Alexandra and Amanda have just arrived in New York City to enjoy a few days of meetings, great events, and of course– fun. (Would you expect anything less?)
Kicking off today is House Beautiful’s “Kitchen of the Year“ in Rockefeller Plaza– an event full of cooking demonstrations with celebrity chefs, tastings, kitchen design tips, and a fully rendered “Kitchen of the Year” designed by Jeff Lewis. After the daytime activities conclude, Alexandra and Amanda will attend House Beautiful’s “Kitchen of the Year” opening night gala! For more details, watch the video below– and be sure to check Twitter for updates and photos by Alexandra and Amanda.

They will also be meeting with ultra-talented GDM member Ondine Karady at the event, whose 50′s movie- inspired kitchen, “Bumblebee by the Beach,” which was designed for House Beautiful’s “Uncompromising Design“ video series can be seen below.  Alexandra and Amanda have just updated that Ondine’s video has been playing on the big screen in Rockefeller Plaza throughout today’s event– congratulations!  Tomorrow, Ondine’s kitchen design will continue its reign in the spotlight at cooking demos and more sponsored by Jenn-Air.

Credit: Ondine Karady for House Beautiful

Tomorrow, Alexandra and Amanda will attend the Word of Mouth Marketing Supergenius Conference hosted by Gaspedal for some educational nourishment.  The event will feature how-to crash courses in Word of Mouth (WOM) Marketing, brilliant speakers, and real-world case studies.

If you happen to be in New York, head over to Rockefeller Plaza to partake in some of these exciting events. Even if you’re not a design enthusiast, there’s sure to be something for everyone to enjoy!

Again, stay updated on Twitter and follow Alexandra and Amanda as they journey through New York! More to follow…

It’s no surprise that the dirty martini, a symbol of refined revelry and exceptional taste, is also Gibson Design Management’s chosen symbol for a reward of member excellence. Each month, the Dirty Martini award will be presented to one of our members, honoring the innovative, devoted and impressive achievements of the people we are so fortunate to work with.  What better way is there to applaud a job well done than by unwinding with a cocktail? Plus, we’re sure this month’s recipient—Vicky Serany of Southern Studio Interior Design— will be in need of a martini after all her hard work!

Vicky Serany

Vicky is a standout in the interior design industry, successfully applying creativity and ingenuity to every project she is involved with.  Most recently, Vicky has been asked to speak at the Southern Living Magazine’s Custom Builder Conference as an expert in the homebuilding industry. Brent Warren, manager of the program, had this to say about Vicky’s participation in their annual conference:

“Her knowledge of the homebuilding industry, impeccable tastes, enthusiasm, and thoughtful systems for managing the selection process, for both custom builders and homeowners, have proven to be invaluable tools for our organization.”

In response to this (well-deserved!) compliment, Vicky commented: “Some of the finest builders in the South are members of this unique program. It’s personally and professionally rewarding to help homeowners and builders transform dreams into reality.”

Gibson Design Management would once again like to congratulate Vicky of Southern Studio for being an exemplar of hard work and enthusiasm! Cheers!