Save the Date: Beyond the Basics on Sales & Use Tax

We think we understand and comply with California Sales and Use Tax Law. We believe we know which transactions are taxable and which are not. We think we are billing our clients the correct amounts. Are we right?

Join ASID Los Angeles and Manny Almeida, CMI for a discussion of Sales and Use taxes for California Interior Designers. From the point of view of an expert in audit controversy and the business owners’ advocate, learn what you must know about sales tax to protect your business practice.

This event takes place May 26 at 11:00 a.m. at the PDC's Blue Conference Room. For more information, visit http://www.pacificdesigncenter.com/.

Save the Date: East Coast/West Coast Design—Is it Apples & Oranges?

As we learned at last week’s DDB seminar, each coast has a slightly different design culture. If you didn’t have the chance to attend the seminar in New York, save the date for the L.A. redux on May 19.

Christopher Grubb, President of Arch-Interiors Design Group and Darren Henault, President of Darren Henault Interiors will discuss whether rooms in California used differently than rooms in New York; how outdoor spaces are addressed; what client’s demands are in terms of quality and service; and what is most important for clients to invest in?

The two designers will share their experiences in designing in New York and Los Angeles, including differences in each coast’s design consideration based on lifestyle, materials and finishes used, and budgets of their projects.

Having each run successful businesses for many years, the designers will also discuss how they charge for their services and how the economy has affected their client’s budgets and design needs.  And with a changing economy, how they have responded through business procedures, marketing, and other sources of revenue.

The event takes place May 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the PDC's Blue Conference Center in Suite B259. For speaker information and reservations please visit http://www.pacificdesigncenter.com/.

Event Spotlight: BritWeek at Pacific Design Center

In the wake of the Royal wedding, what better way to celebrate British design than at the PDC's BritWeek! The day-long series of events celebrates the rich connections between Britain and Southern California.

Lee Jofa (Suite B639) from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. hosts afternoon tea, a presentation by top British designers, and a showcase of UK-inspired products.

Martin Waller, President of Andrew Martin International, will moderate a keynote panel with British tastemakers in the worlds of design, art, fashion and entertainment who will discuss the cross pollinations of cultures. Event takes place from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the Blue Conference Center.

Immediately following the panel discussion, don't miss the Rock n' Roll reception in the Andrew Martin Showroom (Suite B292) from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The party starts with bon vivant Brit wit Anthony Haden-Guest telling tales and sharing inspirations from his new book of cartoons and dark light verse, In The Mean Time: The Other Ends of the World. Afterward, old school British invasion rock n' roll meets the latest designs from London for an internationally famous Andrew Martin party, sponsored by LUXE Interiors + Design Magazine and Grey Goose.

For more information on BritWeek, visit http://www.pacificdesigncenter.com/#/programs-events/.

Contemporary Art in Design

Interior designer Bobi Leonard will moderate a panel discussion on using contemporary art in design projects next week at the PDC.

The panel includes West Coast specialist from Phillips de Pury & Co. Auctions Maya McLaughlin and art consultant, former director of Gagosian Gallery and former Assistant Curator of Paintings at the Getty Museum Charlotte Eyerman.

Immediately following the discussion will be a reception at Den Contemporary Art, Suite B261 featuring 39NOW, a group show featuring 39 female artists from the emerging to the established, including paintings, drawings, sculpture and video curated by Sophia Louisa.

The event will be held December 8 at the PDC's Blue Conference Center, Suite B259 at 11:00 a.m.

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