The lecture examines the arena of limited edition and one-offs, which has taken a central presence in collecting design. A special review of the DesignMiami fair that brings collectors, design enthusiasts and the most updated materials in contemporary design will follow Zesty’s discussion.

The event will take place Thursday, December 15 at 10:30 a.m. in the DDB’s Designer’s Library on floor 14. For more information, visit the DDB online. RSVP by calling 212-759-2969 or emailing rsvp@ddbuilding.com.

Originally open through July 29, MonoVisioN is now open through August 19 before it moves on to the DCOTA. So if you’ve been on vacation or simply under a rock, click here to read about Scott’s phenomenal exhibit.

The 68 large-scale works are on view in Suite 110 on the ground floor of the Annex Building at the DDB, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This exhibition presents George’s work alongside the work of a younger generation of L.A. and New York artists including Rita Ackermann, Kathryn Andrews, Lizzi Bougatsos, Robert Branaman, Dan Colen, Leo Fitzpatrick, Elliott Hundley, Hanna Liden, Nate Lowman, Ari Marcopoulos, Ryn McGinley, Sterling Ruby, Agathe Snow, Ryan Trecartin, Kaari Upson and Aaron Young.

Vist www.moca.org or the PDC’s events page for more information.

Led by curator Helen Varola, Design Loves Art series has been recognized in Artforum’s Critic Picks for 2010, Interview, Flash Art, The Art Newspaper and the LA Times.

The reception will be held this Thursday, May 26 from 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Blue Building. For further program information visit www.pacificdesigncenter.com or contact Helen Varola at www.helenvarola.com.

J+J: Aside from the yellow colors that our friend sent us pictures of at the recent Milan Furniture Fair, we’re looking forward to a lot of bold, geometric flower patterns.

J+J: I [Jayne] actually LOVED Winter this year in New York City! Joan and I are Russian so when the weather was bitterly cold, I would simply imagine Joan and I in the Russian movie, Dr. Zhivago. For us, there’s nothing more exciting then a good snowstorm!

Stay tuned to GoDesignGo for more of tradhome’s top 20 “Hot List” Designers to hear more on what trends you’ll be seeing this Spring.

SC+AF: We’re note typically pink people, but with both the long-awaited arrival of spring AND the Pantone color of the year (18-2120 Honeysuckle) we are inspired! We’ve got some pink going on in the decoration of our new office, which we’re so excited to reveal! Until then, one of our favorite wallpapers is Perfect Pink. And, speaking of Farrow & Ball, how about their newest paint colors? We love this bold orange. Unlike pink, orange is one of our staples. We just simply can’t wait to use this new hue, “Charlottes Locks.”

SC+AF: We love a good pedicure! As decorators, we are constantly finding inspiration anywhere and everywhere. Even a nail polish color can trigger a great idea! We recently had a wall finished in decorative Venetian plaster that was inspired by an Essie nail polish color!

SC+AF: Our Paris trip in January to Maison + Objet definitely helped shed the winter blues. Even though the weather was just as cold and dreary as New York, it definitely recharged our creative energy. One fun story happened in the middle of January, with the weather bleak, snowy and absolutely frigid. We found great joy from just looking at this new fabric from Oscar de la Renta at Lee Jofa.  When we ordered it for a client’s headboard it was instant happiness!

Known as the Curators of Chic, these ladies shared the many new and exciting things they’re up to this Spring, including where they’ve recently moved.

SC+AF: We are very excited for Christiane Lacroix’s new foray into the home design world with his Arles fabric line for Osborne & Little. We were in Paris in January for the Maison + Objet show and we stayed at Hotel du Petit Moulin, which he decorated in trademark over-the-top Lacroix style. We love his “Vuelta” pattern, which is definitely getting us excited for Spring!  The light-to-dark gradient floral pattern is the perfect melding of Lacroix eclecticism and Osborne & Little whimsy!

SC+AF: Spring air makes us think of outdoor fabrics and we love the subdued collection of outdoor fabric options at Rogers & Goffigon! They have the most beautiful solid colors and small, all-over patterns. We have also been using them for dining chairs and kitchen barstools because they are so chic … and functionally great for easy cleaning!

SC+AF: Our home boutique in the Flatiron District!! While our grand opening date is still to be determined, we’re aiming for this spring and simply can’t wait to open the doors for business and share what we’ve been working on! We are also beyond thrilled for the launch of new online magazine tradhome! We are honored to be a part of the inaugural issue and think the marriage between Traditional Home and Lonny will show a unique perspective in the design world!

Stay tuned to GoDesignGo to hear more about what the ladies of Tilton Fenwick can’t wait to do in Spring and what colors they’ve loved using this year.

Paris was the crucible in the development of modern art and the modern spirit of the times demanded luxury in all facets of life. Art Deco and haute couture both developed and flourished during these critical years, with legacies that still resonate strongly today.

James’ lecture will explore Paris and the iconic personalities in design and fashion during this highly creative period.

The event takes place April 21, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 0.1 CEU credits available. Click here to RSVP on Facebook. A reception will immediately follow at Baker Furniture in Suite B525.

EP+AS: We can’t wait for Charlotte Moss’s new book and Thibaut’s new collection. What draws us to companies like Thibaut and Schumacher is that they are true to their original, traditional aesthetic foundation, yet aren’t afraid to push the envelope to reach a broader spectrum. We most recently worked both Thibaut’s Avalon collection and Schumacher’s Studio Bon collection into our designs and we loved them both!

EP+AS: Starting our gardens and being outside! We are blessed to live in such a beautiful area in Florida and it’s nice to be able to enjoy it!

EP+AS: Being that we are in Florida, we don’t get any snow and aren’t stuck inside as much so our “stir crazy” periods don’t last very long! However this Winter when we got stuck in a rut, we would watch funny videos on YouTube. The Miss Teen South Carolina is still our favorite!

Erika (born an identical twin) was born in Norfolk, Virginia but was raised in various parts of the United States. She sees life in details, and her oft-changing hometowns are now reflected in her design style. Erika completed her formal training in New York working for Victoria Hagan at Scalamandre. She started Urban Grace Interiors in 2005 in Florida and has completed residential and commercial projects across the country.

Erika’s style is both modern and classic, an ideal “just-right” mix of old and new that is forever timeless. Reluctant to define herself by one certain look or place, one thread runs common throughout all her projects: impeccable attention to details, especially the architectural details of each space. Her obsession over the finest-tuned details shines though in every completed project.

Stay posted to GoDesignGo for more from tradhome’s hot list designers on the many things their excited about this Spring.