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BOLD Summit Attendee Rachel Cannon Lewis of RCL Interiors

Known for her classic and tailored style, Rachel Cannon Lewis crafts sophisticated interiors that exude an effortless combination of subtle color, rich architectural detail, and a beguiling mix of both livable and luxe details. Leaning on her formal art history training and interior design degree, she joins together classic principles with a decidedly contemporary tone. Her work has been featured on HGTV.com, and she is the contributing editor for the South Louisiana regional magazine House & Home. Rachel’s captivating wit and knowledge of art, design, and architecture has made her a favorite of both television and radio broadcasts, where she is regularly featured in monthly segments.

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For Rachel’s clientele of professionals and families with demanding schedules, she is most recognized for her ability to simplify the interior design and construction process. As a licensed interior designer, with a background in large-scale commercial design, Rachel’s design method and project management do not allow for loose ends. Her clients are motivated to see completed homes and commercial spaces, while requiring interiors that are not only livable, but polished.

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Rachel’s experience in the commercial design industry has given her the unique ability to treat all projects with the same level of meticulous attention to planning and detail that professional corporations expect within the commercial design sector.rcl3

BOLD Summit Attendee Susan Winchester Dabney of SWD Style

Susan Winchester Dabney has successfully combined two of her passions. Her love of boating and beautiful design into a thriving business creating luxury yacht and home interiors. Having traveled thousands of nautical miles, Susan understands the need for functionality on even the largest yacht, believing that our living spaces have a very real impact on our personal lives. Those same principals apply on land, where Susan has extensive experience with luxury home interiors. Susan’s goal is to be informed, anticipate and solve any unforeseen problems. Ultimately, saving clients time and money.

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Susan, who is an Allied member of ASID, has a bachelor’s degree in textile design allowing her to create beautiful spaces that balance design, humanity and sustainability. Susan spends considerable time working and keeping up with the latest in textile technology and design innovations. Susan believes design isn’t just about aesthetics. “It is a feeling that should be soothing, peaceful and refined. It is an environment that should be livable, approachable and easy, in addition to an aesthetic that should be clean, balanced and scaled.”

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Susan focuses on her clients’ requirements, preferences and how the space will be lived in, applying them into her creative designs. Susan’s favorite part of the design process is finding the beauty that emerges from new selections and carefully integrating them with unique family heirlooms. Whether fashionably polished, casually elegant or historically rustic, each space is timeless. Susan is on trend and capable of mediating diverse influences into current interiors which has positioned her a following globally.

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Congratulations to Judy Cusack of Transitional Designs, Winner of a Free Pass to BOLD!

We are very pleased to announce the winner of a free pass to BOLD: Judy Cusack of Transitional Designs! Thank you to our generous sponsor Cosentino! We chose the design for its original and creative use of the materials and its innovative design with the natural stone.

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“No one had ever inlaid Silestone into granite and especially had not done that when both materials met on a radius. The side panels on the island are vertical pieces of Silestone. The front of the island is granite with inlaid Silestone. I did the same on all back splashes. I used every inch of the Silestone there wasn’t an inch left.”

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BOLD Summit Attendee, Danny Russo of SRG Interiors

Danny Russo founded SRG // Interiors Inc. during the great recession with the desire to bring objects of opulence and beauty to those who yearn for the uncommon and the exquisite.

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Disappointed with the meager, condescending offerings in the Columbus marketplace, Danny decided to take matters into his own discerning hands; he decided to take a leap of faith, hoping there were others like him who longed to bring the unique, the rare and the unusual into their lives.

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Happily, his instincts have proven to be correct in this particular case, as he now finds his office to be very busy. Danny and his team of designers offer a wide array of creative design services to meet their clients’ needs.  They have relationships that have been foraged and curated with some of the most unique talents available in the creative world.

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BOLD Summit Attendee, Daleet Spector of Daleet Spector Design

Daleet has more than twelve years of experience designing residential and commercial interiors. She grew up in Los Angeles, but her heritage stems from Latin America. Summer vacations were spent in Venezuela visiting her grandparents – these experiences left a lasting impression and are still a source of inspiration for much of her work. Daleet is known for her clean lines and relaxed, uncomplicated spaces. Often using iconic modern pieces, she also likes mixing styles and throwing in unexpected elements; all the while remaining true to the integrity of existing architecture.

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Prior to turning her focus to interior design, Daleet founded and operated CityYard, a company that designed and developed home accessories with an urban garden twist. Her products were covered widely in publications such as InStyle, Coastal Living, The Washington Post, and Entrepreneur and sold in over 500 stores across the U.S. including retailers like Pottery Barn and Urban Outfitters. Ultimately, more than 1 million dollars of CityYard products were sold.

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Daleet holds a Master’s degree in Interior Architecture from the joint program between UCLA Extension and Cal Poly Pomona. Before that she received a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in Design of the Environment and Art History.

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A Look into the BOLD Summit Agenda: Day 1

BOLD Master Award Winners

BOLD Summit Day 1: External Alignment for Growth

Wondering just what it is you’ll be learning at the BOLD Summit this year? Look no further! Here is a rundown of some of the topics we’ll be covering during the most intense two days of business development you’ve ever seen. Your time is valuable so it has to be high impact!

After an introduction by Julia Molloy, the owner of the BOLD Summit, we’ll start the day with our first BOLD Master, Kelly Hoppen MBE. In a Q&A session with Julia, Kelly will tell us all about the keys to her success and how she grew her business into an international powerhouse.

Next on the list is the founder of the Business of Design Summit, David Shepherd with his hands-on Action Map workshop. David has developed a process that helps the small business owner to clarify goals, focus strategy, and then identify the few critical learning and growth objectives that will effectively achieve those goals. It is progress on the learning and growth objectives that need to be measured, not accounting data. (Yes, he’ll be declaring “the end of accounting!”)

Kim Kuhteubl’s presentation “Tiny Tribe, Big Influence” is going to walk you through the process of identifying your most authentic message and develop a strategy for visibility and branding that will attract more of your ideal clients, make your brand more attractive to the media and align with the lifestyle you are striving for.

After lunch, sit down with our second BOLD Master, Joan Behnke, called “The Billionaire Whisperer” by Forbes magazine. Joan will share the decisions and techniques that have helped her build her business. Later in the day you’ll be able to join her for an intimate roundtable discussion — but sign up now, because Joan’s group is filling up fast!

Following this Q&A session, we will be presenting two panels that will provide all the information you need to get your work published. The first, “Think Like an Editor”, will be moderated by PR professional Barbara Pressman and feature editors from several prestigious interior design magazines. Afterwards, join renowned photographers Laura Hull and Victoria Pearson for “Photos and Points of View” where they will discuss exactly how photographing your work affects your likelihood of being published.

After a snack and sponsor showcase, we’ll head into our first roundtable sessions and portfolio reviews with the aforementioned editors. We’ll end the day with the presentation of our BOLD Masters awards. If you haven’t already signed up for our exclusive BOLD Masters Dinner at the Piazza de Liberace, now is the time to do it! There are only six slots left for this amazing, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

BOLD Summit Attendee, Kim Nadel

Kim Nadel is an award-winning, certified interior designer and LEED Accredited Professional specializing in interiors that offer relaxed, inspired coastal living. Originally from Montreal, Nadel’s career took off in New York where she worked on projects including The Millennium Tower—the city’s first green condominium high-rise, the Ritz Carlton Penthouse, and the flow of space for Aveda salons nationwide.

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In 1999, Hospitality Design named her as one of “The Industry 20: Leaders In Innovation & Influence”.  Kim’s design style, which incorporates the principles of Vastu, a holistic design approach, is highlighted in Kathleen Cox’s latest book, Space Matters. Kim’s broad knowledge and creative edge allow her to work within a diverse range of creative projects that promote eco-luxurious living.

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Constantly innovating, Kim researches and incorporates the use of best-in-class building and sustainable design strategies with the goal of creating a non-toxic, healthy and efficient environment. Her collaborative approach brings accomplished and skilled artisans to every project. Now based in Encinitas California, Kim’s coastal home and design studio, “119 Living Studio”, was selected as one of twelve new homes featured on the 2012 Dwell Modern Home Tour.

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BOLD Summit Attendee, Rachel Blindauer

Born into a community of architects and engineers, Rachel Blindauer attended the School of the Art Institute in Chicago, received her Bachelors in Interior Architecture and Product Design from Kansas State University, attended the Architectural Association in London, and well the rest is history.

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To date she is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers and holds 12+ years experience designing spaces and residential furniture/seating/lighting. Rachel’s design portfolio was on display at the St. Etienne International Design Biennial in France with Matali Crasset as the curator. She also received Best of Houzz for Customer Service twice.

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Rachel Blindauer’s furniture & lighting products have been in numerous articles and blogs including: Apartment Therapy, Decor 8, Design Sponge, Domino Magazine, L.A. Times, Oh Joy, and the Seattle Times.

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BOLD Summit Attendee, Amy Mooney Lutz of Butter Lutz

Amy Mooney Lutz, a native Texan and daughter of a builder, has been designing spaces most of her life.  She teamed up with partner Matt Butterfield in 2008.  Butter Lutz Interiors specializes in custom home building interior design and renovations, as well as home styling.

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“We believe in a common sense, value-oriented approach.  Regardless of price point, most people are not interested in wasting money.  It takes experience and a keen eye for value to maximize the impact of your budget while maintaining the designs beauty and functionality.”

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Our most important goal is to have each customer love his or her experience. Every member of our firm, from our construction supervisors to our designers and architects, has an alignment of purpose and understanding that our customers’ needs and desires will come before our own. We carry our responsibilities with sincere passion and energy, and we deliver on our promises.”

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