I spent Christmas with my family in Florida, and we had some beautiful sunny days while we were together. The holiday was filled with lots of laughs,  and getting to spend special time together made it a wonderful week. Then I got to see my sister and her family when they visited the city this week, so I have had a great holiday.

Now its on to January pursuits, full steam ahead, as I prepare to head to Atlanta to moderate a panel on January 8th, 3pm at the America's Mart Atlanta Market, one of the largest gift shows there is. I have gathered a panel of fantastic voices in design-- I will be joined by the color confident interior designer Lindsey Coral Harper, retail genius Mac Hoak of Mecox Gardens, and Elizabeth Blitzer, the PR wiz for interior designers, and we will discuss creating a successful online presence as an interior designer or retailer, on January 8th. Join us for a lively dialogue!

MAKE IT MEMORABLE: BUILDING YOUR BRAND IN THE DIGITAL WORLD

Industry expert and Stylebeat blog founder Marisa Marcantonio presents a lively panel discussion on creating and building a successful brand image by harnessing the power of the new digital age in design. The panel will feature PR guru Elizabeth Blitzer, Mecox Gardens founder Mac Hoak and interior designer Lindsey Coral Harper, who join in a conversation sharing practical insights on utilizing technology through captivating images and storytelling to capture and engage their audience with an array of social media tools, from Pinterest to Instagram. Learn what works from the varied perspectives of those who have made an effective impact in the luxury design space.

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