GTA West Chapter Summer Luncheon.....

June 21st,  the beginning of summer was marked by our chapter luncheon.  We had a fantastic turnout including several of our fabulous and supportive affiliates.  Our venue was Il Fornello in Oakville and a great time of networking and just catching up was had by all.  What a great way to start summer - good friends and good food!!

We will be continuing our monthly meetings in a more casual manner during the summer months of July and August as we did last year with our "Summer Sourcing Days" where we as a group visit different industry showrooms..  It was met with great success so we are doing it again.  Our first Sourcing day will be in Toronto at 'Designers Walk' on July 17th.  Keep watch for more details....

SoFA Vendor Showcase and Jane Lockhart on Colour

Many of the CDECA Members as well as others in the design community turned out to the Spring Vendor Showcase at SoFA. 
Leading industry vendors were  on hand to showcase their product lines and offered us in depth, detailed product knowledge!

Here is a list of participating vendors: 

Alendel, Antex , Avant Garde , CDECA, CSP International, ' Cambria Canada,
Coast Appliances,Dann Imports,Designers Gallery,Distinctive Appliances - Opening Soon ,
Eddystone, Elite Window Fashions,Equus,Fawn Chang,Hunter Douglas,IDRC,
Joanne Fabrics,Kravet,Maxxmar,Maxwell,OTB Marketing,PPG Pittsburgh Paints,
Pride of Paris,Prime Walls,Saletex,Sequins, Shade-O-Matic,Sheridan Nurseries,
Soletex,Sun Glow,Renaissance ,Robert Allen,View It Technologies,Watermarks Kitchen and Bath Boutique

This event was sponsored by Alteriors, Pittsburgh Paint, Umbra and Indigo/Chapters.  Overall they provided prizes, refreshments and lunch.  Thanks to all.

Following the showcase event we enjoyed a lovely luncheon and then many attended the Jane Lockharts presentation "Colour Foundations for Design Professionals" which was an ARIDO CEU approved credit.

Speers Paint Event

Our GTA West Chapter's May Meeting was sponsored by Speers Paint in Oakville.  We began the evening with refreshments and a short business meeting. 
Following the business meeting, Carlos Pignataro, store manager, provided us with information on preparing general specifications, including estimates, scope, examination of surfaces, surface preparation and workmanship. Wayne Woodley of Penwood Painting and Craig Lowe of Lowe Painting discussed wallcovering installations, painting systems, working with contractors and managing expectations of clients.  The area representative of Benjamin Moore was also in attendance to discuss characteristics of Benjamin Moore paints and recent developments.

Enjoying refreshments provided by Speers Paint while we have our business meeting 

Audrey introducing Carlos 

Carlos  & Guido picking winners for their draw