For Immediate Release April 20, 2016
The Decorating & Staging Academy (The-DSA) www.thedecoratingandstagingacademy.com
The DECO-Zone 2016 www.thedecozone.com
Contact Person: Margaret Innis Phone: 508.572.8225
TLC’s Star, Laurie Smith and HGTV Star, Chip Wade
Appearing at The DECO-Zone 2016 at America’s Mart Atlanta, July 17-18
Park City, UT, Apr. 20, 2016-The DECO-Zone, sponsored by The-DSA, is the Premier Educational & Networking conference for Decorators & Home Stagers. Conference attendees also come to experience Americas Mart – one of the largest To-The-Trade-Markets in the world. The DECO-Zone features industry experts sharing the latest trends in design, color, home staging, and technology. The 2016 Celebrity Speakers are Laurie Smith and Chip Wade, both part of HGTV and TLC’s reality decorating show craze.
Laurie Smith appeared on TLC’s Trading Spaces, one of the very first design shows, featuring designers who
transformed rooms in 48 hours. If you watched, chances are you fell in love with Laurie’s modern twist on classic designs. Appearing for 10 seasons also led to deals with Hancock Fabrics, Lane Furniture, Quoizel Lighting and others. She also appeared on the View, decorated Katie Couric’s office during the Today Show, plus was featured in House Beautiful, House & Garden, Metropolitan Home, Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Living and O Magazine. Laurie’s book, Decorating “Discovering Home – Find Your Personal Style” was recognized with a National Book Award. She currently resides in Jackson, MS with her two children Gibson, 13 and India, 9.
Chip Wade began working with his father at an early age which led to an interest in design, carpentry, landscaping and renovation. He transitioned into media in 2007, appearing on HGTV’s Designed to Sell, Curb Appeal: The Block, Designed To Sell, Showdown, Design Star, Oprah, the TODAY show and Ellen’s Design Challenge. Currently, he is the host, designer and executive producer on his Emmy Award Winning series, Elbow Room. Chip is known for his unique ability to utilize cutting edge materials, processes and authentic creativity. He is also currently filming two new shows for HGTV and DIY.
In addition to these two phenomenal speakers, The DECO-Zone 2016 will also feature a variety of other seminars with topics ranging from Feng Shui to the business of design. The event also features The Decorating Intensive Series, an optional pre-conference event for those who want a more in-depth learning experience.
The Decorating and Staging Academy (The-DSA) offers certification classes around the country in Redesign, Home Staging, One Day Decorating, Professional Interior Decorating, and the Confident Color System since 1999. For more information on The-DSA or The DECO-Zone, call Sandra at 435-901-1205 or Margaret 508.572.8225 or email to sandra@thedecoratingandstagingacademy.com
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Author: Sandra Racz
Sandra Racz operates Signature Redesign LLC and The Decorating and Staging Academy. She has been a professional real estate stager since 2004. Racz, services Scottsdale, AZ and Denver, CO. Sandra’s successful career and happiness in the industry inspired her to help others turn their love for decorating into a business. As the Executive Director of The Decorating and Staging Academy, Sandra also offers training in Color, Home Staging, and Interior Decorating, Seasonal Decorating and Event Planning. Sandra was recently voted One of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate Staging, by The Real Estate Staging Association® (RESA®). She has won national awards in the categories of Interior Redesign, Interior Decorating and Real Estate Staging. She has been featured in numerous magazines, local newspaper articles and has trained and lectured to thousands of decorating and event professionals. Sandra is a firm believer in giving back to the community by coordinating projects for Habitat for Humanity, the Cancer Society, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Autism Speaks and serves on several boards. Sandra holds a B.S. in Marketing from Florida State University and a M.B.A. from Troy University. She has held multiple positions in marketing and advertising and taught college-level business classes.