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"Coverings" Event - November 2011

Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio hosted a "Coverings" event to showcase the latest trends in wallcoverings and fabrics. During the event, guests were invited to have full use of the design studio and discuss existing and future projects with professional interior designers, Pam Holschuh and Robyn Spataro. This event featured unique treatments from Seabrook Wallcoverings and exclusive fabrics from Kravet ,two internationally known companies. Highlights included embroidered wallpaper, a variety of textures and metallic details as well as modern twists on nostalgic themes. The successful event was one of a series of educational events sponsored the Studio.

"Fall Market Week" Event - October 2011

In October 2011, interior designers Pam Holschuh and Robyn Spataro travelled to High Point, North Carolina for Fall Market Week. This international event, sanctioned by the US Department of Commerce, gives interior design professionals the chance to test drive product lines, see new product launches, and witness the latest trends as they are introduced. Along with these opportunities to stay on top of global trends in the interior design industry, it is also a chance to do research for specific projects and clients.

It's Time to Take Your Seat - Seating Event - September 2011

Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio hosted an open house with partners from Rytel Holland , Carter Furniture plus our local Marietta Office Supply . These representatives from furnishing lines such as Alera, Safco, Carter, Tomlinson, Agati, HBF and more, brought a variety of seating samples to showcase and experience. Guests arrived throughout the day to peruse the samples, speak with the furniture experts and discuss projects with Copper Leaf Interiors designers, Pam Holschuh and Robyn Spataro. Copper Leaf Interiors will continue a series of enlightening events to allow guests to explore the world of design.

Featured Flooring Products: Designing from the Ground Up

Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio hosted an educational seminar on flooring options. Representatives from SourceOne Contract Group in Columbus and Centiva, an international flooring company, were on hand with samples of the latest products in the flooring industry. Many new applications for commercial and residential use were shown and discussed among these industry representatives, attendees, and interior designers Pam Holschuh and Robyn Spataro.

 

Art of Dressing – June 2011

Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio was featured at a special summer event at Teri Ann’s boutique at 290 Front Street. Teri Ann’s is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, and Copper Leaf Interiors, their 15th year anniversary in business. Both companies showcased the connection between the fashion and interior design industries at this open house event.

 

Dress Up for Summer Event - May 19, 2011

Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio held an open seminar, featuring Hunter Douglas, leader in the window treatment industry. The event provided samples of the latest in design and technology from Hunter Douglas. Guests brought their personal window design dilemmas and received expert design recommendations from the professional staff. The two sessions that were held were well attended, with guests commenting that the seminar was “good, professional and fun; a great way to find out what is new!” Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio is an Alliance Dealer for Hunter Douglas, and showcases several window treatment options in their studio at 710 Lancaster in Marietta.

 

Designing to Downsize presentation given in Athens

Interior designer Pamela Holschuh, ASID, and Sara Eells, of Copper Leaf Interiors and New Leaf Transitions, were the guest speakers at the April meeting of the Athens Board of Realtors. Both women delivered a presentation entitled, “Designing to Downsize in the Real Estate Market.” While Copper Leaf Interiors offers a full array of interior design services, this presentation focused on the functions of New Leaf Transitions, a division of Copper Leaf Interiors that specializes in move management services. This division was created to meet the increasing demand of an aging population and their families in downsizing and moving needs. Copper Leaf Interiors is a residential and commercial design firm specializing in all aspects of interior design, including offering the latest in window treatment products and installation services.

 

Designer Attends International Show

Interior Designer, Pamela Holschuh, ASID, attended the fall International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, North Carolina this past spring. She was accompanied by Diane Gottfried, the newest addition to the Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio family. The High Point Market is the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world, attracting more than 85,000 people. There are 180 buildings, 10 million square feet of show space, and more than 106 countries represented. This bi-annual show, gives interior design professionals a chance to see upcoming trends, view new market offerings, and meet extensively with the suppliers they will work with throughout the year. During this Market, the movement of the industry toward more environmentally friendly products is still thriving, and can be seen not only in the use of recycled and sustainable materials, but in the utilization of multi-function pieces and durable yet appealing fabrics.

 

15 Year Anniversary Event

Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio is proud to announce the celebration of its 15 Year Anniversary. Copper Leaf, owned by Pamela Holschuh, ASID, started as an interior design studio and retail store at 294 Front Street, Marietta, Ohio, in 1996. The store, called Designs, originally offered design services, home furnishings and accessories. As the business grew, Ms. Holschuh, who holds a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Ohio University, began to expand on the design services. These included Commercial and Residential Design Services, New Construction/Remodeling/Renovation, and Project Management. In 2005, Pamela Holschuh moved the studio to its present location, 710 Lancaster Street, Marietta, Ohio. The new location enabled the business to shift from a retail entity to a professional studio with an exclusive focus on design services and products. Also in this same year, Robyn Spataro, a 2004 graduate of Ohio University, joined Pamela as an interior designer, bringing an extensive knowledge of not only design principles, but new computer-generated tools as well. Then, in 2007, Beth Colombini joined the Copper Leaf family as an Assistant Project Manager and Showroom Manager, providing strong organizational and detail-oriented support to the rapidly growing group.

 

Copper Leaf Team Participates in 5K Walk/Run

On September 27th, Copper Leaf's fearless team of designers, customers, friends and family participated in the Glenwood RSVP 5K Walk/Run. The 5K walk/run was part of the River City Runners running and walking program to benefit the RSVP of Washington County Program. The Copper Leaf Team included Pam Holschuh, Robyn Spataro, Beth Colombini, Sarah Eells, Janice Burchett, Pinkie Tucker, Caroline Waller and son Joe, Christy Amash, Kris Brockmeir, Carol Lindamood, and Ann Baker. Even though our team didn't win any medals, a great time was had by all!

 

Designers Attend High Point Market

"If you want to see the latest high-fashion apparel, you go to New York Fashion Week. If you want to experience the new, the now, the enduring, and the possible in home furnishings, you go to High Point's Market Week."

 

We recently attended the Annual Market Week in High Point, North Carolina. With more exhibitors than any other interior design event, Market Week shapes the world of home furnishings by presenting a truly comprehensive product selection that covers every category, style, and price.

 

Some of the "high points" we observed at Market include:

• Industrial-Chic styles that include bleached-textured woods, worn iron and leather textures
• Resurgence of nostalgic (1940-50's) furniture styles
• Emphasis on well made, small-scale furniture
• Natural wood accessories including hand-carved wooden sculptures, tables, bowls, and more
• Extensive use of natural fibers, especially linen textures
• Featured color combinations included purples with taupe, yellows with gray, and hot pink and orange accents
• Bold textile patterns
• Promotion of products made in the USA

Celebrating 5 Years with Copper Leaf

Robyn Spataro, an interior designer with a B.A. in Interior Architecture from Ohio University, is celebrating her 5th Anniversary as a designer on staff with Copper Leaf Interiors. Ms. Spataro's design skills and experience include space planning, advanced Auto CAD, professional 3D design and drafting, color renderings, and a knowledge of the latest technology in the field of interior design. She and Pamela Holschuh, owner of Copper Leaf Interiors, regularly attend design trade shows in Columbus, Chicago, and High Point, North Carolina. Robyn lends her interior design expertise to both residential and commercial design projects. Robyn, her husband, Brian, and two sons live in Cutler, Ohio.

 

Now Offering Virtual Design Services

Copper Leaf Interiors announces the addition of professional 3D design and drafting software capabilities for residential and light commercial architectural design projects to its cadre of existing design services. The Advanced CAD design program allows Copper Leaf to help their clients visualize their design with photorealistic renderings and virtual tours. The software includes Home Design & Remodeling, Interior Design, Kitchen & Baths, Plan Sets & Construction Documents, Cost Estimating, Terrain and Site Plans, Floor Plans & Construction Drawings, Design in 3D & 2D, Elevations & Cross Sections, Electrical & HVAC, Schedule of Materials, Furniture & Accessories, and Cabinets & Millwork. Copper Leaf Interiors is the only area residential interior design firm to offer these Advanced CAD design services to their clients.

 

Excellent Response to 1st "Ladies Design Night"

Copper Leaf Interiors and Contractor's Building Supply co-sponsored a "Ladies Design Night" on May 27th at the CBS Building, 1310 Greene Street, Marietta, Ohio. The event featured a series of speakers on kitchen and bath design, lighting solutions, granite installations, and more. Light food and drinks were offered and attendees won a variety of door prizes provided by the participating vendors and co-sponsors.

 

We are planning on having another "Design Night" in the near future and would appreciate any input you have regarding topics you would like us to offer!

 

Copper Leaf at KBIS

Pamela recently attended the 2010 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Chicago, Illinois. As the world's largest international trade show event dedicated to the kitchen and bath industry, K/BIS is the premier showcase for innovative ideas in the kitchen and bath industry. In addition to the largest array of product displays and demonstrations, the show focused on the latest design trends, changes in the kitchen and bath industry, and cutting-edge technologies. Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio offers comprehensive commercial and residential interior design services, including kitchen and bath design.

 

Design Studio Offers Green Products

As part of its ongoing mission to provide and encourage the use of environmentally sound design products, Copper Leaf Interiors now offers the opportunity for customers to qualify for the "Federal Tax Credit Program for Energy Efficiency" sponsored by Hunter Douglas. Pamela Holschuh, owner of Copper Leaf Interiors, notes big energy savings with some of their most energy efficient window products may allow a customer to qualify for a Federal Tax Credit of up to $1,500.

 

Copper Leaf Interiors is a Hunter Douglas Priority Dealer.

 

Realtors' Luncheon Presentation

Pamela Holschuh, ASID and Sarah Eells, SMM, gave a presentation on "Designing to Downsizing in the Real Estate Market" for the Marietta Area Board of Realtors Luncheon on March 9th, at the American Legion.

 

Ms. Holschuh and Ms. Eells' visual presentation focused on specific services Copper Leaf Interiors and New Leaf Transitions can provide real estate agencies. Color consultation, design "potential" renderings, space planning, organizational plans, design resources, and project management are just some of the customized services Copper Leaf Interiors provides. Additionally, information on New Leaf Transitions' professional downsizing and relocation services for seniors was presented. New Leaf Transitions is a professional member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers.

 

Designer Celebrates Certification Anniversary

Pamela Holschuh, ASID, Interior Designer and Owner of Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio, celebrated her five year anniversary of certification with the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ). NCIDQ's purpose is "to protect the health, life safety and welfare of the public by establishing standards of competence in the practice of interior design." Ms. Holschuh, the only independent Interior Designer in the Marietta-Parkersburg area to hold this NCIDQ certification, consistently meets all the necessary educational requirements needed to maintain this design certification.

 

Design Studio Adds Intern

Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio announces the addition of Kylie Hanning, an Ohio University Interior Architecture student, to their staff through OU's Design Internship Program. A senior enrolled in Ohio University's Interior Architecture Program, Ms. Hanning is from Athens, Ohio, and has worked for OU's Facilities Planning Department. Ms. Hanning will assist Pamela Holschuh, ASID, and Robyn Spataro, designers, in various design projects for Copper Leaf Interiors. Pamela Holschuh, past Adjunct Professor with Ohio University's School of Interior Design, has supported OU's Design Internship Program for the last ten years.

 

Designer Meets ASID Standards

Pamela Holschuh, ASID, Interior Designer and Owner of Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio, is among the only twelve percent (12%) of licensed interior designers with the Ohio Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) who has met the organization's Compliance Practicioners Membership Standards for 2009. ASID is the oldest and largest leading organization for interior design professionals. Professional members of ASID must pass rigorous acceptance standards including a combination accredited design education, work experience, and pass a two-day accreditation examination administered by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ).

 

National Association of Senior Move Managers Welcomes New Leaf Transitions as a New Member

The National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) is pleased to welcome New Leaf Transitions as its newest member.

 

"On behalf of NASMM, I am pleased to welcome New Leaf Transitions to NASMM's growing family of premier senior move management providers," said Mary Kay Buysse, NASMM's Executive Director.

 

New Leaf Transitions was formed in 2009 as a subsidiary of Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio, 710 Lancaster Street, Marietta, Ohio, and specializes in providing a variety of senior move services including customized floor plans, sorting services, move planning and move management oversight, and unpacking and setting up the new home.

 

"The senior move industry is relatively new and through our membership with NASMM, we have access to resources which support our commitment to providing client-centered senior move services with compassion and integrity," said Sarah Eells, Senior Move Manager.

 

As the only professional association in the country devoted to helping the rapidly increasing 55+ population with middle and later life transition issues, NASMM is dedicated to assisting older adults and families with the physical and emotional demands of downsizing, relocating, or modifying their homes.

 

For more information, contact Sarah Eells, SMM, at New Leaf Transitions, 740-373-9993, or via email: newleaftransitions@hotmail.com.

 

Extreme Makeover, Marietta Edition

Article and Photos Excerpted from The Marietta Times by Sam Shawver on 10/27/2009.

 

Meaghan Flannery has been spending a lot of time in the hospital lately but, like most 17-year-olds, when she's back home in Marietta her bedroom is a favorite place to hang out.

 

So this week, thanks to some local volunteers, businesses, and an initiative called "Color Your Corner" at the Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital in Cleveland, Meaghan's bedroom is getting an "extreme makeover."

 

"This is such a great idea," said mom Angie Flannery. "Meaghan has been hospitalized every three to four weeks - about 150 days this year. And we've developed a good relationship with the excellent staff at Rainbow."

 

Meaghan has Williams Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that causes medical and developmental problems.

 

"She's had some degeneration in the last couple of years, but she's a very happy girl," Angie said.

Meaghan is Angie and John Flannery's oldest child. They also have a 13-year-old son, Jacob.

 

Earlier this year Angie received a phone call telling her that Color Your Corner, a Cleveland-based organization, had offered to help renovate Meaghan's bedroom.

 

"There had been so much touch and go lately, I was surprised to have some good news - I cried," Angie said.

 

Debbie Monahan and Halle Chiappone are founders of the Color Your Corner initiative.

 

"We've worked through the Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital since 2004 to find families that can't do this for themselves," Monahan said. "And by the end of this year we will have completed about 36 bedroom makeovers."

 

She said fundraisers provide the money to do the renovations, but local volunteers and donations of labor and materials from area businesses help stretch those dollars.

 

After learning that the Flannerys could use some help, Monahan contacted local interior designer, Pam Holschuh, owner of Copper Leaf Interiors in Marietta.

 

"She got the entire business community involved," Monahan said.

 

Holschuh had never heard of Color Your Corner before the organization called her, but she was more than willing to help.

 

"They asked if I would help coordinate the room makeover from this end," she said. "So since the beginning of summer I've been locating contractors and working with several local businesses who have donated time, labor and goods to the project."

 

Holschuh said the makeover, which includes upgrades from floor to ceiling, including lighting, ventilation, and extra storage space, should be completed by the end of this week.

 

Angie Flannery said the storage space will be especially welcome as Meaghan requires a lot of medical equipment.

 

"It's a lot of work, but we also get a lot of reward from helping these families," Monahan said.

 

Holschuh said the following businesses have participated in making over Meaghan's room:

State Electric; Dante's Wallpapering and Painting; Mike Heiss Wood Flooring; Otten Electric; Jim Hall; Marietta Paint and Janitorial; Debbie Badger with Puzzle Piece Quilting; Copper Leaf Interiors; Family Carpet; and Mattress Max.

 

TableScapes 2009

Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio recently sponsored and designed a table setting for the Parkersburg Art Center's "TableScapes 2009." This annual fundraising event featured unique theme-related "tablescapes" that were auctioned to raise funds for the Art Center. The event assists with funding the Art Center's various programs available to the community throughout the year. Copper Leaf's table design theme was "A Midsummer Night's Dream" that included dreamlike colors, handmade menus, linens and napkin rings, and a forest-like setting.

 

Copper Leaf at NeoCon

We recently attended the 2009 NeoCon show in Chicago, Illinois. As the world's largest international trade show event dedicated to the commercial and residential furniture industry, NeoCon is the premier showcase for innovative ideas, new design trends, cutting-edge technologies, and continued learning in the design industry. While in Chicago, Pam attended five ASID accredited seminars, including; "The Technology of Sustainable Lighting", "The Design of Sustainable Lighting", "Universal Design: Housing the Human Condition", "Successful Senior Design", and "Color Defining the Environment".

 

Expanding Services

We're announcing the addition of professional organizational services to our roster of commercial and residential design services. Professional organizing services enhance the lives of clients by designing personalized systems and processes using organizing principles. Organizational needs may include both professional and/or personal management of space, time, projects, paperwork and resources. Paper and information management may include filing systems, paper flow, assets inventory, and record archiving. Space management can involve organization of desktops, closets and drawers, supplies, storage areas, furniture and equipment placement, and project areas.

 

ASID Career Day at CCAD

Pamela Holschuh, ASID, interior designer and owner of Copper Leaf Interiors, recently participated in Student Career Day for The Columbus College of Art & Design located in Columbus, Ohio. The event was sponsored by the Columbus/Cincinnati chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers and the International Interior Design Association. Ms. Holschuh was one of 30 panelists, including architects and interior designers, involved in event. The panelists facilitated mock interviews, provided portfolio reviews, assisted with presentation skills, and helped the students define their career paths and goals.

 

ASID Career Day at CCAD

Pamela Holschuh, ASID, interior designer and owner of Copper Leaf Interiors, recently participated in Student Career Day for The Columbus College of Art & Design located in Columbus, Ohio. The event was sponsored by the Columbus/Cincinnati chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers and the International Interior Design Association. Ms. Holschuh was one of 30 panelists, including architects and interior designers, involved in event. The panelists facilitated mock interviews, provided portfolio reviews, assisted with presentation skills, and helped the students define their career paths and goals.

 

Interior Designer Teaches Course at Ohio University

Pamela taught a course in Ohio University's Program of Interior Architecture for the spring 2008 academic quarter. The interior design course, Business Procedures and Contract Documents, is directed to upper level design students and focuses on the development of knowledge, skills and procedures that prepares students for entry-level professional practice.