alt text LFTP: Final thoughts on PCDF 09May 1, 2009

It’s been a week now and I’ve had some time to reflect on the triumphs and tribulations of this year’s PCDF. For obvious reasons, the show was smaller than last year which was part of... Read More

alt text Alessi and haus modern livingApril 22, 2009

Find them here. No wait, there. No wait – they’ve moved again! haus modern living has seen many homes over the last seven years. But with the two current locations, they seem to have found... Read More

alt text Hinkley’s Goes ModernApril 22, 2009

“I didn’t know you did modern” This was the comment heard most when Hinkley’s Lighting unveiled their modern lighting display at the Phoenix Contemporary Design Fair two years... Read More

alt text Roche BoboisApril 21, 2009

R-oh-chay Bo-boy-ss? Rawsh Bob-oh-iss? Ok, no… Paris based Roche-Bobois has been creating classic, contemporary and luxurious designs for over 40 years. With a commitment to quality and style the... Read More

alt text Concrete CreationsApril 21, 2009

If you can think it up, chances are they can make it – out of concrete. Dave Crawford and Brian Szczech of Concrete Interior Designs have been championing the use of concrete in Arizona for over... Read More

alt text LFTP-PCDF ‘09April 17, 2009

OK. So I think I’ve missed three Fridays in a row for this letter. I have a really good excuse, though. You see I have been very, very, very hard at work making sure that, despite the difficult... Read More

alt text Be Inspired – PCDF ‘09April 16, 2009

Be creative. Be inspired. Be contemporary. More than just tag lines for the Phoenix Contemporary Design Fair (PCDF), these three tenets lead to innovative design. On April 24th & 25th PCDF brings... Read More

alt text LFTP: A look ahead.March 6, 2009

March madness is upon us. No, college basketball fans, I’m not talking about the March Madness. I’m talking about the time of the year when people start to wake up and prepare for the busy... Read More

alt text Phoenix Contemporary Design Fair (PCDF)July 10, 2008

From April 18-20, 2008, The Icehouse in downtown Phoenix transformed into a contemporary design Mecca. Companies representing national and international brands came together with local furniture retailers... Read More

Default thumbnail Independent Furniture Design Competition WinnerJuly 5, 2008

The Phoenix Contemporary Design Fair (PCDF) showcased design and innovation as the finalists of the Independent Furniture Design Competition were on display from April 18-20, 2008. A panel of judges from... Read More

Default thumbnail Independent Furniture Design People’s ChoiceJuly 4, 2008

The Phoenix Contemporary Design Fair (PCDF) showcased design and innovation as the finalists of the Independent Furniture Design Competition were on display from April 18-20, 2008. Local and international... Read More