Yes, you heard that correctly. This Tuesday, I will be part of a panel discussion on the Evolution of Design presented by The Editor At Large in conjunction with the Decorative Center of Houston’s Spring Market 2010. Whew, that’s a mouthful. Also on the panel will be Ronda Carman of All The Best blog, Jillian St. Charles of HGTV fame, and Brad Ford, interior designer extraordinaire who also writes the blog Design Therapy.
The event will be held at the Decorative Center on Woodway on Tuesday April 27, at 3:00 p.m. Veranda magazine is also hosting an event that morning at 10:30 am. Both events are open to the public.
So…….if you would like to come here me discuss the Evolution of Design and how it ties in with the internet and blogging, please come! The event will take place in the ground floor Gallery. I’m looking forward to meeting you!
p.s. If you don’t know what I look like, I’ll be the girl on the panel with the I.V. drip of Valium hanging from my veins!!!! Yes, to say I am just a tad bit nervous about this is a huge understatement. It sounded like a great idea six months ago. YIKES!!
Pretend that everyone there reads and loves your blog.. that they have all left a wonderful comment and you will do great .. wish I could be there.. best of luck
ReplyDeleteOooohhh, I wish I lived closer. I would love to be there. I know that you will do great. As my mom once told me when I was nervously heading off for a job interview "Have fun...."
ReplyDeleteThere in spirit,
Suzanne
Break a leg Joni ! Congrats !
ReplyDeleteDean in Naples
I'm sure that you will do great. I'm looking forward to being there and hearing the discussion.
ReplyDeleteYou'll have a blast - all these women are terrific and Brad is so nice (and cute.) You'll be great! Have fun.
ReplyDeleteJoni, you are wonderful on this blog and the SRT, and I'm sure you will be equally brilliant on this panel. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteOh how fun -I know you'll be just great!!! It's just like skirted round table just not in your pajamas!
ReplyDeleteYou will be wonderful!
ReplyDeleteJoni, you can do it!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to see you succeed at the next level!
Be yourself and all will be perfect!
PS: I posted on the long overdue project I have been working on for a year! Perhaps you remember. Now it's done!
Can't wait to hear what you think!
XX
Victoria
Wishing you the best of luck, I´m sure you will do well!
ReplyDeleteHelle
Oh, how I wish I could make it!!!!! I know you will be WONDERFUL!!! Please give us a recap of your day!!!
ReplyDeleteWell wishes being sent your way~
Hugs
Just listen to your Tony Robbins tape tonight and knock them dead tomorrow. Hehehe...
ReplyDeleteLike Tony says..."OWN IT!"
Deep breath!!!! It's your time to shine Joni : ) xxkelley
ReplyDeleteYou go girl! You'll be great. And I second Stefan - it'll be just like us gals, but with clothes on. Wait. That didn't sound quite right... I wish I could be there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (supportive exclamation marks!)
ReplyDeleteYOU WILL BE WONDERFUL. WISH I WAS CLOSER I WOILD COME TO CHEAR YOU ON. WHAT A GREAT HONOR.
ReplyDeleteI will be there in spirit...you are going to do great!
ReplyDeleteJoni - I have loved watching the design world open up to you and your talent, generosity, personality and spirit through your blog and the SRT. You have truly found your niche and I couldn't be happier for you. You will be a great asset to the panel. Can't wait to read what you have to say about the experience!! xo Ann
ReplyDeleteYou'll ROCK IT!!!!
ReplyDeleteKare
Ok hunny... First off, If you DO happen to have an IV drip of valium...can we at LEAST get that part on a you-tube video...hmmm....purty please?
ReplyDeleteSecondly...take a deep breath. This IS what you do best...just pretend everyone is invisible...like we all kinda are. And naked...which we most kinda are, too.
;~)
Excitin'!
Joni,
ReplyDeleteLove, your blog, love SRT, you excel in both, so there will be absolutely no doubt in my mind that you will be absolutely fabulous with this "little" project, I'll be thinking of you and can't wait to read all about it here!
Angela
Make sure you discuss all those regional designs that have come to define your style or perhaps the Houston style. Don't disappoint anyone by not touting slips, seagrass (or was that ragweed), the art of downloading other peoples photos and work and then opining as though you actually are the designer extraordinaire, and by all means try to use the word "perfection" as many times as possible so people actually believe you know what you talking about. Last but not least, have your dog sitting on your lap and if he is not available, ask Mr. Slipper Socks.
ReplyDeleteAnd your dear blog friends will be cheering you on!!!
ReplyDeleteI would give anything to be there. You have no need to be nervous. Everyone will be very interested to here what you have to say. Hopefully you will share the highlights of it all with us here.
ReplyDeleteI need a babysitter, pronto!
ReplyDeleteThanks EVERYONE (except for the slipcover hating anon - she's unreal isn't she?)
ReplyDeleteI wish you were all going to be there. My parents are going and so is my sister. Ben can't be there because Lizzy leaves with her graduating class tomorrow for a month in Israel and POland! :(
As for anon - when have I ever downloaded other people's work and acted as if it was my own? care to let me know????? you are such a jerk.
Joni,
ReplyDeleteThis is so exciting! Congratulations! This may sound strange, but you might think about getting your doctor to prescribe a beta blocker like atenolol, (all you need is a half a tablet) and it will help keep your heart from racing, and then you won't feel so nervous. It's great to take as needed for these types of situations! Serious - just a thought. Most of all, just be yourself, because that is what everyone (with a few exceptions that aren't worth mentioning) loves. You will be fabulous! Wish I could be there!
Mary
Correction: sentence should have read as follows:
ReplyDelete.....opining as though you are a designer extraordinaire.
Somebody please flip video this event and post it on a blog so we can all see it. MB
ReplyDeleteJoni you know I wish I could be there!! You are a pro and everyone will hang on your every word!! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteKarena
Art by Karena
Just enjoy yourself Joni and you will be brilliant. I wish I could be there to cheer you on....xv
ReplyDelete...and who will take care of your blog while you are gone. We (your adoring fans) shall miss you.
ReplyDeleteI do hope there is a Starbucks nearby to fuel you cute little designing woman self.
Chin chin.
pve
You are going to be your fab self. Hope to make it by....Break a leg, -s
ReplyDeleteJoni - yes you can!
ReplyDeleteYou already do this through The Skirted Round Table if you think about it - and Skirted Round Table is a bigger audience. Wish I could be there.
Good luck today, Joni!
ReplyDeleteI know you will be great!
Jackie
Joni,
ReplyDeleteI will be there. I know you will do great! We are thrilled you are on the panel. Have fun!
Podcast please!!! You will be fantastic and will add so much to this panel.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time. I wish I could be there.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could be there Joni...what a great event! Enjoy it, you'll be fine and it will be over before you know it.
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Joni you will do wonderfully. You will be talking about what you love and what you are very knowlegeable in. Just think of it like another SRT discussion. Be who you ARE!! You will be great and trust me they would not have asked you to participate if you were not qualified!! Wish I could be there to support your efforts, Kathysue
ReplyDeleteJust be yourself Joni, and you will do fine...take a deep breath, and make like you are havin a chat with us all- that's your charm. I'm sure there will be many more!! They are lucky to have you.
ReplyDeleteBest, and congrats!
Michelle
Joni,
ReplyDeletePretend you are on the SRT and you will be great!!!
You are such an inspiration to so many and you KNOW your subject!
Thank you so much for your blog!
You'll do a fantastic job! Just breathe --- you'll be toasting what a great time it was before you know it!
ReplyDeleteAwww, man! I missed it! I totally would have driven in from Austin for this. Next time you'll need to give us more notice. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you did great! Can't wait to hear about it.
Joni....you will be great. You have a huge fan base and everyone will be thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteJoni,
ReplyDeleteHave fun! I just know you will do a fabulous job - wish I could be there!
Poncie
Joni,
ReplyDeleteYou did great! It was great to see you and learn about blogging. Very informative and fun. Loved your turquoise:)
Katie Galliano
What an amazing opportunity! After months of reading your blog and hearing your candid commentary on design, I know that you are going to be an asset to the discussion. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteBest,
Amy Meier
Love the presentation, you were great! Thanks for taking the time to speak with me.
ReplyDeleteyou were SO great! definitely the funniest person on the panel:) it was fantastic seeing you, i'll introduce myself next time...it's weird meeting someone online in person you know...
ReplyDeleteyou're great. thanks for doing what you do.
jamie
The Evolution of Design panelists were fun and informative ... allowing the lucky audience a chance to get up close and personal with design industry leaders.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joni, for your candid opinion and charming self.
It was my pleasure to meet you.
~ S
So great to meet you at the Design Center! Your blog is really great....one more great thing to be addicted to online :)
ReplyDeleteAllow me to brag on our dear friend Joni who I served with on the panel yesterday! She did an outstanding job and brought some real color to the conversation. She delivered smart, witty and informative answers and I think everyone thoroughly enjoyed having this true Texan represented on the panel. I know I did! Joni...you kicked ass! My Best, Brad Ford
ReplyDeleteIt was just classic and informative as well hopping to see more from your end...:)
ReplyDeleteJoni I am surprised that you were nervous. I was there & it was such a joy to listen to you and to the whole panel. You have a marvelous sense of humor and really summed up blogging perfectly. I wanted to meet you at the reception but got caught up in conversation with two wonderful designers & before you know it practically everyone was gone. A huge disappointment for me. Anyway for my two cents you were great!
ReplyDeleteJoni, you asked me to send you information on A. Laine.
ReplyDeleteEmail me your contact info and I will get it to you asap. Thanks, Joni.
~ S
susan@fixturesfittings.com
whats that all about
ReplyDeletei am professional visual artist, any chance you'd like to publish some of my images? i guess it would be nice for your blog :-)
ReplyDeletetotally admire your site structure! write me a e-mail please in case you want to colaborate