Design Seminars and Guest Appearances

Joan frequently presents lectures and seminars on design to the public and design professionals at home and garden expos and industry events across the country. If you're interested in having Joan speak at your event, please contact us.

HGTV Programs

Please click on the links below for information about Joan's programs on HGTV.

 Kitchen Design

 Bed & Bath Design

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Recent Appearances

Karen Mills Living Large Radio Show
Hear interviews here.

February 9-10, 2007
Milwaukee NARI Home Improvement Show

September 16 , 2006
North Carolina Kitchen & Bath Show

May 20-21, 2006
L.A. Mart
Los Angeles, CA

Topic: "Cornucopaphobia" the fear of making expensive design mistakes in today’s abundant market) often leads to design paralysis. Join Joan as she helps you to identify the symptoms and avoid the pitfalls by understanding yourself and the fundamentals of good design. See Joan's Six Schemes for Savvy Shopping

May 16, 18, 2006
C.H. Briggs Spring Events
Lecture on current design trends and today’s sophisticated design consumer

May 16, 2006
Radio Interview with Karen Mills, host of Living Large radio show based in Kansas City

March 22, 2006
Stylemakers’ keynote address
International Market Square Design Center
Minneapolis, MN

May 20, 2005
Lecture on Design Today
Marble & Granite Gallery Grand Opening
Southfield, MI

May 1, 2005
Joan promotes In-Sink-Erator essay contest and meets with members of the press
Kitchen and Bath Indsutry Show
Las Vegas, NV

April 20, 2005
Francis W. Parker School
Chicago, IL
www.fwparker.org

Lecture on Function and Flair in Today’s Kitchen + Bath (with tips and strategies to guide any home remodel towards design success)

May 25, 2005
Design and Marketing Invitation Lunch and Lecture
Melvin Wolff Showroom, Merchandise Mart
Chicago, IL

April 8, 2005
2005 Spring Home & Garden Show
Novi, MI
www.builders.org

March 20, 2005
Macy’s San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
www.fds.com

March 19, 2005
Macy’s Valley Fair
Santa Clara, CA
www.fds.com

February 26, 2005
Home & Garden Show
Home Builders Association of Tri-Cities
Kennewick, WA
www.hbatc.com

February 20, 2005
2005 House & Home Show
Toledo Homebuilders Association
Toledo, OH
www.toledohba.com

February 10, 2005
Macy’s Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
www.fds.com

February 9, 2005
Macy’s South Coast Plaza Home Store
Costa Mesa, CA
www.fds.com

February 8, 2005
Macy’s Mission Valley Home Store
San Diego, CA
www.fds.com

February 5 , 2005
Great Indoors
Deerfield, IL
www.thegreatindoors.com

January 29, 2005
West Florida Home Remodeling and Decorating Show
Sarasota/Bradenton Convention Center
Sarasota, Florida
www.rjpromotions.com

January 23, 2005
Sur la Table Culinary Program
Chicago, IL
www.surlatable.com

January 22, 2005
Iowa Home Remodeling and Decorating Show
Varied Industries Building
Des Moine, Iowa
www.rjpromotions.com

January 16, 2005
Sur la Table Culinary Program
Naperville, IL
www.surlatable.com

January 12, 2005
Afternoon Tea Seminar for Designers
Marketplace Design Center
Philadelphia, PA
www.marketplacedc.com

January 8, 2005
Arizona State Home Show
Tucson Convention Center
Tucson, AZ
www.americanshowsinc.com

December 9 , 2004
Luxury Kitchen & Bath Collection
Los Angeles, CA
www.luxurykbcollection.com

October 28, 2004
Keynote Speaker for the Interior Design Program Fall Symposium (private event)
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

October 23, 2004
The Kitchen, Bath & Building Design Center of the Washington Design Center
Washington, DC
www.kitchenbathcenter.com

October 20, 2004
Seattle Design Center
Seattle, WA
www.bay-west.co

October 14, 2004
Kohler Design Center
Kohler, WI
www.kohler.com

October 7, 2004
L.A. Mart
Designer’s Forum (member event)
Los Angeles, CA
www.lamart.com

September 4, 2004
“Room 2 Improve”
Joan hosts this CBS 2 special on remodeling. (6:00 P.M. on CBS 2 – Rebroadcast on 9/5 and 9/12 @ 10:35 P.M.)
Chicago, IL

August 6, 2004
35th Anniversary Celebration
Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry
Schaefferstown, PA
www.plainfancycabinetry.com

April 22, 2004
San Francisco Design Center
San Francisco, CA
www.sfdesigncenter.com

April 10, 2004
The Great Indoors
Lombard, IL
www.thegreatindoors.com

April 3, 2004
Kitchen & Building Industry Show
National Kitchen & Bath Association
Chicago, IL
www.nkba.org

March 27, 2004
Spring Home Show
York, PA
www.yorkbuilders.com

March 20, 2004
The Great Indoors
Woodridge, NJ
www.thegreatindoors.com

March 18, 2004
Macy's Herald Square
New York City

March 14, 2004
Potterton Books Signing
Architectural Digest Home Design Show
New York City
www.merchandisemart.com/homedesignshow

March 11 - 13, 2004
Greater Tulsa Home & Garden Show
Tulsa, OK
www.tulsahomeandgardenshow.com

March 10, 2004
Joan hosts KJRH Channel 2's live Spring2It show in conjunction with the Greater Tulsa Home & Garden Show
Tulsa, OK
www.kjrh.com

March 7, 2004
Lowe's #243
Tulsa, OK
www.lowes.com

February 25 - March 1, 2004
Suburban Home Show
Ft. Washington, PA