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Bergmeyer’s Senior Interior Designer — and 2020 VMSD Designer Dozen winner – got her initial inspiration from TV.

Members of the New England Chapter have elected new leaders for the term beginning November 1, 2023, through October 31, 2025.

Brick-and-Mortar is here to stay! This was prevalent in Carly’s enlightening presentation and attendance.

We enjoyed hitting the Rhode and meeting members of our design community from Southern New England.

Members in Canada, Carolinas, Heartland, New England, and Twin Cities, watch your email inbox for a chance to nominate.

CHEERS to our summer social!

We had an inspiring event, Real Life Retail, featuring an esteemed panel of design and construction teams!

Hosted at the gorgeous Echelon Innovation Center, WS Development hosted a presentation and walking tour of Seaport Boston.

In January 2023, the New England Chapter rang in the new year with friendly competition and good vibes

In August 2022, the New England Chapter hosted an inspirational walking tour of Newbury Street highlighting new favorites.

The New England Chapter hosted our second annual Student Design Showcase event in June 2022.

We were thrilled to welcome our members back to in-person events in March 2022.

In 2018, the New England Chapter had the pleasure of hosting an evening with Vera Bradley co-founder Barbara Bradley Baekgaard.

In May 2022 the New England Chapter hosted an evening of networking and play at our Ping Pong Membership Social at SPIN Boston.

The Boston Retail Guide is an annual listing of new and notable Boston merchants.

A team of New England chapter members is working on a first-ever "Best Retail Spaces" in New England.

We enjoyed the new year with a tour of GrandTen Distillery in South Boston. Over 40 Members and guests toured and sampled the spirits.