Monday, January 24, 2011

Quotes from Alt

By Heidi

After an exciting five days in Salt Lake City, it's bittersweet to return from the Altitude Design Summit. As sponsors, we had a lot of fun hosting events and meeting bloggers. From Wednesday's Dinner With to Friday's Mini-Party, not only did I have a great time hanging out with some amazing designers, but I also learned a lot from the brightest minds in the industry. Here are some of my favorite quotes from speakers and panelists at Alt.

"A woman should always put on what she wants and never second guess it." - Mondo, Project Runway Season 8 Runner-Up

As an avid fan of Project Runway, it was so refreshing to hear fashion advice from someone as talented as Mondo. Throughout the keynote, Mondo continued to emphasize that confidence is the most important thing a woman can wear.

"I buy magazines like they're crack." - Allison Czarnecki of Petit Elefant

Lean Remodeler Blogger Tammy Weadock taught a panel with the inspiring Allison Czarnecki, and I couldn't help but laugh when I heard her say this. Design comes from all sorts of different places, but like Allison, I also struggle with a magazine addition. I subscribe to simply too many magazines, but I can't think of a better way to get the inspirational ball rolling.

"The playlist has become playful." - DJ Spooky

Admittedly, I had no idea who DJ Spooky was going into this conference. But after leaving his keynote, I can say that he's truly unforgettable. I learned so much about how music has evolved since the 1920's, and how we're continuing to change how we listen to music. One of the most informative presentations I've ever had the privileged of listening to, DJ Spooky is certainly one to be admired and appreciated.


I'll be posting more pictures of the conference soon, so be sure to keep an eye on Wilsonart's Flickr Feed. I even snapped a few pics of our signature cocktails at Friday night's party. Thank you to everyone who helped make Alt such a special conference for us!

Thursday, January 13, 2011

(Up)Date Night Part Two by The Lean Remodeler

We're excited to share the newest (Up)Date night video, showing the progress Dave & Dana have made on their kitchen updates. If you need to catch up, here's the first webisode that introduces the young family and their plans for a kitchen remodel.



We are still looking for families to be featured in this webisode series, so if you're in need of a kitchen update, let us know at leanremodeler@gmail.com. Thanks for watching!

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Design + New Media – Gearing Up for Alt!

By Tammy

January is the kick-off month for many blog conferences and trade shows. You’ll see a few posts this month from us to keep you up-to-speed. If you have attended any, we’d love to hear your take-aways (please comment below)!

Heidi and I will be making our way to Salt Lake City next week for the Altitude Design Summit taking place January 19 – 21 at the Grand America Hotel. Wilsonart is a sponsor so look for Heidi and I in action. Here’s our schedule at a glance (hint, hint, we want you there!):

Wednesday, Dinner with…

Chatting it up with some of our blogger buddies at Tuscany during our hosted dinner event!

Thursday, Meet and greet…

Join us at the Expo from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Look for the Wilsonart® HD® Laminate Countertop booth! You don’t want to miss out speaking with us if you have an upcoming New Year’s remodel resolution. We just might can help you out.

Friday, Hoping you can keep up…

  • Design Camp

“Hands On” design workshop on “How to Create Inspiration/Mood Boards” from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Think of it like summer camp but in the winter. It’s sure to be a ton of fun. Allison Czarnecki, Kathryn Storke, and I will be on the panel.

  • Party

Celebrate in the Versailles suite (3rd floor) and enjoy our signature cocktails and a chance to win an iPad.

And while we’re not physically in action, we’ll be feeding our obsessions by attending the awesome line-up of sessions. Who knows, maybe we’ll go snow tubing or join in on the fun at Sundance Film Festival. Any takers?

Alt Photo: From Design Crush by ~Dezz~.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

(Up)Date Night by The Lean Remodeler

We're excited to share the pilot of our new webisode series, (Up)Date Night! In our first webisode, we're introducing Dave & Dana, new homeowners looking for an inexpensive way to update their kitchen. Through the course of the series we'll show how Dave & Dana create a whole new space with just a few small changes.



Stay tuned for the next webisode that shows the progress Dave & Dana have been making on their kitchen. If you're interested in starring in the series, let us know! We're currently casting new families in need of an (Up)Date Night. Send us an email at leanremodeler@gmail.com to be considered.