Join us as we talk with the President and CEO of High Point Market Authority and the important role she plays.

 

You will be surprised to learn all that happens at the Market other than “shopping.”

 

Hear about the exciting keynote speaker and what band hits the stage on Sunday night, October 15, 2023.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

1. There is much more to seeing new products and shopping at High Point Market. There are several educational events like panel discussions, roundtables and keynote speakers. Bobby Berk from Queer Eye will be the keynote speaker on Sunday October 15th at 3pm in the Theater.
2. A great amount of support is available for your visit to High Point. Planning travel, finding on-the-ground transportation as well as the High Point Market App. The fun “Insider’s Tour” is for first time guests. Kelly and Joann and other designers will be leading tours. Go to this link to register - https://www.highpointmarket.org/InsidersTour
3. Networking is the best way to learn more about High Point and all the offerings. High Point Market sponsors several mixers and parties as well as live music. This fall at Center Stage, Bare Naked Ladies hits the stage on Sunday 10/15 and includes complimentary food and beverages. Doors open at 6:30pm and the concert begins at 7:00pm. A valid Fall Market Pass is required for entry. We hope to see you there!

 

RESOURCE LINKS:

Kandrac & Kole Website

Kandrac & Kole on Instagram

Kandrac & Kole on YouTube

 

BIO:

Kandrac & Kole was voted one of Atlanta’s Top 20 Residential Interior Designs by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and has been featured on HGTV as well as in The New York Times, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Home Magazine, and many others as well as participants of the One Room Challenge Spring 2020. Kandrac & Kole has established a well-known reputation for their approachable, dynamic personalities, signature use of color and pattern, and one-of-a-kind, custom designs. As industry experts for residential and commercial design, Joann Kandrac & Kelly Kole share upbeat and entertaining narratives regarding their design projects, travels, and personal stories on their popular blog, their podcast, and via national speaking engagements. Joann and Kelly’s love and commitment to the power of interior design also extends towards their charity work throughout the U.S. and Guatemala.

 

SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by Prosource Marietta.

 

Prosource Marietta is our go to for all finishing materials–wood, LVP, tile, cabinets, countertops, and plumbing. Their team, especially their showroom manager, Stacy Wray, makes our lives very easy especially being a one stop shop kind of showroom in a big city like Atlanta.Their half yearly sale is coming up. Kitchen and bath runs 6 weeks starting middle of September and ALL flooring materials will be on sale the entire month of October. Prosource National negotiates Manufacturer discounts on Wholesale and Trade Professional discounts. Nearly everything has an additional 5-10% discounted by the manufacturers. The local Prosource in Marietta goes all out for their Fall and Spring Sale Events. Stacy and the team put together Member Give-a-Ways the 1st week of October and scheduled catered lunch every Wednesday during the event for Members and their clients.

 

Be sure to follow them on Instagram or Facebook for a showroom tour,design updates and great before/after pictures from member projects.

 

QUOTES:

Funny Quote “I tried the Japanese method of decluttering where you hold every object that you own and if it does not bring you joy, you throw it away. So far I have thrown out all of the vegetables, my bra, the electric bill, the scale, a mirror, and my treadmill.” - Anonymous

 

Serious Quote “When people talk, listen completely, don’t be thinking what you’re going to say. Most people never listen, nor do they observe.” - Ernest Hemingway