Mark D. Sikes is an esteemed interior designer and tastemaker working on projects throughout the United States. He is known for all-American sensibilities and a fresh take on classical aesthetics. Mark has a talent for creating beautiful and timeless interiors that embody an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Mark's work has even featured in AD, Veranda, ELLE Decor, House Beautiful, The Wall Street Journal, C Magazine, Milieu, and Domino. Mark has partnered with some of the best manufacturers in furniture and fabric to develop his signature product lines including Chaddock, Soane, Hudson Valley Lighting, Troy Lighting, Schumacher, Merida, Annie Selke, and Blue Pheasant. His first book, Beautiful, was a New York Times Best Seller and his highly anticipated new book from Rizzoli will debut in September 2020. Join us as this arbiter of style shares the story of how he went from being a retail executive to a celebrated interior designer. Mark shares the details of his design process, his greatest sources of inspiration, and what gives him hope. Join us for this fascinating and creative conversation!