Georgetown's Spring Days Of Design Returns May 2

GEORGETOWN, DC — Interior designers and shoppers rejoice: Georgetown Design District's Spring Days of Design returns May 2.

At the two-day event, design enthusiasts can check out 10 participating design and home furnishing stores for new collection launches, guest speakers, a podcast taping, consultations, and more.

And, for the first time, attendees are invited to join Cady's Alley for a reception and designer panel discussion. The reception will be held Thursday, May 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Design Within Reach (3338 M St. NW).

"Spring is the perfect time of year for a fresh perspective on design, and new inspiration," said Nancy Miyahira, Vice President and Marketing Director for the Georgetown Business Improvement District. "We welcome all levels of design interest and expertise to explore Georgetown’s Design District during this festive event."

Here's a peek of the events schedule:

Thursday, May 2

12:30-2 pm: Benjamin Moore, Color Trends 2019 CEU/Resource Furniture (3340 Cady's Alley)
Shipta Chawla, Benjamin Moore's Architecture & Design Representative, will offer practical information on sheen and gloss levels, while illustrating the use of various finishes from the Color Trends 2019 palette.

2–4 pm: Enhance Your Brand through Social Media/Waterworks (3314 M Street NW)
Join Waterworks for an engaging discussion about enhancing your brand through social media.

4–6 pm: Creative Design with SFERRA/DUXIANA (3307 Cady's Alley)
Learn how you can seamlessly incorporate luxe style into your own bedroom. A SFERRA expert will teach attendees about Italian linens construction, design, and how to combine different textures.

6–8 pm: The Creative Girl Live Podcast/BoConcept (3342 M Street NW)
The live podcast recording will feature a panel of creative women in business, moderated by fashion leader Melinda Parrish, discussing art, fashion, inspiration, and positivity in the creative space.

6–8 pm: DC Showroom New Product Launch/Thos. Moser (1028 33rd Street NW)
Join Thos. Moser to view the newest product designs for spring. Enjoy refreshments, experience the new products in person and shop their large selection of floor models that are ready to take home.

*6-8 pm: Talking Design Reception + Panel Discussion/Design Within Reach (3338 M St NW)

Friday, May 3

10–11:30 am: Spring 2019 Collection/JANUS et Cie (3304 M Street NW)
Walk through JANUS et Cie's new showroom collections and receive a special gift.

10 am –12 pm: Photo-worthy Interiors/Baker (3330 M Street NW)
Photographer Stacy Zarin Goldberg will share her best tips and tricks to photograph your projects for Instagram, portfolios and Real Estate, plus a florist will offer ideas on arrangements for staging and photography.

11:30 am–1:30 pm: The Shade Store Collections/The Shade Store (3324 M Street NW)
Join The Shade Store for light bites and sips, and a brief presentation on products and offerings.

5–7 pm: Maggie O'Neill Art Showcase/Circa Lighting (3323 Cady's Alley)
Join Circa Lighting for refreshments and a new art showcase by local artist Maggie O'Neill.

Click here to RSVP for Thursday's evening reception and panel discussion.