Event Archives: 2024
Keynote Luncheon: Tori Mellott
Tori Mellott, Design Matters’ keynote speaker and former Associate Vice President at Schumacher, is a respected editor and tastemaker known for her deep knowledge of design and storytelling. In her debut book, Southern Interiors: A Celebration of Personal Style, Tori invites readers inside a collection of distinctive homes across the American South, offering an intimate look at how today’s creatives interpret the region’s traditions of hospitality, comfort, and effortless elegance. From coastal retreats to historic estates, each residence reflects a unique point of view shaped by place and personality. We were honored to welcome Tori as our keynote speaker in the Design Matters
Lifestyle Lecture: Beth Webb
Embracing BEauty with Beth Webb, moderated by Tori Mellott.
Beth Webb, Design Matters lifestyle lecture speaker, is an internationally acclaimed interior designer and founder of her Atlanta-based firm, known for creating timeless, sophisticated interiors rooted in warmth, serenity, and refined texture. With an artist’s eye shaped by her early career as an art dealer, Beth is celebrated for her ability to balance light, material, and form to craft deeply personal, livable spaces. Her work has been widely featured in leading design publications, and her books, An Eye for Beauty and Embracing Beauty, reflect her philosophy of thoughtful, sensory-driven design. We were honored to welcome Beth as part of the Design Matters series.
‘Set the Table’
Our Set the Table event was a thoughtfully curated afternoon celebrating the intersection of design, art, and community.
Local interior designers partnered with artists from across North Carolina to create one-of-a-kind tablescapes, each telling a distinct visual story through original artwork, layered place settings, and imaginative styling. Guests mingled over champagne while experiencing these displays up close, blurring the line between functional design and artistic expression. The event was further elevated by our gracious keynote speaker, who engaged attendees with reflections on gathering and hospitality before signing copies of her debut book, A Loving Table. As the second installment in the Design Matters inaugural series, Set the Table continued to build momentum around meaningful design conversations and creative collaboration within the region.
