Help Darren support Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN)

And now...we turn the bully pulpit over to Darren for a short word....

Many of you know that I am a runner, and that I am a marathon runner.  This year I am training to run my 9^th Chicago Marathon.  Running a marathon truly is an amazing feat of physical and emotional endurance.  It is a transformational experience.  Completing the 26.2 mile race pushes you past what seems humanly possible and has you view life differently.  The positive impact is felt throughout our business and relationships.

This year I have dedicated my Chicago Marathon to a local AIDS services organization.  I am running to raise money for Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN).  TPAN provides education and outreach, HIV testing, support, counseling and advocacy for people at risk or living with HIV/AIDS in the Chicago area.  For over 25 years they have been providing these services on a truly grass roots level. 

This will be my second year running to support TPAN.  I have chosen this organization, not only for the great work they do, but because of how they do it.  Every dollar raised through our fundraising goes directly to providing services.  Last year a small group of runners raised enough money to purchase a mobile testing unit to travel to the most underserved areas of Chicago.  It was incredible to be a part of an effort that produced a very tangible result.

This year I am committed to raise half of what is needed to operate this unit for the first year.  I am committed to raising $8,300.00.  This is a huge goal, and I hope that you will consider making a donation.  I know that the majority of you are not in Chicago and will not feel the direct impact of TPAN’s services.  Supporting TPAN supports the promise of what is possible for not for profit agencies everywhere.  In a time when many organizations are cutting services, TPAN continues to broaden its scope and breadth of programs.  This is largely due to their direct fundraising model and grass roots efforts.

Making a donation...

Thanks to those who have already donated!  If you haven’t, please visit my web page and consider making a donation.  I truly appreciate it.

Custom Art for the Villa?

We recently created some custom wall art for Lori Michelle and her team at NGP Interiors Studio. The project is a high end apartment resort in Orange County California. Our client fell in love with our Custom Verdigris Wall Play™ design seen in our 2012-13 catalog so we provided them with their very own version tailored to their dimensions. What do you think?

We love making your visions come true. With your ideas and our design and construction expertise, we create custom pieces that work in harmony with the environment. Talk to us about YOUR project.

Gold Leaf Design Group on Home Accents Today Cover

Why yes...those *are* our Blue Antigua Metal Filigree Lanterns  (and Antigua Filigree Votive and Painted Burlap Votives elegantly displayed on the cover of Home Accents Today's August 2013 issue. Words can't explain how excited we are!

Also, in Home Accents Today's Portfolio WHITE HOT accents, you'll find our naturally inspired Spout Vases. Going monochromatic this season creates a luminous setting and allows for pops of color. These vases can be used to showcase floral arrangements or stand alone as a striking organic sculptural piece.

Hospitality Design | Black and White Trends

As seen in decor magazines or from our previous posts, black & white/monochromatic color and geometric patterns are trending in interior design. From chevron curtain panels to bold geometric statement pieces, black and white is in and we're loving it!

Hospitality Design's May 2013 trend spread set out to highlight 5 intriguing accent art pieces. We hit number 4 with our splendid Beehive Cream Wall Play™! Our Beehive Cream Wall Play™ offers endless creativity, versatility, and easy installation.

Speaking of B&W...see some more of what Gold Leaf Design Group has to offer at our website.

1. Geo Pillow Covers in Cream and Black

2. Resin Spout Vases in White

3. Macrame Table Basket in Black

Modern Make Over!

We've graced the pages of quite of few interior magazines but our most recent appearance is in Riviera Interiors Modern Luxury winter 2013. We're always excited to see our products in print.

Gold Leaf is a part of a spread that shone light on designer James Denton and his latest full retreat design project which included our Organic and Full Moon Cream Color Wall Play™in the dining room, adding an unexpected touch to the wall. We like how Denton kept a simple palette and played with textures and shapes. The mature all white decor makes for a sexy urban, chic bachelor pad. Groovy Baby! #CanYouBelieveAustinPowersIsOver15YearsOld

Check it out below!

See details and more of our Wall Play™ on our website.

Where on Earth is Gold Leaf?

Gold Leaf Design Group can be found all over the world, in the most unexpected places. Recently, our intrepid Reps Tom and Shelley Carl journeyed to the rocky cold shores of inhospitable Hawaii. Here's their report...

Aloha, we brought 10 catalogs ( had to carry an extra suitcase just for catalogs, etc) along with us and probably needed about 20, so these photos show all we have left of Gold Leaf...

Let's take a look at the photos...

Yep. Looks pretty darn inhospitable. Hope the hardship wasn't too much for you both! We'll see you in Las Vegas.

Darren DeMatoff on TV!

KoniTV.tv, that is. Back at the HD Las Vegas show Darren took some time to show the folks from Koni around our award-winning (Best Curb Appeal!) exhibition space. Take a look. See our lovely custom arrangements. Hear Darren work his magic. He's Internet Famous! Even though they got our website address wrong, we're very excited and proud.

KoniTV.tv is the online hospitality design channel from the well regarded Koni Corporation, hotel supply company specializing in soft goods.