2025 Event Schedule
Thursday, December 4th
Show not open to the public.
4:30 PM - Designer Preview Party Happy Hour with Tastemakers
Join local tastemakers along with designer Nellie Howard Ossi for this year’s Designer Preview Party to kick off the weekend. Reserved exclusively for interior designers and benefactors, this private preview offers first access to the Show’s exceptional dealer booths, allowing guests to browse and buy before the doors open to the public. Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and conversation surrounded by beautiful objects and inspiring design.
This exclusive event is for Interior Designers and Benefactor ticket holders.
Friday, December 5th
Show hours: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
10:30 AM - Caroline Gidiere Design Lecture
Birmingham-based interior designer Caroline Gidiere is renowned for her timeless style, which seamlessly blends elegance with ease. Known for creating layered, livable spaces that reflect both beauty and comfort, her work has been featured in leading design publications. Her debut book, Interiors: A Life in Good Taste, showcases her philosophy that interiors should be as inviting as they are refined. With an eye for detail and a passion for personal expression, Caroline brings a fresh yet classic perspective to today’s design conversation.
Book signing immediately following; lecture ticket required.
12:30 PM - Marshall Watson Design Lecture
Step into the world of timeless elegance with acclaimed New York designer Marshall Watson. Known for interiors that exude grace, balance, and comfort, Marshall brings a thoughtful eye for detail and a passion for creating homes that are both beautiful and deeply livable. His celebrated book, The Art of Elegance: Classic Interiors, showcases the refined approach that has made him one of today’s most respected voices in the design world.
Join us for this inspiring lecture where Marshall will share his process for crafting spaces that feel as good as they look, homes filled with light, proportion, and soul.
Book signing immediately following; lecture ticket required.
2:00 PM - Immersive Experience: Blooms & Banter
Grab your girlfriends and join us in a Friday Funday event- Blooms & Banter. Together, we will create beautiful bottle-topper take-away arrangements that you can use as a hostess gift or keep to accompany your own home decor. We will hear from an area expert who will broaden your banter topics, leaving you conversation-confident as you enter the holiday party season. Homemaking, hosting, and hobnobbing come together fabulously at this event!
Immersive Experience ticket required
6:00 PM - Benefactor Reception
Benefactor ticket required
7:00 PM - Opening Night Gala
Gala ticket required
Saturday, December 6th
Show hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
10:30 AM - Patrick Sutton Design Lecture
Baltimore-based designer Patrick Sutton is renowned for crafting interiors that marry drama with timeless sophistication. Drawing on his background in architecture and theatrical design, Sutton creates immersive environments that tell a story and stir emotion. Named one of the top designers by Architectural Digest and other national publications, his work spans luxury residences, hotels, and cultural spaces. His book, Tailored Interiors, captures his philosophy of design as narrative—where every detail contributes to a larger sense of beauty, mood, and place.
Book signing immediately following; lecture ticket required
12:30 PM - Lecture & Lunch Panel “The Art of Home” featuring Brittany Bromley joined by Tim Adams and Nellie Howard Ossi
Join three celebrated designers as they share their insights on creating homes that balance tradition, personality, and timeless style. Brittany Bromley, author of Relaxed Elegance, is known for her layered, sophisticated interiors that feel effortlessly inviting. She will be joined by Jacksonville’s own Nellie Howard Ossi, who brings a fresh perspective shaped by her firm’s work on both historic and modern Southern homes, always with an eye toward livability and charm. Architect Tim Adams, author of Tradition Made New: Houses with a Sense of Soul and History, is celebrated for his craftsmanship and deep knowledge of historic precedents. Together, this panel will offer a lively conversation on design rooted in history yet made for today.
Special lunch & lecture ticket required.
2:00 PM - Booth Crawl with Local Interior Designer Stephanie Jarvis
No Ticket Required
Sunday, December 7th
Show hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
10:30 AM - Family-friendly activities begin
2:00 PM - The Children’s Fashion Show
One of the most beloved moments of the weekend! Celebrate the joy of childhood and community in this heartwarming runway show featuring local children and charming fashion. This year's Children's Fashion Show theme, "HOMETOWN," celebrates the city we call Home. From our beautiful riverfront to lively neighborhoods, Jacksonville is rooted in resilience, warmth, and connection. At the heart of this hometown spirit stands Wolfson Children's Hospital, a place of hope and healing for families across Northeast Florida. Our fashion show honors both the city we love and the extraordinary hospital that serves as a home away from home for many of our child models.
Fashion Show ticket required
