As interior designers, we get great opportunities to create partnerships with some of the best manufacturers in the business. As a part of one of these collaborations, with high-end furniture manufacturer Hickory Chair, the designers of Susan Fredman Design Group were invited to spend some time in North... continue reading
Are you a bride-to-be? In need of the perfect gift for a summer wedding? How about simply a wedding fanatic (who doesn't love a chance to get dressed up and dance the night away)? If you answered "yes!" to any of these, then you won't want to miss this upcoming event on Thursday, July 15th - Michelle... continue reading
On June 24th, Susan Fredman At Home In The City is hosting a trunk show featuring pieces from famed artist and artisan Michael Aram. The trunk show is from 4-7 PM at our Chicago store, 350 West Erie; please join us to shop new and fabulous finds, enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, and get tips from... continue reading
Diane Ewing is a prominent photo stylist in the Chicagoland area. Not only does she have a knack for finding the perfect tabletop prop or lighting fixture, but she can completely transform a room- everything from renting furniture to shipping props to to scouring a city for what else is needed. In addition... continue reading
Guests at our recent Revive Your Retreat event know that getting your hands dirty is the best way to learn something new! The designers of SFDG kept with the event's green theme and demonstrated a fun and easy craft for the family- how to make your own paper out of recycled materials. The event was a... continue reading
More favorite moments from our recent Revive Your Retreat event . . . We didn't let the downpour dampen our day (and neither did the brave soul below shopping our trunk show)! Green living is a hot topic in the design world and beyond, and two of our interior designers, Kathy Hoffman and Ruthie Delf,... continue reading
Last Saturday, we hosted our 4th annual Revive Your Retreat at Susan Fredman's At Home with Nature in Michigan; this full-day event included crafts, grilling, interior design ideas, healthy lifestyle tips and some excellent shopping. For those of you who weren't able to make it, we'll be giving you a... continue reading
Oscar Isberian Rugs hosted a "New Shipment Party" at the Chicago store location on May 12th. Over 100 guests attended the event, including Chicago interior designers from the Susan Fredman Design Group: Barbara Ince, Tony Nie and Judith Maier. The event featured the first viewing of a collection of... continue reading
Chicago interior designers at Susan Fredman Design Group constantly are looking to push the design envelope and find new ways to meet the needs of our clients. In today’s society, “green” design is now a primary consideration for many homeowners. We are proud to share with you today a new endeavor... continue reading
The Art of the Auction: Behind the scenes On May 24th one of Chicago’s leading residential interior designers from the Susan Fredman Design Group, Judith Maier attended an event at Wright Auction House featuring internationally acclaimed Richard Wright. The event was hosted by Mitch Obstfeld,... continue reading