Save the date for 2026
OCTOBER 7th-9th, 2026
Carolina Country Club | Raleigh, NC
Design Matters is a celebration of design, art, and lifestyle that brings together creatives and the community to share inspiration, build connection, and give back through the power of design.
1
WELCOME COCKTAIL PARTY
Meet our speakers and ‘set the table’ designers
See inspired tablescapes, beautiful florals,
& first opportunity to purchase original art
wednesday, october 7th, 2026
2
KEYNOTE Luncheon
luncheon & Design Presentation featuring Annie Meyers-Shyer
MODERATED BY EDITOR IN CHIEF OF VERANDA, STEELE MARCOUX
THURSDAY, october 8th, 2026
3
‘Set the Table’
FEATURING INSPIRED TABLESCAPES, ORIGINAL ART & FLORAL designs
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH, 2026
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH, 2026
4
DESIGN DAY
Keynote Design Lecture with Young Huh and Christopher Spitzmiller
moderated by Steele Marcoux
October 9th, 2026
5
POP-UP SHOP
FEATURING A UNIQUE COLLECTION OF CURATED VENDORS
thursday, october 8th, 2026
and
friday, october 9th, 2026
carolina country Club • raleigh, NC
20% OF ALL SALES BENEFITTING THE FITCH FAMILY
COMPREHENSIVE PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM AT UNC CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors
PRESENTED BY O’SHAUGHNESSY FOUNDATION
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