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.
WELCOME COCKTAIL PARTY
$195
Meet our speakers and ‘set the table’ designers
Preview inspiring tablescapeS & beautiful florals
first opportunity to VIEW original art
wednesday, october 7th, 2026
KEYNOTE Luncheon
$500
luncheon & Design Presentation featuring Annie Meyers-Shyer
MODERATED BY EDITOR IN CHIEF OF VERANDA, STEELE MARCOUX
THURSDAY, october 8th, 2026
‘Set the Table’
$125
FEATURING INSPIRED TABLESCAPES, ORIGINAL ART & FLORAL design
*Does not include admission to Keynote Luncheon
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH, 2026
DESIGN DAY
$175
Design Lecture with Young Huh and Christopher Spitzmiller
moderated by Steele Marcoux
Lifestyle Lecture with Jane Scott Hodges
Floral Demonstration with Laura Dowling
Friday, October 9th, 2026
POP-UP SHOP & Antiques Corner
FEATURING A UNIQUE COLLECTION OF CURATED VENDORS
available to ticket holders only
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 2026 sponsors
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