Marguerite Rodgers Interior Design

Defining a Profession: Interior Design in Philadelphia Shifting Directions

Presented by Graduate Studies at Moore’s MFA in Interior Design program as part of DesignPhiladelphia

Moore College of Art & Design’s Jim Miller will moderate an insightful panel discussion with some of Philadelphia’s leading women interior designers who are major forces in the field.

Floss Barber, Floss Barber Inc.
Moore alumna Karen Daroff ‘70, Daroff Design Inc.
Barbara Eberlein, Eberlein Design Consultants Ltd.
Marguerite Rodgers, Marguerite Rodgers Interior Design

Following a question and answer session, the audience is invited to join us for a reception with the panelists.

Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Moore College of Art & Design
20th Street and The Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Admission is free!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT

Pictured above, clockwise from upper left, designs by Eberlein Design Consultants Ltd., Daroff Design Inc.; Marguerite Rodgers Interior Design; and Floss Barber Inc.

Lacroix at The Rittenhouse Ranks #5 Best Hotel Restaurant in the Country by USA Today

Chef Jon Cichon calls his cuisine “Progressive International,” but basically he applies classical technique of the finest French and Continental cooking to a culturally broader palate of ingredients, resulting in dishes you won’t find elsewhere, like smoked veal tongue or red king crab with sunflowers, miso, apple and turnip. The creative offerings at Lacroix at The Rittenhouse in Philadelphia pair well with the 4,000 bottle wine cellar, both served with stunning views over Rittenhouse Square.

To read the full article, click here!

High Street Outpost

We are proud to announce that we will be designing the first High Street outpost in Manhattan in collaboration with Ellen Yin and chef Eli Kulp – Stay tuned for more details!

Buoyed by its successful first year and a half, High Street on Market – the casual sibling of Fork in Old City – plans to open a second location in late summer or early fall in Lower Manhattan.

Ellen Yin and chef Eli Kulp have signed a deal at the corner of Hudson and Horatio Streets in the West Village. The concept – ingredient-driven American foods and baked goods served from breakfast through dinner in a cozy cafe setting – will remain. This location is a third larger than the original at 308 Market St.

… read more at Philly.com.

Robb Report Home & Style

“Instant Classic”- “We wanted this [property] to look very classic from the outside, and then on the inside, the goal was to honor a British colonial look but with a modern twist and an exotic feel,” says Rodgers.
…view as pdf
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Fork 2015 New Year’s Eve Pop Up Lounge

Looking for a way to unwind from the holidays? Relax in Fork’s Champagne-Piano Lounge by the bar December 26th through the 28th or Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Fork’s Pop-Up Champagne-Piano Lounge in the private dining room with live piano music, oysters, caviar and light fare. These cozy, intimate lounges, featuring furnishings from the Marguerite Rodgers Collection, are the perfect place to unwind or ring in 2015 with the ones you love!

To view a layout of the Lounge, download the Lounge keyed plan PDF.

For more details on visiting the lounge, visit the Fork Restaurant Website.

Read more about the lounge on Eater.com

Somehow, they’ve found room for a baby grand piano.

A Champagne and Caviar Lounge Is Popping Up at Fork for the New Year. This year’s New Year’s Eve celebration at Fork will include a luxe lounge experience — baby grand, snacks of the one percent, and all. A mini preview lounge will pop up by the bar on December 26, then expand into the restaurant’s private dining room to provide a suitably festive atmosphere for NYE.
… visit philly.eater.com

Old City Fest 2014

We would like to thank the Old City District for allowing us to curate a space for the 1st annual Old City Fest. We transformed a raw space into an urban dwelling featuring actual room settings with an eclectic selection of furnishings, objects and art, exclusively from Old City shops and galleries. The event was a tremendous success and truly demonstrated the creativity and beauty found in Old City. We wish to thank all of the participants, without your help this event would not have been possible.

… View images of the completed space and download a PDF for a list of participating vendors and galleries.