Regina Andrew’s Fall Market Fireside Chat Series Brings Industry Leaders Together
Nine sessions over three days will spark meaningful conversations around creativity, business growth, and the evolving design landscape.
DETROIT, August 20, 2026 — Regina Andrew’s Fireside Chat Series returns for Fall Market with nine intimate sessions featuring industry thought leaders, tastemakers, and entrepreneurs. Together, they’ll share fresh perspectives on creativity, business growth, and the future of design. The first 50 guests will receive a complimentary gift at each session.
“Our Fireside Chat Series has quickly become one of the most meaningful parts of the Regina Andrew experience at High Point Market,” said Neil MacKenzie, CMO at Regina Andrew. “These honest, insightful conversations offer ideas that can make a real impact—professionally, personally, and creatively. This fall, we’re excited to bring together an even broader group of inspiring voices from across the design community, giving guests new perspectives to carry back to their work and businesses.”
Beyond the Fireside Chat Series, guests can experience the thrill of the hunt with cash-and-carry jewelry and one-of-a-kind vintage finds curated by Regina Andrew, beginning October 14 at noon and continuing from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. each remaining day of Market. Guests can also take part in a hands-on jewelry workshop and customize their own necklaces.
Market mornings begin with espresso service presented by Caesarstone, available Saturday through Monday from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Guests can also enjoy a morning Mimosa Bar and afternoon cocktails while shopping and exploring the showroom. Register for events and activations at reginanadnrew.com/market.
Fall Fireside Chat Series
Turning Your Photography into Your Most Powerful Market
October 17, 10:00 AM | Regina Andrew Showroom (IH006) at High Point Market
Discover a proprietary five-part framework for transforming your photography into a powerful tool for brand building, social growth, client attraction, and press. Tori Sikkema and Mariah Rich bring together expertise in brand strategy, editorial direction, and styling to help designers define their point of view, show up with intention, and create imagery that gets noticed.
What AI Can’t Appreciate: The Human Edge in Design’s New Era
October 17, 1:30 PM | Regina Andrew Showroom (IH006) at High Point Market
As AI reshapes the design industry, what sets a designer apart won’t be access to technology, but the distinctly human qualities it can’t replicate: taste, judgment, trust, and connection. Caroline Stevenson, Nora Gomez, and Kyle Hayes will explore how designers can use AI intentionally while preserving the instincts and personal perspectives that make their work—and their client relationships—meaningful. That’s the human edge, and it may be more important than ever.
Soulful Maximalism: The Art of a Joyful Home
October 17, 3:00 PM | Regina Andrew Showroom (IH006) at High Point Market
Join Amber Guyton, founder of Blessed Little Bungalow, for a candid look at her journey from corporate professional to influential designer. Moderated by Kelli Lamb, Editorial Director at Rue, the conversation will explore how Amber built an authentic personal brand and transformed her creative platform into a thriving business.
Amber will also share insights from her highly anticipated new book, Soulful Maximalism, an invitation for readers to embrace their personal style and create a home they truly love.
Following the conversation, guests are invited to stay for a special book signing and cocktail party with Amber.
Getting Discovered in the Age of AI Search
October 18, 10:00 AM | Regina Andrew Showroom (IH006) at High Point Market
Digital marketing strategist Jennifer Smiga, CEO of Ultraviolet, shares a clear roadmap for understanding how AI-powered search is reshaping online discovery—and what designers can do now to build lasting visibility.
Jennifer will be joined by interior designers Johanna Lyle, Susan Yeley, and Windsor Dalton, who will share firsthand perspectives on how AI and evolving search behaviors are affecting their businesses, what has changed, and what they’ve learned along the way.
Guests will leave with a clearer view of where search is headed, practical ways to strengthen their firms’ digital presence, and strategies for positioning their businesses for the next era of online discovery.
The Business Decisions That Drive Growth
October 18, 1:00 PM | Regina Andrew Showroom (IH006) at High Point Market
Join us for a candid conversation about where interior design firms are finding profit—and where they may be leaving money on the table. Moderated by Rachel Fasciani, the panel brings together Cathy Purple Cherry, Kate O’Hara, and Rasheeda Gray to share practical strategies and honest perspectives on navigating growth, pricing, and profitability in today’s design landscape.
Tech Tools for the Showroom Floor
October 18, 3:00 PM | Regina Andrew Showroom (IH006) at High Point Market
Discover the tools and workflows leading firms use to bring greater precision and less friction to in-person sourcing. Moderated by Mary Beth Chau, CEO of Materio and host of Designing Tomorrow, the conversation brings together Jamie Gasparovic and Jaclyn Isaac to share how technology can streamline the sourcing process and support smarter, more confident decisions on the showroom floor.
Designing With Confidence: Legal Decisions Inside Live Projects
October 19, 10:00 AM | Regina Andrew Showroom (IH006) at High Point Market
Join interior designers Lisa Shaffer and Alex Kearney and attorney Wendy Estela for a practical conversation about the legal and business decisions that shape every design project. Grounded in real-world situations, the discussion will cover managing scope creep, understanding how deposits and retainers function once work begins, and recognizing how payment timing can affect a project’s pace and decision-making.
Attendees will leave with greater confidence in managing legal risk and using contracts as a practical tool to protect their businesses.
Designed to Reveal: How Light Brings Materials to Life. Presented by Caesarstone October 19, 1:00 PM | Regina Andrew Showroom (IH006) at High Point Market
Light does more than illuminate a surface. It reveals depth, movement, texture, and sheen. In this Fireside Chat, lighting and materials experts will explore how quartz and other surfaces transform throughout the day as they respond to warm and cool light, shifting angles and varying levels of illumination.
An interactive demonstration featuring Caesarstone samples will reveal how thoughtful lighting brings out the character and quality of a material, shaping the mood, atmosphere, and experience of a space, both in person and in photography.
Moderated by Laiza Cors, founder and CEO of Embello, the panel will feature Alexis Vitale, founder and principal designer of Vitale Design Group; Hill Rondero, owner and principal designer of Ro House Studio; and Regina and Robin Reaves, founders of R&R Interior Design 365.
Pricing Without Pushback
October 19, 3:00 PM | Regina Andrew Showroom (IH006) at High Point Market
Pricing is one of the most challenging and misunderstood conversations in interior design. In this panel, Claire Jefford, Jessica Deuce, Nicole Heymer, and Sarah Daniele will share how they build trust, communicate value, and reduce client pushback, regardless of the pricing model they use. Attendees will leave with three practical strategies to bring to their next client conversation. Following the panel, guests are invited to enjoy a beverage and meet the panelists.
Throughout Market, the Regina Andrew showroom will also feature a Sip & Shop mimosa and cocktail bar. Guests are welcome to stop by, connect and recharge while exploring the showroom.
For full event details and registration, visit reginaandrew.com/market and follow @reginaandrewdetroit.
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About Regina Andrew Detroit
Regina Andrew Detroit’s lighting, furniture, and décor spark self-expression and creativity through unforgettable design. For more than 25 years at their Detroit studio, company co-founders Carla Regina and James Andrew have fulfilled their promise to “Electrify The Room” through authentic designs that run a continuum from industrial noir to restrained elegance. For more information, visit ReginaAndrew.com or connect via Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest.
