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The Shade Store x Martyn Lawrence Bullard Dinner
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The Shade Store x Martyn Lawrence Bullard Dinner
Aug 4, 2022 | Chicago
The Shade Store x Martyn Lawrence Bullard Dinner

The Shade Store and collection partner Martyn Lawrence Bullard celebrated design in Chicago on August 4 at an intimate dinner with a lively group of interior designers from the region. Guests gathered in the private room at Sepia, a Michelin-starred restaurant located in the heart of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, where tables were dressed in custom linens made from Martyn Lawrence Bullard for The Shade Store fabrics and decorated with lush arrangements to match from Dogwood Florals. Bullard and Michael Crotty, chief marketing officer at The Shade Store, welcomed designers with remarks as guests enjoyed delicious food, great wine and a festive atmosphere.

“The Shade Store dinner was a very chic affair hosted in the private room of Sepia, one of the best restaurants in Chicago, which offered an explosion of delicious tastes to tantalize our guests,” said Bullard. “With some of the top Chicago design talents, both up-and-coming and time-honored, among the invitees, the conversation flowed with inspiration and appreciation of everyone’s individual style and skill.” 

Commenting on the late-summer tableau, he continued, “I was thrilled the guests liked my Boho Vine fabrics that dressed the tables, along with the beautiful toffee-colored florals, all adding to the theme of sepia tones for the evening. With the top executives from The Shade Store in attendance, the dinner allowed the colorful guests to really get to know the brand, my personal collection and how this remarkable company works and is changing the face of home design across America.”

“The city of Chicago has always been an important market for The Shade Store, and we love coming back to connect with local designers and meet emerging talent,” said Crotty. “It was great to be able to celebrate the local design community with Martyn and this extremely gifted group of designers.” 

Images by Francis Son

Michael Crotty and Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Michael Crotty and Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Michael Crotty and Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Amhad Freeman, Christy Zamec and Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Amhad Freeman, Christy Zamec and Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Amhad Freeman, Christy Zamec and Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Amhad Freeman and Gregg Hurley
Amhad Freeman and Gregg Hurley
Amhad Freeman and Gregg Hurley
Chad Ross, Bob DiDomenico and Hunter Hannin
Chad Ross, Bob DiDomenico and Hunter Hannin
Chad Ross, Bob DiDomenico and Hunter Hannin
Christina Samantas, Renee DiSanto and Michael Crotty
Christina Samantas, Renee DiSanto and Michael Crotty
Christina Samantas, Renee DiSanto and Michael Crotty
Custom menus printed in Martyn Lawrence Bullard for The Shade Store fabric
Custom menus printed in Martyn Lawrence Bullard for The Shade Store fabric
Custom menus printed in Martyn Lawrence Bullard for The Shade Store fabric
Gift bag table dressed in a custom linen from the Martyn Lawrence Bullard collection
Gift bag table dressed in a custom linen from the Martyn Lawrence Bullard collection
Gift bag table dressed in a custom linen from the Martyn Lawrence Bullard collection
Guests enjoying dinner
Guests enjoying dinner
Guests enjoying dinner
Guests mingling before dinner
Guests mingling before dinner
Guests mingling before dinner
Jessica LaGrange and Haley Pearson
Jessica LaGrange and Haley Pearson
Jessica LaGrange and Haley Pearson
Jessica LaGrange, Haley Pearson and Christina Samantas
Jessica LaGrange, Haley Pearson and Christina Samantas
Jessica LaGrange, Haley Pearson and Christina Samantas
Joan Craig, Renee DiSanto, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Shelley Johnstone and Alissa Johnson
Joan Craig, Renee DiSanto, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Shelley Johnstone and Alissa Johnson
Joan Craig, Renee DiSanto, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Shelley Johnstone and Alissa Johnson
Remarks from Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Remarks from Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Remarks from Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Remarks from Michael Crotty, CMO of The Shade Store
Remarks from Michael Crotty, CMO of The Shade Store
Remarks from Michael Crotty, CMO of The Shade Store
Renee DiSanto and Alissa Johnson
Renee DiSanto and Alissa Johnson
Renee DiSanto and Alissa Johnson
Shelley Johnstone and Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Shelley Johnstone and Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Shelley Johnstone and Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Table dressed in a custom linen from The Shade Store’s Martyn Lawrence Bullard collection
Table dressed in a custom linen from The Shade Store’s Martyn Lawrence Bullard collection
Table dressed in a custom linen from The Shade Store’s Martyn Lawrence Bullard collection
Sepia-toned florals and a custom runner in Martyn Lawrence Bullard for The Shade Store fabric adorned the table.
Sepia-toned florals and a custom runner in Martyn Lawrence Bullard for The Shade Store fabric adorned the table.
Sepia-toned florals and a custom runner in Martyn Lawrence Bullard for The Shade Store fabric adorned the table.
The Shade Store Chicago team: Christy Zamec, Hunter Hannin and Kimberly Brooker
The Shade Store Chicago team: Christy Zamec, Hunter Hannin and Kimberly Brooker
The Shade Store Chicago team: Christy Zamec, Hunter Hannin and Kimberly Brooker
The Shade Store team: Kimberly Brooker, Michael Crotty, Kara Marmion, Christy Zamec and Hunter Hannin, with Martyn Lawrence Bullard
The Shade Store team: Kimberly Brooker, Michael Crotty, Kara Marmion, Christy Zamec and Hunter Hannin, with Martyn Lawrence Bullard
The Shade Store team: Kimberly Brooker, Michael Crotty, Kara Marmion, Christy Zamec and Hunter Hannin, with Martyn Lawrence Bullard