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DESIGN SPREE HOSTS BOOK SIGNING AND Q&A WITH CELEBRITY DESIGNER THOM FILICIA

Design Spree, a unique “storehouse” (high-end, warehouse-style furniture



store) with two locations in Maywood & Lawrenceville, New Jersey,
will be hosting celebrity interior designer and author Thom Filicia on
Thursday, September 26 from 6-8:00pm.  Filicia will be signing copies of his new
book, American Beauty:
Renovating & Decorating a Beloved Retreat
. The event will be held at Design Spree’s
Maywood location at 29 W. Essex Street (enter on Maywood Ave. next to Duane
Reade). Light fare and wine will also be served.



 

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Interior
designer Thom Filicia is best known for five seasons as the design expert on Queer Eye for
the Straight Guy
.  Currently, he is founder
and chief creative officer of New York City-based design firm, Thom Filicia,
Inc. He is universally known for his ability to create stunning modern, yet
classic interiors that retain an inviting aesthetic which reflects the
individuality of his clients. Filicia’s unmistakable design sensibility has
earned him countless accolades from the design world including being named by House
Beautiful
as one of their “Top 100 Designers,” House & Garden dubbed
him an “International Taste Maker” and Elle Décor regaled him as an
“A-List Designer.”



 

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Prior
to the book signing that evening, the store will be hosting an informal Q&A
with Thom and will be taking questions live via Twitter and Facebook.  Send us your questions using the #DSASKSTHOM. From
September 1st – September 19th, the public is encouraged
to enter to win a Thom Filicia accent table and the designer’s new book, both
signed by Thom (value $800).  A second
place winner will receive a signed book and a $500 gift card from Design
Spree.  Please “like” Design Spree on
Facebook or follow Design Spree on Twitter at @DesignSpree1 on Twitter for more
information and a chance to win.  Entries
will be available at Design Spree, Bookends and online at www.DesignSpree.com/Thom. Winner will be notified on Wednesday,
September 25th.



“We are thrilled to host Thom Filicia and help promote his new book,”
said Jay Wagnon, president of Design Spree. “The Thom Filicia Home
Collection™ has been an integral part of our merchandise mix for some time and
we’re thrilled to keep building this relationship.  Thom’s furniture embodies classic
sensibilities with a modern twist and suits our clientele perfectly.”



 



Books will be
on sale prior to the event at Bookends, located at 211 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.  
Books will also be on sale at Design Spree the night of the event.  Please call (201) 445-0726 or visit http://www.book-ends.com/ for more information.



 



About Design Spree:



Design Spree hosts exceptional styles and some of the most unique furnishings
in the world. The company



works closely with premium furniture manufacturers, both domestic and
abroad, to bring exceptional pieces to



its showrooms. Because of its buying power with manufacturers and low
overhead structure, the company is



able to offer these exquisite selections at prices 40% - 60% less than
retail. Design Spree offers collections by



Century, Henredon, Maitland-Smith, Theodore Alexander, Hooker, C.R.
Laine, Hancock & Moore, American



Drew and many
more. For more information, please visit www.designspree.com

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