WATERFRONT—Earlier today we reported on an Under 300K Club home that went on the market yesterday. By late this afternoon it was already under contract. Congratulations to whoever got that worm. [previously; Redfin]
CADY'S ALLEY—From October 13-21 the stores along Cady's Alley are going deep on design with a bunch of events in a series they're calling Days of Design. All the details and some sample events are after the jump. [CurbedInbox]
CADY'S ALLEY TO HOST DAYS OF DESIGN EVENT CELEBRATING NATIONAL DESIGN WEEK WITH SERIES OF WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, EXHIBITIONS AND POP UPS FROM OCTOBER 13-21
Georgetown's Design District Embraces Design Excellence and Innovation With Design-Focused Events and Promotions in Cady's Alley Stores and Showrooms
Washington, DC – Georgetown's Design District is celebrating National Design Week by hosting a special Days of Design series of events all week. From October 13-21, the stores and showrooms of Cady's Alley and M Street are embracing artistic inspiration by presenting a series of creative workshops, educational lectures, informative exhibitions, specialty promotions and design-focused pop-ups. All events are open to the public.
Days of Design event highlights include: Eames: The Architect and the Painter film screening hosted by Design Within Reach; DIY Halloween Entertaining Ideas at CB2; AIA Pop-Up Design Bookstore; How To Entertain for the Holidays in-store workshop at West Elm, exhibition and 15 percent discount off in-store purchases at L'Eclat de Verre; Opening Reception for Artist Karin Johansson New Places / Abstractions of a City at Jewelerswerk Galerie; and many week-long promotions and specials at various retailers.
The retailers of Cady's Alley and M Street share a deep commitment to quality design and encompass architecture, interiors, furniture, products, fashion and culinary arts. The Days of Design series aims to highlight the ways in which design enriches everyday life while further cementing Cady's Alley's reputation as Washington's premier Design District.
For a complete listing of specific Days of Design events, please visit the Cady's Alley website at: www.cadysalley.com or Cady's Alley Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/CadysAlley. To learn more about National Design Week, please visit: http://www.cooperhewitt.org/national-design-awards/ndw.
WHO: Cady's Alley – Georgetown's Design District
WHAT: Days of Design Event Series Celebrating National Design Week
Design-Related Events, Workshops, Lectures, Exhibitions, Pop- Ups & Promotions
WHEN: October 13-21, 2012
WHERE: 3314 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20007