JOIN US THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 FOR NEW ORLEANS DESIGN SOCIAL
WE CAN’T WAIT TO GET SOCIAL WITH YOU NOLA!
Join us Thursday, January 22 for New Orleans Design Social at Merchant Hall at Merchant House in New Orleans!
From 9AM to 5PM, meet and shop with the creatives some of the most respected boutique textile, wallpaper and home product brands in the industry.
From 11AM to 12PM, join VICTOR MAZE, creative director of VERANDA for a lively conversation with Tony award-winning Scenic Designer SCOTT PASK. Light breakfast bites will also be provided by our sponsor, The New York Design Center.
Palm Orleans will be serving up coffee from French Truck, spritzes and sparkling water AND King cake in the courtyard throughout the day. Merchant House will be serving Bourbon Milk Punch and Meat Pies from 3 to 6PM.
With thanks to our Design Social Lounge Sponsor LEE Industries and our event sponsors, Benjamin Moore, Palm Orleans and The New York Design Center.
From 11AM to 12PM, join VERANDA Creative Director Victor Maze for BEHIND THE SCENERY, a conversation with Tony Award-winning Scenic Designer Scott Pask.
Scott is an internationally acclaimed scenic designer, winning 3 Tony Awards for his designs of the hit musical The Book of Mormon, The Coast of Utopia at Lincoln Center, and The Pillowman.
A graduate of the Architecture School at the University of Arizona, and the Yale School of Drama, his work also includes the elaborate stage design for Bottega Veneta’s first appearance at New York Fashion week, multiple boutiques for jewelry designer Alexis Bittar, four exhibitions at the New York Botanical Garden, notably Frida Kahlo; Art, Garden, Life., and a new wallcovering and fabric collection for Voutsa.
Scott has twice been chosen for Wallpaper* Magazine’s USA 400- People defining America’s creative landscape.
Before or after New Orleans Design Social, “pop in” to all the wonderful shops and independent businesses in the Merchant House complex.
About Merchant House
In a city that knows real character comes with history, Merchant House stands out as a destination for vintage that breaks every antiquated rule. Our ever-changing collection of furniture, art, and decor is sourced and created by a mix of merchants and artists who share a passion for exceptional design. Founded by Rosa Dunlap, Merchant House brings together creatives from different perspectives to curate and style exceptional pieces, demonstrating that vintage isn't about nostalgia, but rather the foundation for inspired, modern living.
About Merchant Hall
The sister space to Merchant House - surrounded by vintage shopping, specialty retail, photo studio, pizzeria, and wine bar. Once a bustling hub of industry, its storied walls now set the stage for something entirely new where past and present meet in a thoughtfully transformed warehouse that blends raw character with fresh energy. This landmark welcomes community—one that values history, creativity, and the unmistakable spirit of New Orleans.
An added bonus? Our friend Bird Lambert will be hosting an art show featuring local artists in the upstairs salon at Merchant House. Details about the show and Bird’s suggestions for where to eat and drink in New Orleans are below!
