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The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital will present the 2024 First Coast Design Show, celebrating the “Art of Style” on Dec. 6-8 at the Prime F. Osborn Convention Center.
Benefiting Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital, the annual event will immerse attendees in the world of design, featuring some of the country’s finest artists, designers, exhibitors and experiences.
Over the past 50 years, The Women’s Board has raised more than $36 million for Wolfson Children’s Hospital, the only full-service children’s hospital between Orlando and Atlanta. The group of committed, philanthropic-hearted volunteers are committed to raising $1.5 million by the end of 2024 to fund two Kids Kare Mobile ICUs, which serve more than 3,000 children and infants each year.
This year’s show has a lineup of design lectures, immersive experiences and the beloved Children’s Fashion Show. Guests will be inspired by the infallible style of the following renowned interior design experts:
- Mark Sikes, Friday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. An esteemed interior designer and tastemaker who has worked on projects throughout the United States and abroad, including the White House and Blair House, Sikes is known for all-American sensibilities and a fresh take on classical aesthetics.
- Amanda Lindroth, Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. An early career in fashion brought her to New York, where she worked for W Magazine and Women’s Wear Daily, and later to Europe as the UK PR director at Gucci during its renaissance in the 1990s. After relocating to the Bahamas, Lindroth began decorating for commercial projects and private homes. Her projects embody the spirit of island living paired with a deep respect for classical design and architecture.
- Ellen Kavanaugh, Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. With a 20-year career dedicated to crafting inviting, layered and dynamic spaces, Kavanaugh is recognized as one of the region’s most sought-after designers. Her work has notably contributed to the evolution and preservation of the iconic Palm Beach aesthetic. It has been featured in acclaimed publications such as Veranda, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful and Southern Living.
In addition to the lectures, attendees can participate in exclusive immersive experiences, including:
- Flower Workshop with Ashley Woodson Bailey, Friday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m.
- Mahjong with Mahjong in the South, Saturday, Dec. 7 at 12:30 p.m. (Previous experience is required)
- Cocktail Demonstration with Taverna, Saturday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m.
Tickets for all events are on sale now. Individual tickets are required for each lecturer and immersive experience. Immersive experiences are limited to 40 tickets and are expected to sell out quickly. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to firstcoastdesignshow.com.
