30 Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 96 / The Paris Decor Tour Experience

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On this episode of The Sew Much More Podcast: 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech, Ceil DiGuglielmo and Susan Woodcock welcome special guest Deb Barrett, to talk about the January 2025 Decor Tour in Paris, France.

You can listed to the podcast here: Episode 96: The Paris Decor Tour Experience

Deb Barrett is an interior designer, speaker, educator, trend forecaster and consultant. She travels the globe, tracking developments in the ever-evolving world of design, providing tour experiences with exclusive access to some of the world’s best design destinations through her company, Décor Tours. Follow Décor Tours on Facebook and Instagram, and learn more about Deb and upcoming tours on her website.

During the podcast you will learn about Paris Déco Off, how it was started, and what it is like to visit showrooms and meet interior design celebrities in-person. Deb Barrett and Susan Woodcock share their favorite finds and experiences, and chat about color trends and textiles seen during the 2025 tour.

This was Susan's first trip to Paris and she traveled with her friend and colleague Jennifer White. After arriving in Paris after an all-night flight, they jumped in and started walking around the city, finding coffee shops and restaurants and meeting other people who were part of the Décor Tour group. The schedule was packed each day with appointments, parties, tours and dinners, but there was also time to go explore on your own. It was a glorious trip full of learning, great food, design inspiration and fun.

On Monday, February 24, 2025, Deb Barrett and Susan Schultz will present a complimentary webinar sharing their insights and highlights from the 2025 edition of Paris Déco Off. Get your dose of inspiration as this whirlwind tour brings the latest design themes, patterns, colors and materials to you. You can register to attend here: Decor Tour Webinar

See the photos below for a taste of the Paris Decor Tour 2025.

The iconic lampshades hang over the streets of Paris during Deco Off

An honor to meet and learn from Barbara Barry at Hartmann & Forbes showroom

Textured suede walls at the Elitis showroom

A beautiful embroidered wall covering at the Elitis showroom

Wall paper display at the Farrow & Ball showroom

Presentation by Melinda Marquardt with The Vale London and Justin Van Breda with Cape Looms at The Vale London showroom

Entrance to the Pierre Frey show house, a 3-story historic property displaying new collections for fabrics, passementerie, carpets, wall coverings and furniture.

Metallic textiles at the Ausara showroom

Recycled seat belts for window blinds at the Ausara showroom

Presentation by Gary Seale at the Christopher Farr showroom.

Fabric and matching wall paper at the Fabricut showroom

Historic textile at the Pierre Frey archives

Sophie Rouart, archivist at the Pierre Frey Heritage Department showing drawings, specifications, 3-D presentation and work orders for Napoleon and Josephine.

A small sampling of historic textiles in the Pierre Frey archives.

One of the stunning rooms at Hôtel de la Marine in the heart of Paris.

Embroidery samples at Atelier le Buisson

Susan Woodcock and Jennifer White at the party hosted by Timothy Corrigan and Perennials Fabrics. The event was held in one of the historic salons at the Le Cercle de l'Union Interalliee.

A trip to Paris would not be complete without the Eiffel Tower! It sparkles on the hour. This was the view from the party hosted by Behr Paints at Les Ombres

30 Minutes with Workroom Tech: Episode 96 / The Paris Decor Tour Experience

See the photos below for a taste of the Paris Decor Tour 2025.

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