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DeZign Me Happy!
Karen Booker,The DeZign Diva takes participants through an in-depth presentation on trends.(Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Design Week, Lifestyle
October 28, 2022

DeZign Me Happy!

One of Design Week’s most anticipated events is always DeZign Diva Karen Booker’s sessions. Her well-thought-out and executed presentation on Saturday, October 22, in the Grand Ballroom of the Mansion at Devon House was yet another success as she in her inimitable manner not only underscored the importance of making one’s home one’s sanctuary, but demonstrated just how achievable it was.

Booker opened her informative décor and design session with a visual presentation before segueing into a comprehensive DIY interactive demonstration.

“A trend will last 10 years; a fad is up-to-the-minute. So, what you do is invest in trends and buy a little fad to keep your space relevant,” she posited as she introduced guests to current trends, like the urban jungle, art, statement headboard, cosy nooks, incorporating colour and how to make your own cushions.

The inimitable Joan McDonald, Miss Jamaica World 1978, who handled formalities, kept attendees on their toes with the requisite trivia questions while the musical stylings of Jamaican artiste Mary Isaacs kept the evening mellow.

The smart display of household must-haves, priced to sell, allowed many, by close of evening, to make purchases to commence their holiday transformations.

Friday Social shares highlights from ‘DeZign Me Happy’.

Photos: Naphtali Junior

(Photo: Naphtali Junior)
For general manager of the Jamaica Association of Composers (JACAP) Lydia Rose, attending the DeZign Me event was a must. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
The DeZign Diva Karen Booker stands alongside one of her cosy design set-ups. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Interior Designer Karen Booker (centre) welcomes broadcaster Deon Mattis (left) and producer and entrepreneur Sandra Rose-Gussine. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Interior Designer Karen Booker (right) introduced Dr Anona Griffith to her Scentiments by DeZign Diva line of candles.(Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Dr Anona Griffith is spotted persuing the Style Observer’s DesignWeek special issue. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Simone Hull (left), marketing operations manager, Caribbean North, Scotiabank, and Novia McDonald-Whyte #designweekja22 conceptualiser are eager to discuss the day’s events.(Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Interior designer Karen Booker is supported by her car dealer husband Marvel Rose.(Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Caught on cam are Jamaica Observer Deputy Managing Director Natalie Chin and Simone Hull, marketing operations manager, Caribbean North Scotiabank.(Photo: Naphtali Junior)
The afternoon’s compere , Miss Jamaica World 1978 Joan McDonald(Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Design Week JA conceptualiser Novia McDonald-Whyte welcomes guests on behalf of the Jamaica Observer, and delivers a brief overview. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Jamaica Observer Managing Director Julian Rogers and Deidre Cousins, chief information officer, Grace Kennedy, are attentive listeners. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Interior Designer Karen Booker (left) engaged Bramwell Texaco principal Paloris Bramwell in home design trivia. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Dr Sonjah Stanley-Niaah (right) was a keen participant in The DeZign Diva’s: Test your design skills trivia (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Miss Jamaica World 1978 Joan McDonald (left) accepts a prize from Karen Booker after winning the home design trivia game. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Step 1DeZign Diva Karen Booker demonstrates in three minutes how to create a cushion cover.(Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Step 2Create a V and tuck in carefully. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Step 3All done!(Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Attorney-at-law Claudette Wright tests her design skills.(Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Fashion designer Saffron Safari seems eager to check out the design concepts.(Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Interior designer Karen Booker (centre) is flanked by participants in the DIY session of her masterclass (from left) media specialist Marcia Elliott; Onya’s Kloset principal Onia Chambers; attorney-at-Law Claudette Wright; and Laurell Nurse, founder of QORIHC. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Mary Issacs in performance(Photo: Naphtali Junior)
Dr Sonjah Stanley-Niaah (left) and building contractor Nadine Yee check out Booker’s candle line, Scentiments by DeZign Diva. (Photo: Naphtali Junior)
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