Designer Breakfast with Emma Gardner

Madison Millinger was pleased to present award-winning rug designer, Emma Gardner as a special guest at a breakast meeting for interior designers today. Gardner and husband and business partner, Patrick McDarrah spoke on the history of their company, their manufacturing processes and business philosophy, and also shared some of Gardner's design inspirations.



Of special note, was the incredible range of color and material combinations that can be had on special order rugs from emma gardner design. McDarrah displayed a sample rug made of 96 color swatches that have been chosen by Gardner for their eye-pleasing tones and harmonious combinations. Unique juxtapositions of hand-knotted silk and wool, and hand-tufted wool can also be specified when ordering.



At the end of the presentation Emma Gardner shared a sneak preview of some of her new rug designs that will be officially unveiled at ICCF 2008 in New York. Everyone at Madison Millinger expresses a big “thank you” to Emma and Patrick for sharing their vision and passion for their creations with Portland’s design community.