Jeffry Weisman: The Magic of San Miguel de Allende

<p>Jeffry Weisman not only received his Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction in Design and his MBA from Stanford University, but he lectured in Stanford’s Design programs for 10 years. He later formed First Design, a consultancy focused on the development and licensing of an extensive range of furniture, lighting, and other product designs with his late partner, Charles Pfister. Following Pfister’s death in 1990, Weisman changed focus to residential interiors while continuing to develop and license his product designs. He and Andrew Fisher established Fisher Weisman Collection in 2000. The firm’s work, described in the New York Times Sunday Magazine as “drop dead, big city chic,” includes distinctively luxurious and innovative interiors. Weisman will discuss their interior design work and collection of handcrafted furniture, lighting, and accessories, inspired by the renovation of an 18th century home in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Weisman previously authored <em>Artful Decoration: Interiors by Fisher Weisman</em>, published by Monacelli Press.</p> <p>The Decorative Arts Society (DARTS) is a Newport Beach-based philanthropic organization dedicated to education about various forms of decorative arts and supporting local non-profits that benefit women, families, and children. Each lecture takes place at the Regal Edwards Big Newport Theater in Fashion Island and begins at 9:30 am with a brief social gathering in the lobby followed by a lecture start time of 9:45 am. Attendance is included with DARTS membership, and is $75 for non-members.</p>