Lectures
Mark Sikes
Mark D. Sikes is an esteemed interior designer and tastemaker working on projects throughout the United States and abroad, including the White House and Blair House. He is known for all-American sensibilities and a fresh take on classical aesthetics. Mark has a talent for creating beautiful and timeless interiors that embody an indoor/outdoor lifestyle.
His rooms have been much celebrated, and his work has been featured in numerous design magazines and show houses. Mark is a member of Architectural Digest’s AD100 and Elle Decor's A-List, both of which recognize the top design talent in the world. Mark has several ongoing product collaborations including fabric and wallpaper with Schumacher, trimmings with Samuel & Sons, furniture with Chaddock, lighting with Hudson Valley Lighting, and hardware with Modern Matter. He is excited to announce an upcoming collaboration with Chesney's.
Mark's first book, Beautiful, was a New York Times best seller and was followed up by More Beautiful, which debuted in 2020. Mark released his third book with Rizzoli, Forever Beautiful, in September 2024, featuring interiors throughout the country. His highly anticipated fourth book with Rizzoli will chronicle the process of building his new home, Orange Hill Farm, in Ojai, California, a personal project that will become the backdrop for his brand and firm.
Mark seeks to create beautiful interiors and, above all, a more beautiful world. Beauty is everywhere. It surrounds us each and every day; all we have to do is look.
Amanda Lindroth
Amanda Lindroth grew up in South Florida and her signature style is influenced by the region’s architecture, climate, and relaxed polish. White canvas upholstery, boldly colored prints, rattan, wicker and cane paired with English furniture and straw matting underfoot are a few ingredients of an Amanda Lindroth Design interior.
Amanda's early career in fashion brought her to New York, where she worked for W Magazine and Women’s Wear Daily as a reporter, and later to Europe, where she worked as the UK PR Director at Gucci during its renaissance in the 1990s. After relocating to the Bahamas, Amanda began decorating for both commercial projects and private homes. Each of her projects embodies the spirit of island living paired with a deep respect for classical design and architecture.
Ellen Kavanaugh
In 2015, Ellen Kavanaugh brought her decade of design expertise to life by founding Ellen Kavanaugh Interiors. Her mission was to create homes that are not only aesthetically stunning but also infused with the vibrancy of everyday life. Ellen’s approachable and warm personality fosters a natural rapport with her clients, seamlessly blending their creative visions with her own.
With a 20-year career dedicated to crafting inviting, layered, and dynamic spaces, Ellen’s style balances sophistication with a relaxed charm. Her designs are a harmonious blend
of inspirations drawn from the Atlantic seaboard, Southern grace, Caribbean warmth, and European classicism, resulting in spaces that are both inviting and elegantly soulful.
In the past years, Ellen Kavanaugh Interiors has become a leading force in East Coast interior design, with Ellen 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.
A professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers since 2005, Ellen’s work has been featured in acclaimed publications such as Veranda, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, and Southern Living.