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Anna Giannis was asked to contribute onWestpac Bank’s Ruby Connection forum, the banks initiative established to support women in business.
Why is having a brand important: highlights from Anna Giannis’ interview with Westpac.
“One of the aspects of our lives we often forget, or where we can find ourselves at odds with our public image, is in our homes,” says Ruby Woman homewares business owner and stylist Anna Giannis.
“Our homes are a representation of ourselves and our lives. Homes are a body of emotion:
they hold memories, experiences and adornments, many of which are symbolic of who we are in private. Stepping into someone’s home often provides an insight into who they really are.”
“People can forget this part of their life but I believe if you are authentic and aligned with your personal brand then there are no missing pieces,” says Anna, which is why she says you need to think about what every part of your life says about you and, “always be authentic”.
Read the whole article here:
https://rubyconnection.com.au/insights/ruby-picks/the-importance-of-brand
Anna Giannis Interiors offers the personal art sourcing service, helping you find artwork which will make a statement in your home. Anna will visit your home and immerse her self in the space, allowing her to understand the style of the home and envision potential artwork. As purchasing artwork is an investment and an extremely personal and passionate task, Anna works diligently to achieve your vision.
Anna draws on her industry knowledge and international experience to find you a timelesspiece which will make an impression in your home for years to come. She collaborates with many galleries and artists in Australia and beyond to find you a unique piece which resonates with you and your home.
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles is Asia’s leading home textile event, held at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai, China. It is a dynamic platform for industry professionals and buyers from all over Asia and the world to see the latest in the homewares industry.
Anna exhibited at the event in 2007, showcasing her SS08 homewares collection.
Established in 1977, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA) is the firstorganisation representing the gift and homewares industry in Australia.
Anna Giannis Interiors exhibited at the AGHA in Sydney showcasing the AW17 homewares collection.
The Veneto Club in Melbourne is the leading Italian social club that has gaming, a sport complex and an entertainment program under the one roof. It holds many events throughout the year and is very active in supporting charities and causes.
In 2017 the Veneto club held a Charity High Tea event to raise funds for Joel’s Journey and Doncare.Anna Giannis had the honour of addressing over 300 guests, sharing her knowledge of interior decorating and hostingpop-up shop selling her homewares.
Anna Giannis Interiors launched their official partner with the National Breast Cancer Foundation in 2018. Anna Giannis Interiors created a pink inspired feminine range of cushions, available from www.nbcf.com.au, with 25% of cushion sales donated directly to the NBCF.
Anna Giannis was featured in an article in the leading Home Textiles Today magazine
Anna Giannis Opens NYC Showroom
Home Textiles Today Staff, August 18 2008
Designer Anna Giannis opened a showroom here in the 230 Fifth Avenue building to launch her U.S. business this week during the New York Gift Fair/New York Home Textiles Show.
Giannis, an Australian interior designer, has relocated to New York and is launching her business partnership with Mr Zhang who has been in the fashion and textile business in China for 20 years.
“We have many manufacturing partners so we have a lot of flexibility for private label” said Giannis.
The company is launching the luxury AG Casa brand in bedding, bath and accessories this week targeting independent specialty retailers and better department stores. For the New York Home Fashions Market Week (Sept 15-19), Giannis will focus on private label capabilities emphasizing designs and trends in her trend library.
See the full article at: http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/420667-anna-giannis-opens-nyc-showroom
Anna Giannis was featured in LBD Textiles Magazine in 2009. View a section of the article below:
“Australian textiles company AG Casa has been working on combinations of fabric constructions to show its clients in bedding and homewares such as silk cottons and silk blends in conjunction with an array of prints and colours” says Anna Giannis, founder, AG Casa.
Anna Giannis’ collections have been featured in several design magazines in the USA. Home Furnishing News is a leading digital magazine in the USA which featured an article on Anna Giannis in 2009.
La Maison Jolie is an award winning interior design blog in Australia which featured Anna Giannis in 2017.
Ruby Woman Home by Ann Giannis – Style Lives Everywhere!
“Ruby Woman Home is a luxury homewares brand, proudly made in Australia. Their collections consist of beautifully crafted cushions, throws, table linens and an Alfresco series. RW Home products are easily recognisable with their sophisticated style, luxurious textures and opulent colours that are designed for the discerning individual with a global lifestyle.” – Rani, writer for La Maison Jolie!
Read the full article: http://www.lamaisonjolie.com.au/2017/04/ruby-woman-home-by-anna-giannis.html
Poyntons Nursery is a large nursery and homewares store situated on 3.5 acres in Essendon. The favourite amongst Melbourne is also a much-loved destination for Anna Giannis, as she loves meandering through their gardens and lifestyle stores.
Anna made a guest appearance at Poyntons Nursery for their VIP sale day in 2017, assisting to sell their homewares ranges and providing styling advice.
Anna held a styling session at Poyntons Nursery to share interior design tips and launch the AW18 Anna Giannis Home collection. In the styling workshop, Anna shared with guests her industry knowledge and best advice for styling each room of the home to create a wow factor.
Many homes have heirloom décor pieces which carry sentimental value. This often creates difficulties when trying to purchase new décor to style alongside. Anna Giannis Interiors is available to help clients select bespoke décor pieces which complement their home and personality. Anna will work with you through the process, taking you to selected stores and galleries or creating commission pieces.
The décor consulting service can be conducted in person ordigitally through a series of images and videos.
Anna Giannis Interiors is available to assist you in achieving the perfect layout in your home to maximise space and functionality, whilst providing the desired style and lifestyle elements. Anna will come into your home or assess the space digitally, using her styling experience in collaboration with your wishes to create a floor plan which optimises the spaces potential. Anna can utilise your existing furniture, or work with you to purchase new pieces.The overall outcome of a furniture consultation is to style the home with bespoke pieces in a functional layout which compliments the home, the owner’s lifestyle and highlights the spaces potential.
Anna Giannis Interiors has many years ofexperience with designing custom furniture to suit clients’ aesthetics. Anna specialises in creating bespoke sofas, tailored to the length, depth and inserts required for each client. These commissions are made locally in artisan work rooms and are of the highestquality, meaning they require 8 – 12 weeks to create.
When beginning the styling process, it is vital to have a clear vision, so both the client and the designer is on the same page. A mood board consultation with Anna Giannis Interiors allows your dream home to be presented as an achievable concept that can be used a reference point. The mood board will be presented both physically and electronically. The board incorporates images, finishes and fabric swatches to reflect the concept.
The ideal window treatments in a home provide functionality whilst complimenting the homes style. To ensure the home window treatments are fitted correctly, a comprehensive meeting is conducted where appropriate treatments are considered based on options including light, functional needs, and the overall desired look.
Anna Giannis Interiors works with leading workrooms around Melbourne and Australia to offer the following window treatment services:
Custom curtains with different headings
Sheers with different headings
Decorative curtains such as swags and tails
Decorative rods
Roman blinds
Bonded blinds
Anna Giannis Interiors understand that choosing a colour scheme for your home can be a daunting task. Whether it is a new build or an existing property, the perfect paint colour scheme has the ability to create structure and improve the atmosphere of any property.
The professional colour consulting service allows you to collaborate with Anna Giannis Interiors’ international colourist to transform your home.
When colour consulting for an existing home, Anna will visit the property and collaborate with the owner’s vision to decide on the perfect colour scheme to compliment your home. For new builds, Anna will work with the drawings and a mood board which reflects the owner’s desires.