Fifty Shades of Green Archives

When
October 26, 2022
6-9 PM
Where
Material Bespoke Stone + Tile
212 W Kinzie St.
Chicago, IL 60654
Co-Hosts
Orren Pickell Building Group
Divine Flooring

I'll be joined by Orren Pickell Building Group and Divine Flooring

Together, we'll share tips on designing and building spaces that are environmentally-friendly and simply fabulous.

Lite bites provided by Sub-Zero & Wolf

6-7 pm
Meet and Greet, Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres

7-8 pm
Presentation, Q&A, and Raffle

8-9 pm
Cocktails and Socializing

All participants will be eligible to win one of our exciting raffle prizes. You must be present to win.

Michelle Rohrer-Lauer
President, Michelle's Interiors

BESPOKE STONE AND TILE

Rugs/Stair Runners

Wall Coverings

Natural Stone for Walls, Floors, and Ceilings

Reclaimed Wood for Walls, Floors, and Ceilings

Living Walls

Eric Pickell

Sales and Marketing Manager, Orren Pickell Building Group

CONSTRUCTING ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SPACES

Insulation Options

Drywall Options

Low VOC Options for Paint/Stain

Reclaimed Lumber/Millwork Options

Wall Coverings

Katy Papreck
Midwest A&D Territory Rep, Divine Flooring

FLOORING OPTIONS THAT ARE KIND TO THE ENVIRONMENT

Sustainable Sourcing & Forest Management

Indoor Air Quality Standards

Recyclability

Refinishing vs. Replacing

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When
August 24, 2022
6-9 PM
Where
Horticultural Hall
330 Broad St.
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Co-Hosts
Schmechtig Landscapes
Orren Pickell Building Group

I'll be joined by Schmechtig Landscapes and Orren Pickell Building Group

Together we’ll present exciting ideas for making the most of your outdoor spaces with thoughtful landscape and hardscape elements. We’ll share tips on creating environmentally-friendly outdoor structures and beautifying your outdoor living area while using sustainable materials.

6-7 pm
Meet and Greet, Cocktails and Passed Hors d’oeuvres

7-8 pm
Presentation, Q&A, and Raffle

8-9 pm
Cocktails and Socializing

All participants will be eligible to win one of our exciting raffle prizes. You must be present to win.

Michelle Rohrer Lauer
President, Michelle's Interiors

CREATING THE ULTIMATE OUTDOOR PARTY SPACES:

Furniture
Accessories
Catering/Event Coordination
Floral
Lighting
Working with Your Builder

Eric Pickell
Sales and Marketing Manager, Orren Pickell Building Group

CREATING BEAUTIFUL, SUSTAINABLE OUTDOOR STRUCTURES:

Pool Houses
Lanais/Cabanas
Outdoor Kitchens
Pergolas
Screen & Covered Porches

Michael Schmechtig
President, Schmechtig Landscapes

ENHANCING YOUR LANDSCAPE WITH SUSTAINABLE CHOICES:

Designing Outdoor Rooms
Pergola & Patios
Go Native
Fire/Water Features
Outdoor Kitchens
Landscape Lighting

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When
June 16, 2022
5-8PM
Where
The Glen Club
2901 W Lake Ave.
Glenview IL 60026
Co-Hosts
Schmechtig Landscapes
BlueEarth Deconstruction

I'll be joined by Schmechtig Landscapes and BlueEarth Deconstruction

Together we’ll present exciting ideas for sustainable furnishings as well as innovative ideas for how to Reuse, Recycle and Restore items inside and outside your home, including building materials, appliances, landscape elements and more!

Heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served.

All participants will be eligible to win one of our exciting raffle prizes. You must be present to win.

Michelle Rohrer-Lauer
President, Michelle's Interiors

Minimizing our impact by using:

Repurposed farm house flooring
Reclaimed barn wood applications
Recycled aluminum outdoor furniture
Rugs and fabrics made from recycled materials
Repurposed furniture, family heirlooms

Steve Filyo
President, BlueEarth Deconstruction

RECLAIMING BUILDING MATERIALS FROM RESIDENTIAL REMODELS AND DECONSTRUCTING ENTIRE HOMES

Economic and environmental benefits
Job creation
Reduction in waste stream from construction and demolition

Michael Schmechtig
President, Schmechtig Landscapes

REDUCING OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT THROUGH:

Natural landscaping elements
Repurposed materials and plants
Recycled elements

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When
October 14, 2021
5-8PM
Where
Independence Grove, 16400 W Buckley Rd., Libertyville, IL
Co-Hosts
Orren Pickell Building Group
Schmechtig Landscapes

Please join Michelle’s Interiors, Orren Pickell Building Group and Schmechtig Landscapes for a live event packed with ideas for creating the ultimate entertaining spaces.

Heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served.

All participants will be eligible to win one of our exciting raffle prizes. You must be present to win.

Presenters Include:

Michelle Rohrer Lauer, Michelle's Interiors President, Presenting:

Exciting ideas for media/game rooms
New looks and materials for home bars
Tips for transforming lower levels

Eric Pickell, Orren Pickell Sales & Marketing Manager, Presenting:

Options for wet and dry bars
Wine cellars, feature walls, and tasting rooms
The ultimate lower level entertainment space

Michael Schmechtig, Schmechtig Landscapes President, Presenting:

Outdoor rooms: fireplaces/fire pits, kitchens, dining, pergolas
Landscape lighting
Eco-friendly properties: plant a Tree, upcycle items from your home for outdoor function, and go native with your landscaping

The seminar will be followed by a Q&A session, so bring your questions. See you soon!

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When
August 26, 2021
5-7PM
Where
Horticultural Hall, 330 Broad St., Lake Geneva, WI
Co-Hosts
Orren Pickell Building Group
Sheldon Landscape/Schmechtig Landscapes

Please join Michelle’s Interiors, Orren Pickell Building Group and Sheldon Landscape/Schmechtig Landscapes for a live seminar packed with ideas for transforming your backyard into a luxurious, three-season get-away.

Executive Chef Pawel and his sous chef Jay from Wolf/Sub-Zero will prepare heavy hors d’oeuvres. Cocktails and dessert will also be served.

All participants will be eligible to win one of our exciting raffle prizes. You must be present to win.

Presenters Include:

Michelle Rohrer Lauer, Michelle's Interiors President, Presenting:

Ideas for stretching your backyard season from early spring to late fall
How to design a pergola with panache
The latest in outdoor furniture, fabrics and accessories

Tom Hackett & Anna Sorensen, Orren Pickell Sales Associates, Presenting:

Sustainable aluminum decking and fencing
Weatherproof outdoor cabinetry with the look and feel of real wood
“Disappearing” window screens

Michael Schmechtig, Schmechtig Landscapes President, Presenting:

Optimal landscape drainage
Soil and composting
Mapping the right plants in the right place
Material selections (hardscape and plant material)
Ideas for healthy plants and soil

The seminar will be followed by a Q&A session, so bring your questions. See you soon!

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When
July 22, 2021
5-7PM
Where
Kelmscott Park Apartments, 145 Morris Lane, Lake Forest
Co-Host
Orren Pickell Building Group

Michelle’s Interiors and Orren Pickell Building Group invite you to a live seminar filled with ideas for transforming your backyard into a luxurious, three-season get-away.

Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served. RSVP required.

All participants will be eligible to win one of our exciting raffle prizes. You must be present to win.

Presenters Include:

Interior Designer Michelle Rohrer Lauer Presenting:

Ideas for stretching your backyard season from early spring to late fall
How to design a pergola with panache
The latest in outdoor furniture, fabrics and accessories

Eric Pickell, Sales and Marketing Manager, and Tom Hackett, Sales Associate Presenting:

Sustainable aluminum decking and fencing
Weatherproof outdoor cabinetry with the look and feel of real wood
“Disappearing” window screens

The seminar will be followed by a Q&A session, so bring your questions. See you soon!

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When
April 8, 2021
4-5PM
Where
Virtual
Co-Hosts
Scott Simpson Design + Build
Chalet

Join Scott Simpson Design + Build, Chalet, and Michelle’s Interiors virtually for ideas to transform your backyard into a fabulous, sustainable, and eco-friendly get-away.

In addition to the webinar, all participants are eligible to win one of our exciting raffle prizes. The raffle, which will be announced at the end of the webinar crypto news, includes a grand prize dinner for three couples at Sub-Zero’s showroom with a personal chef and gifts from each of the presenters. You must be present to win.

Other prizes include:
+ Signature planter from Chalet
+ Rechargeable outdoor designer lamp
+ 6 Revolution Workshop coasters, 3 bottles of wine from Vinic in Evanston, and 2 custom Yeti wine tumblers

“50 Shades of Green” is all about sustainability where even small changes make a big difference.

Presenters Include:

Scott Simpson, Scott Simpson Design + Build Partner, Presenting:

Deconstruction, recycling, using reclaimed materials
Sealing the building “envelope” – windows, doors, insulation, air quality
Daylighting – using siting and windows to use less energy
Outside In/Inside out – maximizing views inside and family spaces outside

Eric Braun, Director of Design and Darren Leonardi, Landscape Services Director, Chalet, Presenting:

Permeable hardscape options and strategies
Water conservation strategies in the landscape
Plant materials
Drainage
Lawn alternatives

Michelle Rohrer Lauer, Michelle's Interiors President, Presenting:

Getting to know you and your style
Designing spaces just for you with an eye on sustainability—furniture, fabrics, accessories and appliances

The seminar will be followed by a Q&A session, so bring your questions. See you soon!

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When
November 12, 2019
5-7PM
Where
Orren Pickell Building Group, 444 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette
Co-Host
Orren Pickell Building Group

Please join us at the Orren Pickell Showroom for an evening of conversation about sensible, eco-friendly design choices for your home.

Orren Pickell Building Group will discuss low-vapor paint, the value of efficient furnaces and water-based wood floor finishes.

Michelles Interiors will be talking about improving indoor air quality, sustainable wood flooring and cabinetry, and the importance of using natural fabrics.

To sustain you (pun intended) heavy hor d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served.