A one-day open market that showcases the latest in home décor trends, all Decorative Center Houston showrooms will be open with many launching their newest lines for 2013.

Join Mario Buatta as he discusses his first book celebrating his 50 years of his career in interior design. Known for his English country house style, the "Prince of Chintz" shares insights from his book, Mario Buatta: Fifty Years of American Interior Decoration, which includes rooms for clients Henry Ford II, Barbara Walters, Malcolm Forbes, Mariah Carey and the presidential guest quarters.

Following the keynote presentation, meet Mario Buatta for lunch reception and book signing in Lee Jofa/Brunschwig & Fils, Suite 150, from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. in the Ground Floor Gallery.

Leslie Carothers, CEO of The Kaleidoscope Partnership, presents an engaging discussion on how social media can influence careers.