An evening conversation & cocktails

with Stan Dixon, Tim Givens, Margaret Kaywell, and local artisans

Join us for an immersive experience at a notable Palm Beach home designed by Stan Dixon and built by Tim Givens.  With a focus on craftsmanship, the evening begins with cocktails and touring the house with local artisans present throughout to describe their work with guests.  Afterwards, Stan, Tim, and interior designer, Margaret Kaywell, will discuss their process with moderator John Bossard.    

Panel: Stan Dixon

Tim Givens

Margaret Kaywell, ASID

Moderator: John Bossard

Panel

Stan Dixon
Stan Dixon, AIA, is the president and founder of his Atlanta-based firm, D. Stanley Dixon Architect, Inc. Raised in Sumner County, Tennessee, a region along the Cumberland River notable for its pastoral landscape and historic structures, Stan was inspired from a young age to study architecture. The simplicity of materials and authentic beauty of the houses, which originally compelled him to pursue architecture, continue to inform his design philosophy today. He received his Bachelor’s of Architecture from the University of Tennessee and he also attended Britain’s renowned Attingham Trust School for the Study of Historic Homes and Collections. After completing his education, Stan moved to Atlanta where he acquired experience in residential and commercial firms. This dual exposure provides a breadth of scope to his architecture and ultimately led him back to his underlying love of houses. Tutelage in residential design with the esteemed firm of Norman Davenport Askins Architect was the next phase of Stan’s career. Stan’s edited approach to the classical elements of architecture creates an understated aesthetic that is historically based while embracing influences of modern design. His goal is to interpret individual needs and desires through contextually sensitive work that engages appropriate style, scale and proportion, giving every building a sense of permanence and delight. The resulting body of work has set an exacting standard.

Tim Givens
Tim Givens is president of Tim Givens Building & Remodeling, Inc., a trusted West Palm Beach firm known for crafting beautiful, lasting homes throughout Palm Beach County. With more than three decades of experience as a licensed Florida building contractor, Tim brings a personal hands-on approach to every project. He’s known for his attention to detail, collaborative spirit, and deep respect for craftsmanship-qualities that have earned his company a reputation of excellence in custom builds, renovations, and historic restorations.

Margaret Kaywell, ASID
Margaret Kaywell is a Florida Registered Interior Designer, qualified by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) and a long-time professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). With studios previously in Los Angeles and Dallas now based in West Palm Beach, Margaret’s designs reflect a rich tapestry of regional influences and styles which are distinguished for a sophistication and sensitivity to context- blending architectural integrity with the lived experience of each space. Margaret is a recent 2023 winner of the prestigious South Florida ASID Design Excellence Award in Traditional Residential Interior Design and has received firstplace recognition in Commercial and Historic Restoration Categories.

Moderator

John Bossard
A native of Augusta, Georgia, John is a self-described “Southern Gentleman.” He began his career in the floral industry and worked with notables including Ryan Gainey of Atlanta, Kenneth Turner of London, and Renny of New York prior to starting his own floral studio with his brother in Aspen. John naturally then moved toward interior design to expand his creative talents. After working with acclaimed designers Charlotte Moss and David Easton, John founded his design firm in 2005. John’s projects have spanned the country’s urban and suburban enclaves, including Manhattan, Los Angeles, Miami, Palm Beach, and Palm Springs. His international work has taken him to Basel and London – two of his favorite cities in the world. His projects have been featured in Architectural Digest, Veranda, House Beautiful, Southern Accents, Hamptons Cottage & Gardens, Charlotte Home & Gardens, and Aspen Peak Magazine. As an entertaining and design aficionado, he appeared in a cameo on Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New York City” after designing a home for one of the lead reality stars. John is a frequent traveler, and when not globe-trotting to design events or to see his clients, he can be found in his Atlanta office where he guides his team and projects.

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