About Us

Our Design Group

This design group represents a unique, interdisciplinary experience that reaches beyond 20 years of interior and
related design work. Carole Bordak, owner of Forever Art, and her sister, Anne Kelly, of The CEO’s Home,
inaugurated this collaborative venture. Anne has been hailed as the best designer in Northern Virginia,
combining beauty and elegance with comfort and practicality. Carole has more than a twenty-year practice in
the design world, including her work as a Nordstrom Buyer, general contractor, and art agent specializing in
International and Russian Art.

They are joined by Phyllis Spaulding, of Pivotal Design NW, who has worked with Carole Bordak over the past
several years in designing interiors that introduced “green” concepts in renovated vintage Portland properties,
and condos in the ever-emerging Pearl District. Her philosophy embraces both prescriptive as well as intuitive
design approaches that often marry the unexpected, and result in an engaging design gestalt. The Group boasts
of Debra Wade, of Creative Interiors, whose expertise as a designer and artist and whose color-command have
created her new book, The Integral Color Plan, which will be published next year. Debra melds experience and
exploration in her book, where psychology and physics meet home design. As is fitting for this internationally
focused collaboration, Ilya Dmitriev of St. Petersburg, Russia, is a renowned artist and interior designer who
has contributed both art and design concepts to this group’s endeavor.

Our Art

Forever Art carries a variety of art styles from artists all over the world. We believe art affects
everyone and distinctly evokes emotion from each individual. Therefore, our styles vary greatly;
including realism, impressionism, and expressionism. We also offer abstracts, pointillism, and
figurative art. We have more than 400 paintings available for purchase. We primarily carry oil on
canvas and oil on linen. Many of our artists have undergone years of rigorous training in multiple
art disciplines. And while we seek to make our art affordable, our art carries an intrinsic value that
far outweighs the price. An intrinsic value we know will permeate your home or workplace.

The Pearl

Only a few years ago the pearl district was the home of machinery and warehouses. The name
“Pearl District”, was coined by a local gallery owner over 20 years ago. He used the symbol of a
pearl to suggest the beauty and value of artist’s lofts and small galleries tucked in the shell of
ragtag warehouses. In a few years the area quickly changed colors from industrial to trendy.
Warehouses traded for cafes, and industrial smog replaced by high-rise condos and trendy
storefronts. The neighborhood has become most especially known for its art variety. With over
25 different galleries in the area, the pearl district is often the destination of international visitors.

Events

- First Thursday-
The First Thursday of every month art galleries and wine bars in the Pearl District extend their
hours. Come in every First Thursday for a special experience with creative exhibitions and meet-
the-artist events.

-Customer Appreciation-
Special events and discounts for our past customers.

We Support

The Street of Dreams
Waterfront Pearl

In the 2009 Urban Street
of Dreams, Forever Art's
design team was selected
as creative head of art
and decor for the $2.1
million "Ambassador"
suite (Waterfront Pearl
Building).