Housing Works Design On A Dime Event 2015

I attended the Design on a Dime opening night party to benefit Housing Works at the Metropolitan Pavilion.  This was the eleventh year for the event where 1600 attendees came together to get a look at inspirational room vignettes created by more than 60 top interior designers while shopping for new high end merchandise discounted up to 70% off retail. Yes shop too...  you could feel the high energy in the room. I would stop to chat knowing that the person I was talking to was anxious to shop and glare at all the design. Once the bell rings, all bets are off. All the proceeds from the event go towards Housing Works building their newest supportive housing development, the Hull Street Residence.

Some of my snaps from the event:

Mingled with friends old and new: Rebecca Reynolds & Ashley, Tamara Stephenson, Jonathan Legate, Stephen Fanuka & Tyler Wisler, Jennifer Flanders. 

The opening night had a fab party vibe, totally mobbbed! Celebs like Andy Cohen from Bravo and Ryan Serhant from Million Dollar Listing were also abound. Below are some images of my fave one-of-a-kind vignettes decorated with donated merchandise collectively from over 400 charitable home decor brands: 

 Antonino Buzzetta

 Arlene Angard

 Cory Damen Jenkins

Tyler Wisler

Tamara Stephenson Interior Design

Evette Rios

Byron C. James

Robin Baron

Ralph Lauren Paint

Elle Decor

Danielle Colding

Elissa Grayer

George Oliphant

Robert Passal for Arteriors

Jennifer Flanders

image credits: Felix R. Cid

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Design and Charity: Design on a Dime 2013

Rio Hamilton for Niedermaier

In one word, Epic!....describes the ninth annual Design on a Dime charity fundraiser supporting Housing Work's programs for the homeless living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.  Last night was the opening reception and I was able to peruse each designer's vignette at the press preview before the big reception.  I have to say they were all amazing...one designer vignette after another showcased bold, classic and daring designs. Around 64 designers participated creating rooms with donated furniture and accessories that sold 50-70% off retail. Amazing right? There are definite steals! This show runs thru the weekend so get your shoes on and dart down to the Metropolitan Pavilion on West 18th street! Sale open to the public: for info click here. This years proceeds goes toward their newest housing development, The Hull Street Residence in Brooklyn, N.Y.. 

Check out some of my FAVES.....and my Design On a Dime Pinterest board where you can see more amazing rooms!!