Par-ties

Hi - so last night I went to the Dining by Design event here in New York (pictures to follow later), and although DIFFA is always close to my heart, I have to say I was disappointed. I think having Elle Decor as its partner the first year kept the quality and excitement of the tables at a high - and that without that discerning eye - the tables left much to be desired. I attended with two people who had never gone before -so for them, it was really nice....but just nice. Not exciting. Of course, David Rockwell outdid himself with a fully knitted vignette - that was wonderful. And, Benjamin Moore did a great vignette using paint chips in the most creative and genius ways - as the "tiles" for the house; as placecards, etc. These were definitely highlights. But J.C. Penney over a Target setting - just doesn't do it for me. Also, I think the grungy spaces of the past - allowed for the creative settings to stand out even more - while the Sky Studio (Ace Gallery) is really lovely - and maybe "too lovely"....who knows?

Also, in the past, there was one grand event - so you saw everyone and it was a networking extravaganza. Now, there's the cocktail party one night and the dinner the next. Also, the great silent auction was gone. I guess you can tell....I wasn't impressed.

But I was impressed by the party our girl in Denver helped with for Mod Liv. It was an auction/benefit and they used those adorable Magis puppies. Local artistis and designers designed them and we bought "DEVO"! Here's some of the shots from that well turned out event.