At the ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST HOME DESIGN SHOW 2012 on Pier 94 in the Hudson River I met Barry Entner……….a designer of Contemporary Glass Lighting and Sculpture. Using his own unique vision he creates otherworldly forms using innovative techniques. I was “stunned” by their visceral beauty.
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Barry works with designers, galleries and collectors who appreciate his unique sculptures.
Click on: Barry Entner Sculpture
The DIFFA Dining by Design benefit dinner [on Pier 94 in the Hudson River] was a gals evening. David Rockwell’s table was a study in simplicity.
There were about 500 guests at this gala event. At $500 a ticket…….a quarter of a million dollars was raised for the fight against AIDS>
Each chair was a different design………..perhaps symbolizing the differences in the people who once occupied them.
The entire table was dripping in melted wax……visible reminders of our triumph over darkness.
When you have a lot of candles lit…..their presence is dominant………..you cannot ignore them.
AIDS has taken the lives of many of our friends. The partly melted candles are symbolic of their lives…….but they live on in my memory.
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DIFFA 2012 on Pier 94 on the Hudson River
“SHELL SHOCK” when I saw this masterpiece. Reminded me of the 15 years I spent on the beaches of Sanibel……collecting shells……[which I have saved]……and now I know what to do with them.
Exquisite lighting………this table setting was created by Dwayne Clark and Bob Gaynor.
Arte Italica provided the glassware…….[some of which is in my own collection].
I shall treat my own “Garden Goddess” with this decolletage.
At first I thought……….why the BELL? Well, it is a tiny tureen cover. And…..”the calla lillies are in bloom” [eg Katherine Hepburn].
So many to thank for making this creation possible. Lillian August deserves beaucoup “kudos”.
La Crema Wines was very generous in supplying hundreds of bottles of wine…….and it was all consumed.
I will not re-create the white plaster table……….[will use a table cloth to simulate the look].
Silver…..coral and starfish……….
Clever use of the lucite chairs………thank you RDYC Interior Design and Architectural Development for your support .
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At this years DIFFA 2012 on PIER 94 in the Hudson River……outstanding talent was invited to create over 40 “Tabletops”….and Room Settings. Architects, artists, designers and students created a fantastic world for entertaining.
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There were many more……..I will try to share them with you each day of this week. I hope you find them full of ideas to re-create in your own dining room.
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What is DIFFA? Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids. This is the 15th Annual Show…..in New York…..on Pier 94 in the Hudson River. It draws a talented and diverse group of Architects, Designers and Artists…..all displaying their exceptional talents.
It is held in conjunction with Architectural Digest Home Design Show.
A Bioluminescent Evening at Sea………by the Marie Aiello Design Studio…..and Resource Furniture. Later this week I will do a BLOG and VIDEO of this “Tabletop”……….It was my favorite in the show.
KRAVET with JONATHAN ADLER……..Greek Key inspired walls……Gray Nixon Dinnerware…….Pop Highball glasses. Love the gray and citrus color palate.
New York University students created this whimsy………..for Ethan Allen. I love the pink Flamingos………perhaps I need a few for the “New Look” on my terrace.
Love the chandelier……but the wind on my terrace would destroy all those crystals. Boo hoo.
Strange and Spooky………but enchanting…..by HBA/HIRSCH BEDNER ASSOCIATES……..Kelly Sutton of Young,Broke & Decorating was chosen to design this room.
Click on……. Kelly Sutton, CID, LEED AP | Young Broke and DECORATING
RALPH LAUREN………..of course. This is his salute to Alfredo Parades for his contribution to DIFFA.
Designed by Thom Filicia……..the openly gay interior designer on the TV show…..Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. [ I can be seen in the reflection in the mirror ]…….yes, you do have to look closely to see me.
He difinately added to the DIFFA GLAM of this worthy event.
MARIMEKKO……….who else!? The Finnish Designer from the 60″s . In the 70′s I did my entire bedroom with her fabrics…..125 yards of it. Even the floor was done……..then polyurethaned with 5 coats.
You can purchase these in the new store on 5th Avenue………next door to Eataly.
DESING WITHIN REACH……….provided two chair for each guest……..one to sit in and one to take home…..[next to their coffee cup].
Marchesa for Lenox……..so elegant.
Ali Tayar with Jones Falls Furniture Company. Dots printed by Custom Digital Printing by Wolf Gordon.
SLADE ARCHITECTURE……soooooooooo slick. Beauiful. They were the designers Mattel chose for the new Barbie-Doll store in Shanghai.
Midnight supper on a New York City terrace. Does it look like mine? This one was designed by Arpad Baksa
ECHO DESIGN GROUP gets my vote for the best “Tribal ” feel.
Love the simplicity……..the tribal feel…….the table…..the stools…….the black glassware.
Gay wedding cake. Does a drag-queen jump out ? NO. It’s the “I DO” State by State. Dufner Heighes did it again. FUN…….FUN………FUN. Background photos of gay couples who got married.
SHAWN HENDERSON INTERIOR DESIGN.
LIEBHERR………….leaders in design innovation.
What to do with all those empty wine bottles? Voila!
RING A BELL? RDYC does with me! Libby Langdon came up with this fabulous idea.
RDYC INTERIOR DESIGN and ARCHITECTURAL DEVELOPEMENT……….A shell fantasy taking me back to my summers on Sanibel Island in Florida. An inspiration for me to replicate on my terrace this summer. The tableware by Arte Italica………[many of which are in my own collection.]
“DIVA DALI”……paying homage to Salvador and surrealism. Centerpiece by Joseph Stabilito….dinnerware by Barney’s.
Stephanie Goto.….a brilliant architect……… created this mysterious and magical dining room. She also created one of my favorite restaurants here in New York…..MORIMOTO.
Nile Johnson for Philosophy Design Studio and Cheryl Umbles for Perspectives Interiors. Gives me a great idea for placemats on my terrace.
Kudos to Tilton for this incredible tabletop. I plan to duplicate the tablecloth for summer entertaining on my own terrace.
The pattern…..”Vuelta” by Christian Lacroix.
TF + DIFFA Dining by Design 2012 | Tilton Fenwick | Curators of Chic
INPUT CREATIVE STUDIO RDYC put there their forward thinking into this clever tabletop……dedicated to all the “digital freaks” who dwell among us.
Mark Cunningham….hosted by Alfredo Parades………so strikingly beautiful……….I will try and duplicate the look on my own dining table. Would you like an invite to dinner?
Elfin Vodka………all you can drink……at the COCKTAILS BY DESIGN PARTY.…..$150………treats from New York’s top restaurants……paired with LaCrema wines. The specialty cocktails were a delight. [ Oh, the migraine the next day].
FIT …….[Fashion Institute of Technology] students created this magical world of swirling butterflies……[another idea for the redesign of my terrace trellis.]
BENJAMIN MOORE PAINTS……..wall of painted book covers….tabletop is layers of painted books….and whimsical paper sculptures popping out of books.
“GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER”……Styled by Alexa Stevenson
Dinner plates by John Derian
HERMAN MILLER……….takes me back to the 1950′s when I designed a clock for his firm.
DIFFA has generated millions of dollars…..and is proud to contribute to the fight against AIDS.
Pier 94 Videos – That’s So New York: DIFFA’s Dining by Design
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I finally got up the courage to fly in a small airplane. The pilot lives here in my building.
A trusty little one engine Cessna. The weather was beautiful when we started………….then a fog set it and refused to lift. We lifted off anyway.
Was fantastic to see Miss Liberty…..on her Island.
Because of 911 Security…………you can’t fly over NYC…….just around it.
The construction site where the Twin Towers once stood. My little Lumix telephoto did it’s best to take pictures in the fog.
On the right you can see the trees that have been planted at the 911 Memorial Site.
WALL STREET…….Govenors Island is in the middle on the right.
My apartment……….in the tower in the middle of the photo.
The San Remo Towers……….towering over Central Park……….home to Steven Spielberg and many other famous people. A nice apt there…..like Dustin Hoffman’s will run you 25mil………more if it has a direct park view.
The Tappan Zee Bridge over the Hudson River. They are planning on constructing a new one soon.
Curving bridge into Nyack New York. Mikhail Baryshnikov lives along the water on the left. You can see him dance……..click below
Mikhail Baryshnikov Don Quixote Final Act – YouTube
The Majestic Towers………..Deco fron the 1930′s
The Colliseum Sports Arena near Macy’s.
And we landed safely back in New Jersey. It was an experience…….except for that damn FOG!
We met at AYZA…….Wine and Chocolate Bar on West 31st street.
Laura and Chrystie…………and a very sweet waitress helped us decide which chocolate is the most divine. Jacque Torres champagne truffles or ……..
Molten Chocolate cupcake with raspberry sauce. Good choice.
We paused for water at the garden in the middle of the street in front of the Flatiron Building.
Giant Head sculpture in Madison Square Park by the Spanish artist Jaume Plensa. Her name is “Echo”………..44 feet tall……inspited by the Greek mythological nymph.
She was having a ball with her chalk.
Stopped for YOGO on the corner of the park.
We picked up a Rustic Tuscan loaf at Eataly food emporium on Fifth Avenue.
Georgia peaches were enticing.
We strolled up Fifth Avenue to 31st street……..toward the Empire State Building
We liked the menu…………but we just ate! Back later………..for dinner.
We headed for the High Line, the new park built on the railroad tracks along the Hudson River.
Met two really charming students….Rosemary and Brittany…
so cute…..I wanted to take them home with me…………for tea on the terrace.
We stopped in at the BORTOLAMI Gallery on West 20th street.
The current show is by the artist Thilo Heinzman.
Laura met one of her clients………….the director of the gallery. Cute guy!
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Even the doggies are suffering……….lots of tongues hanging out.
Taking shade under a telephone kiosk.
She charges $2 and is raking it in.
Bask on a rock………seems like it would be cooler in the water !
Look for one of these.
Without Sun block………
With Sun Block !
Too HOT to row………hoist a sail.
Hire a Pedi-cab and let this cutie do the peddling!
Hire a carriage……..and leave the trotting to the horse.
Pretend you are in Hawaii.
Cool off in Times Square. [Yeah, right]!
Take a shower in the fountain in Washington Square.
Paddle around in the pool at my Swim Club.
Estelle took a dip…..and maybe one too many!
Or reserve a Cabana for the day………with the Opera House nearby.
Paddle with Ocean Kayak……..in the Hudson River……….it’s free.
Take a cruise around Manhattan.
Catch a breeze along the Hudson River………..but today it is too DAMN hot.
Row your boat………or sit in the shade under Bow Bridge.
Carry a big umbrella.
Carry a small umbrella.
Sit under a paper umbrella.
Sit in the shade……..under your umbrella.
Take a nap in the garden at MOMA.
Wear something airy and frilly.
DO NOT sit in an outdoor cafe…………way to caliente!
Ride the WHAC A MOLE at the Wohlman Rink.
Hang out on the Great Lawn…at 80th street.
Sit on a pier in the Hudson River.
Sit on a chair in Times Square……….it is the ONLY thing that is FREE !
Cool your feet in the Yacht Pond of the East Side of the park.
Hike up your skirt and walk in Bethesda Fountain.
Climb out your window…….with your dog…….and sit on a ledge. DUH!
Or just “air condition” your legs with holes in your stockings.
In New York…..anything goes.
