DIFFA • Dining by Design

DIFFA………..Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS.……….come together with designers to raise millions of dollars for HIV/AIDS victims.

On Monday night all of these tables will have diners enjoying………cocktails and extraordinary cuisine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIFFA…..on the pier • NYC • 2017

 

Dozens of New York Designers create tabletops for the DIFFA show here in New York.  The $$$ raised is for support of the AIDS programs………helping victims with their financial needs……housing….meds………whatever they need.

 

 

This is the 2oth year that I have supported the foundation….it is such a good cause.

 

 

DINNER with DIFFA

Dinner with DIFFA on the pier in the Hudson River is always a glamorous night.

I chose this setting as my favorite place to dine.  LOVE the chairs……each is covered with a dress.

The Design Industry in New York does make a DIFFArence!

 The money raised at this benefit goes to help the victims who are living with HIV/AIDS.

“Darling don’t be like the rest of them………..”

 

 

You too can pull up a chair………..next year.  Cocktails are $500 and and dinner is $1000.

DIFFA nyc • 2015• Billie Kid sells CONDOMS

BILLI KID was at the DIFFA expo on Pier 92 this past week-end.  Billi is probably the most talented of the street artists in New York.

To attract attention to those most at risk of contracting AIDS, Billi has invited 22 street artists to paint a RED TRAFFIC STOP SIGNS as part of a campaign to make young pople aware that HIV/AIDS still exists and that wearing a CONDOM can prevent it.

Attention getting CONDOM COVERS……..

Billi has donated his art to the auction to help raise money for DIFFA…….

he wants to make a DIFFArence.

BILLI with his design.  The STOP SIGNS have become CONDOM WRAPPERS.

DIFFA nyc 2015

DIFFA • Dining by Design……a wonderful event……..supported by The Rockwell Group, Interior Design Magazine, Ralph Lauren,  Fendi Casa, Patron Tequila, Hermes, Roche Bobois, Calvin Klein Home, Sunbrella, Design within Reach, Ligne Roset, Michael Fina and Ottawa.

Michael Aram was one of the table centerpieces sponsor.

Some of the most creative visionaries in design today have brought their talent to this event…….all helping to make a DIFFArence.

 

DIFFA nyc 2015 • Stacy Garcia

STACY GARCIA is proud to sponsor DIFFA’S Dining by Design.

KAYLEE DAILEY.……one of the designers……..was on hand to assist and answer all my questions.  Charming!

CLICK ON…..to see the SLIDESHOW

WALLPAPER: Paper Muse collection by York Wallcovering

FABRIC : Fabric Muse for LebaTex

Vintage plated by Spode

Glsware from Stacy’s own collection

FURNITURE:  Astor Arm Chair, Gustav Metal Side Chair and Henley Table by Bernhardt.

DIFFA 2014………the DIFFArence is in the Details

The designers this year for DINING BY DESIGN are all proud supporters of DIFFA in their fight against AIDS.  I applaud all of them for their creative contributions.  Millions of dollars will be raised thanks to their efforts…….working side by side to really make a DIFFArence.

RALPH LAUREN HOME has designed a vignette that reflects the spirit on “attic living”…………with the roof tops of Paris out the window [yes, I would love to move right in].

CLICK ON any vignette to enjoy the details

1.KRAVET: Diane von Furstenberg   2. David Rockwell   3. AXOR NYC: by Slade Architecture   4. INTERIOR DESIGN MAGAZINE with Ali Tayar   5. KNOLL with HOK   6 .IA INTERIOR ARCHITECTS & Teknion Studio   7. MARK BLACKWELL New York  8. TIMAYGUNAYDIN DESIGN &   Mee Tran Studio   9. GENSLER & Herman Miller   10. BEACON HILL by 2 Michaels   11. ECHO DESIGN   12.DESIGNTEX: illustrations of Charley Harper  13. HDR and Waldner’s   14. BENJAMIN MOORE:  by Jamie Drake   15. NEW YORK DESIGN CENTER: by Katie Curtis   16. MAYA ROMINOFF: by Kara Mann   17.LUXE INTERIORS + Design & Fendi Casa: by Philip Corrivan Design   18.ddc: by David Ling   19. CALVIN KLINE HOME   20. SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL         21. OTTAWA CANADA’S CAPITOL: By Geoff Howell studio   22. ARTERIORS  23. DESIGN WITHIN REACH  24. ROCHE BOBOIS PARIS   25.essie: by  Robert Verdi   

These sponsors are helping to fight a battle THAT CAN ONLY BE WON  with communication, courage and CASH.  Please help.