IFDA New York's Circle of Excellence Awards is a complete Circle of Love in my book!
for the design industry
in New York City
adding a spicy element with their witty banter were Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan who hosted the evening |
some honorees included
Kate Kelly Smith, House Beautiful;
Claire Coleman; IFDA founder;
Cary Kravet, Kravet Inc.;
Barbara Friedmann, ELLE DECOR;
Dara Caponigro, VERANDA;
Michael Boodro, ELLE DECOR;
Susan Weber, Bard Graduate Center for the Decorative Arts;
Jennifer Levene Bruno, VERANDA;
Charlotte Moss;
David Carey, president of Hearst Magazines
accepting on behalf of Newell Turner, House Beautiful
newly elected IFDA President,
Claudia Giselle Tejeda took to the podium to begin the evening
Claudia was elected as IFDA President in January 2011 -
see Claudia HERE in a video as she takes the new position
Claudia beaming
white and blue hydrangeas
chatting it up with other guests
@suzannesokolov and Matthew from Char-Mo
In a stately ballroom at one of NYC's most historical buildings,
For many it was a first chance to meet IFDA founding President Claire Coleman, and learn about what motivated her to bring IFDA to the public. Claire poignantly shared with the audience her desire to provide women with a voice in the design industry. I came away with an even deeper appreciation for the Hearst Corporation after hearing behind the scene stories about the distinct different flavors of each of their shelter magazines. Alexa Hampton shared with us inspiring thoughts about her family design business as well.
Alexa Hampton and Carey Kravet
Kravet folks enjoying the evening
the Kravet family receiving a standing ovation
a group of committee and board members
who worked hard to bring us this event
@novitapr
and a nice turnout of bloggers,
designers and public relations representatives
@quintessenceblg and @designerattache
I am a fairly new member of IFDA NY chapter, but after seeing these IFDA members at events over the years, I was invited to join in on a few educational programs they offer the community. It was not long before I felt compelled to join. Within a few short months of me becoming a member I was brought into the fold of design goodness, and now you will see I am tweeting about on IFDA's behalf, bringing them into the social media fold. The organization is working hard to make themselves known with bloggers and on social media as well.
Charlotte Moss with
David Carey President Hearst Magazine
pretty centerpieces of white and blue hydrangeas
chatting it up with other guests
@suzannesokolov and Matthew from Char-Mo
In a stately ballroom at one of NYC's most historical buildings,
we listened to heartfelt stories of love and success.
IFDA awarded some of my favorites in the industry, and it was refreshing to hear their personal stories. I was touched by all of it and proclaim the event a
IFDA awarded some of my favorites in the industry, and it was refreshing to hear their personal stories. I was touched by all of it and proclaim the event a
Circle of Love,
as well as Circle of Excellence.
It warmed my heart to hear the historic family tale of the Kravet family, and journey of how they became the pinnacle of excellence they are today...to learn more about Charlotte Moss and hear of her inspiring love for philanthropy and design
and how she intermingles these two worlds.
representatives from Miele and Whitegoods designer and blogger Tyler Wisler with George of NBC's George to the Rescue |
Kravet folks enjoying the evening
the Kravet family receiving a standing ovation
a group of committee and board members
who worked hard to bring us this event
@novitapr
and a nice turnout of bloggers,
designers and public relations representatives
@quintessenceblg and @designerattache
ladies from Fabricut in attendance
New York Design Center in the house! |
Thank You IFDA for giving us
this Circle of Excellence,
and thank you to all my fellow members
and those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to put the evening together.
In my opinion, it is a complete
Circle of Love!
Come on over and visit us at
IFDA's website,
blog, twitter
and
Facebook page
to see more of what's cooking
Happy Nesting
XO Tamara
this Circle of Excellence,
and thank you to all my fellow members
and those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to put the evening together.
In my opinion, it is a complete
Circle of Love!
Come on over and visit us at
IFDA's website,
blog, twitter
and
Facebook page
to see more of what's cooking
Happy Nesting
XO Tamara