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Housing Works “Design on a Dime”
In just three weeks, May 5-7, the largest-ever roster of designers and celebrities will come together for Housing Works’ 7th Annual spectacular interior design shopping benefit, Design on a Dime, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea. All five of this year’s co-chairs, Iman, Nate Berkus, James Huniford, Charlotte Moss, and Lara Spencer, will attend to raise funds for Housing Works – a non-profit with a mission to end AIDS and homelessness.

Design on a Dime

Design on a Dime 2011 features 54 of the world’s top interior designers. Each designer will create a room vignette using new, donated merchandise, which is then sold for 50-70% off retail pricing to raise money for Housing Works. Event sponsors include HomeGoods, Valspar Paint and Traditional Home.

Design on a Dime

“It was an easy decision to get involved with an event like Design on a Dime. The idea that decorating your house can build a home for someone else is just fantastic,” said Iman, who is collaborating with Robert Verdi to create her dream boudoir featuring original artwork from David Bowie.

Design on a Dime

Nate Berkus echoed Iman’s comments: “Many New Yorkers know Housing Works as a great thrift store. But, their mission is a serious one, providing care and community for those suffering with HIV/AIDS. I am honored to join them for Design on a Dime, to raise funds and awareness for the good work they do.”

one of several Housing Works Thrift Shops in NYC

Design on a Dime 2011 benefits Housing Works’ Jefferson Avenue Residence Project, a new housing development consisting of 12 permanent units of supportive housing for single, formerly homeless adults living with HIV/AIDS.

Jefferson Avenue Residence Project

Other 2011 notable design highlights: The design duo Tilton Fenwick will partner with event sponsor Traditional Home to create a fictional design bloggers’ home office complete with a new white iPad 2. MTV Networks’ Yetta Banks will build her ultimate fantasy walk-in closet. If you’re in New York at the beginning of May, you’ve got to check it out:
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WHO: Iman, Nate Berkus, Lara Spencer and Charlotte Moss join founding chair James Huniford, and dozens of other top designers and celebrities.
WHAT: Housing Works’ 7th-annual Design on a Dime Benefit
WHEN: Ticketed opening night reception and shopping, Thursday, May 5 (Starts at $150 advance/$200 at the door). Free public sale, May 6 and 7 (10 AM to 6 PM)
WHERE: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W. 18th St., New York City
WHY: Benefits Housing Works’ Jefferson Avenue Residence Project, a new housing development in Brooklyn for homeless adults living with HIV/AIDS
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