The opening night benefit for Housing Works’ annual Design on a Dime fundraiser is always a super fun event that I look forward to each year. All the major players in the New York design community are there and it’s a great opportunity to catch up with one another and have a little fun while shopping for a great cause! Here’s a little recap of the night captured through the lens of my iPhone and my favorite app Instagram!

One of my first stops was HGTV designer Genevieve Gorder‘s booth for Valspar which was one of the event’s sponsors. …

One of my favorite charity events of the year is underway and if you’re in NYC this weekend I highly recommend visiting Design on a Dime – Housing Works’ annual benefit that supports the organization’s programs for homeless and low-income New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS. Each year New York’s top interior designers create beautiful room vignettes for Design on a Dime and all of the items are available for sale at a significant discount off retail to benefit Housing Works. You can score some amazing deals for your home while supporting a great cause. It’s the perfect excuse to shop!…