Last night was Publicolor’s Annual Stir, Splatter and Roll benefit and my office participated – what a great cause! It really helps bring a sense of creativity to people who may never have that opportunity except when a foundation like Publicolor comes into their lives. The fundraiser brought a great group of people, among them fashion icons Michael Kors and Nicole Miller, together to design table tops, which designers and guests painted during the event. These table tops were then sold during a silent auction after dinner.
Guests were handed white coveralls and invited to paint with us
Alison Uljee from my office created our table’s design from a carpet I had designed earlier this year. A group from the office went there to paint it while drinks flowed and some pretty group hors d’oeuvres were passed around. If you’re in New York next year this time you really should go – besides being a good cause it’s a fun party for young and old.
Alison and I at the final product - a bright, bold and fun tabletop
#1 by Anita Berlanga on April 16, 2009 - 8:14 am
You look like you are enjoying yourselves! Nothing like good wine and food to get a party started. Can you post a photo of the carpet that inspired this – it looks shagadelic, baby (In a Very Good Way:-)
I think it’s great that you (and so many designers) are so willing to give your time and give back!
chau!
Anita
#2 by admin on April 16, 2009 - 3:20 pm
We had a great time, Anita. That carpet is currently with the potential manufacturer – it’s less bright and way more muted than what the table ended up looking like. I’ll share some of the carpet designs with you soon.
#3 by Victoria Zlotkowski on April 19, 2009 - 7:37 pm
What a good idea, would love to do that too one day!
Nice pattern on the carpet.
XX
Victoria