In the News: Sunbrella Pitches in for Pretty in Pink 4 Life Promotion

From fabrics to philanthropy, Sunbrella is an all-star in our book. Sunbrella has teamed up with Irwin Feld Design/Mid Century Antiques for the sale of a spectacular mid-century upholstered ottoman, of which the proceeds will benefit the Connecticut Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

The 1960’s iron ottoman has been freshly powder coated in fuchsia and reupholstered with Sunbrella Steeplechase Malibu in a petite pattern and accented with Canvas Hot Pink piping. With such color, we think this chair is ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.

The Pretty in Pink 4 Life concept originated last September when Irwin Feld Design/Mid Century Antiques hosted a fall networking event in the gallery. With a gathering during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the firm decided to use the event to raise awareness as well as funds for Komen for the Cure. A fabulous mid-century modern chrome bench was polished and reupholstered in pink and offered for sale with all proceeds benefiting Komen for the Cure.  With the support of social media friends, Sunbrella made its way into the equation and a loving home was found for the bench.

The Pretty in Pink 4 Life sculptural ottoman is priced at $1,200 and can be found on the Irwin Feld Design website. You can find Sunbrella's Steeplechase Malibu fabric at the DDB in Sonia's Place, at the PDC in Summit Furniture and at the DCOTA in Jeffrey Michaels.

Designers Create 'Holiday House 2010' Benefitting Komen for the Cure

Need some holiday decorating inspiration? We’re not just talking about the upcoming winter holidays, but all holidays. The Holiday House has banded together with breast cancer survivors and advocates to create a Holiday-themed Designer Showhouse featuring original tabletop designs, settings, and rooms by renowned interior designers.

Designers will create tables and rooms celebrating specific holidays, from a New Year’s Eve party to a New Year’s Day brunch, Valentine’s Day lounge and more. Robin Wilson is setting her tablescape for Easter. Rooms by Eric Cohler and Stephen Fanuka are creating a Mother’s Day fete. Krissa Rossbund, Senior Style Editor of Traditional Home, is partnering with Silver Peacock to create an unforgettable birthday party.



The show will offer an array of activities such as hot chocolate and lunch at the Marie Belle Chocolatier Cafe, shopping at the Holiday House Boutique, and a Rizzoli Pop-up-bookstore. In addition, the showhouse will feature lectures, book signings, and culinary demonstrations.

Special events will include an "Authors Night" book signing with a host of authors personalizing the season's best illustrated books, including Bobby McAlpine’s The Home Within Us, Jamee Gregory’s New York Parties, Nancy Corzine’s Glamour at Home, Richard Mishaan’s Modern Luxury, and many more.



The Holiday House benefits the Great New York City Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

The Opening Night Gala will be held on Tuesday, November 30th from 6:30-9:30 PM. The evening’s honorary chairs are Sara Gore, host of LXTV, and Maurice Dubois, CBS 2 News anchor.

The venue for HOLIDAY HOUSE 2010 has been donated by Emily and Len Blavatnik and will be open to the public from Wednesday, December 1st through Wednesday, December 15th, 2010. Admission is $25. Hours are 10 AM until 6 PM. Thursdays until 8 PM.

For more information, please visit www.holidayhousenyc.com or email holidayhousenyc@gmail.com.