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Christi Warner Beyer

IFDA Tableau 2010 Announces Honorary Chair

Scottsdale, AZ – Christi Warner-Beyer has been named as Honorary Chair of the IFDA Tableau 2010 fourth annual event being held on October 9, 2010 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess to benefit Ryan House.

“I am so thrilled to be asked to be the Honorary Chair of the Tableau Event this year. I am a big fan of the work Ryan House does and hope our event this year will raise awareness and much needed money for this wonderful organization,” said Christi. Ryan House is the first pediatric respite and palliative care home in the Southwest serving children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.

Ms. Warner-Beyer has a background in the furnishings and design industry because of the former family business, Warner Furnishings, as well as a strong commitment to children’s charities. “She is the perfect choice for our event this year”, according to Sue Ann Aronson, IFDA president-elect and event co-chair. “This event will be the most unique charity gala in the Valley featuring a professionally designed fantasy tablescape competition where guests are the judges and then dine with the designers, a “Mad Men” themed cocktail party, “men’s only” cigar and scotch lounge, surprise entertainment and live auction plus after-party.”

The International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA), Arizona Chapter is a professional association comprised of executives and business owners from all aspects of the Furnishings and Design industries. For information about this upcoming event please visit www.ifdatableau.com.

Scottsdale, AZ – IFDA Tableau is pleased to announce that CitationAir will be a title sponsor in 2010.

CitationAir is a private aviation solutions company—they sell transportation solutions that meet your needs—whether that’s a Jet Card, a Jet Share, a whole Jet Management aircraft or a customized solution for a corporate flight department. No other company can deliver the efficient combination of these products under one roof, equating to reduced costs and better value for you. For more information about this exciting company please visit: www.citationair.com

Wine lovers will enjoy the fabulous trip to Napa aboard a private jet, luxurious accommodations, and private wine tastings along with gourmet cuisine. Just one of the exciting live auction items available at IFDA Tableau 2010 on October 9, 2010 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.

CitationAir will also be hosting a pre-event party for top level sponsors and VIP guests at a private hangar at Scottsdale Air Park on October 8, 2010. For the perfect Tableau sponsor opportunity for your company please contact: Echelon Experiences Patricia McLemore – 949.466.3526 ~ Sarina May – 949.212.9032

November 2008

More than $5,000 in proceeds donated to Ryan House

Imagine designing – then dining at – over-the-top tables fit for Marie Antoinette or Scarlett O’Hara. Some of the Valley’s best designers did just that at IFDA’s second-annual Tableau designing, dining and gaming event on Friday, November 14 at Chaparral Suites Resort Scottsdale, benefiting Ryan House.

“More than 200 guests joined the designers and literally became part of their dining fantasies,” explains Karen Sugarman, president of IFDA’s Arizona chapter. “First, they dined with the designers at 24 fabulous tables and then they placed their bets – Monte-Carlo style – at gaming tables.” The event also featured wonderful raffle prizes and gave guests the opportunity to vote on their favorite tabletops. Design winners included:

• Best Use of Color – "Kaleidoscope" – Adrienne Hart/Maggie Anderson, H2Originals
• Most Entertaining – "Soir Extraordinaire" – Leslie Colvin, Room for a View
• Most Unique Use of Materials – "Glimpse of Peace" – Christine Norris, Your Home-Your Sanctuary/Karin L. Crawford, God’s Garden Treasures
• Most Hollywood Glam – "Venetian Carnival" – Dana George, Cielo Interiors
• Most Creative – "Let them Eat Cake!" – Celia Schauble, In Pursuit of WOW
• Most Elegant – "Dinner at Versailles" – Karen Wirrig, Karen Cole Designs

In addition to recognizing Tableau designers, the event also honored Ryan House, Arizona’s first children’s palliative care home scheduled to open in 2009. A portion of the proceeds generated by the fundraiser, resulting in $5,000, was donated to the development of Ryan House.

“Ryan House would not be possible without the exceptional support from our community and charitable donors, such as IFDA,” says Nancy Martin, Ryan House executive director. “The Tableau competition was a huge success and we feel honored to have been the beneficiary of such a fun and unique event.”