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Tableau 2009, Coming This November

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You’ll fly away…

September 1st, 2010

Scottsdale, Ariz – You’ll fly away if you’re the successful bidder at the upcoming IFDA Tableau 2010 gala being held on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. In addition to the fantasy tablescape design competition and dinner, the event also features a live auction with three incredible trips. This event will benefit Ryan House, the first pediatric respite and palliative care home in the Southwest serving children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.



Wine Lovers – trip for 4 to Napa aboard a private jet; 2 rooms for two nights at the luxurious Meadowood Resort, meals, spa treatments, wine tasting excursion with Master Sommelier Gilles de Chambure.



Taste Slovenia – six days and five nights for 2 on a magical journey through Slovenia. Private tour guides, 5 star accommodations, wines and exquisite cuisine as you travel through one of Europe’s best kept secrets. All inclusive except for international air fare.



Tango in Buenos Aires – seven days and six nights for 4 in one of the most romantic cities in the world beginning at Palacio Duhua Park Hyatt, sumptuous dinners, wine tastings, private sightseeing of the city, and then the finest Tango show in Buenos Aires. A private tango lesson at the mansion of Mayoral and Elsa Maria, world famous dancers, custom art tours, professional sommeliers at private wine clubs, and personal shopping guides will enchant the lucky winner of this amazing experience.

For more information about IFDA Tableau 2010 please visit the website at www.ifdatableau.com or call 480-443-4886.

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IFDA Tableau 2010 Announces Honorary Chair

July 25th, 2010

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…

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IFDA Tableau is pleased to announce that CitationAir will be a title sponsor in 2010!

May 3rd, 2010

IFDA Tableau is pleased to announce that CitationAir will be a title sponsor in 2010!

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Where Madison Avenue Cool meets Urban Chic!

March 18th, 2010

In 2007, IFDA created an event unlike any other in the Valley to benefit our community. By bringing together professionals from all areas of the Furnishings and Design industry and allowing them to unleash their imaginations to create fantasy tablescapes, Tableau was born. Now in it’s fourth year, IFDA Tableau strives to create an over-the-top gala experience that guests won’t forget while contributing to an extraordinary charity.

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Genie In A Bottle – Fashion Robert Black

October 28th, 2009

What woman has not thumbed through the Red Carpet pages of In Style Magazine and secretly wished a genie in a bottle would grant her three wishes:

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A Romantic Picnic Along the Seine – Sharon Woodward and Neiman Marcus Collaborate

August 17th, 2009

We caught up with Sharon Woodward this lazy Sunday afternoon to see if we could sleuth out some information about her table design for the 2009 Tableau event while indulging in La Grande Orange pizza – yum! Apparently Sharon lives by the motto of the Girls Scouts – “Be Prepared”. Not only is she prepared with her design concept. . .she graciously allowed us to follow her to Neiman’s for a little look see!

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IFDA’s Tableau a Smashing Success

November 25th, 2008

More than 200 people turned out to enjoy lavishly designed table settings and Monte Carlo-style casino gaming, all while supporting local nonprofit Ryan House.

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