Terri Welch, SueAnn Aronson, Sharon Woodward, Cindy Lewton, and Karen Wirrig present the IFDA donation of $20,000 to Dieter Gable, president of the Ryan House Board of Directors.
IFDA raises $20,000 for Ryan House
November 15th, 2010
IFDA AZ produces Tableau 2010
20 designer fantasy tables filled the ballroom of the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess to the delight of nearly 200 guests at the IFDA Tableau 2010 held on October 9, 2010. The fourth annual event will benefit Ryan House, the first pediatric respite and palliative care home in the Southwest serving children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
Event chair, Sue Ann Aronson said “I was so moved after visiting Ryan House and meeting the Cotter family that I was compelled to somehow get involved. Seeing that IFDA had made Ryan House their choice of charity, I decided to immerse myself in getting involved and to me, that meant to chair the event to bring it to a new level.”
She worked tirelessly for this entire year with a small committee of volunteers to produce a spectacular event that featured a Mad Men themed cocktail party including look-alike models in vintage fashion provided by Fashion by Robert Black, the Sterling Cooper Men’s Club with scotch tastings and custom cigars, a luxe silent auction while the guests also judged the 20 fantasy tables created by some of the Valley’s leading design professionals.
The dinner featured a delicious menu, remarks from our Honorary Chair Christi Warner-Beyer and a moving presentation by Jack Hebert, an attorney with Polsinelli Shughart Law Firm, who is also a speaker on behalf of Ryan House.
New this year was a live auction with Letitia Frye, star of the new TLC series Auctioneer$. Items included trips to exotic locations like Napa Valley via private jet and a gourmet tour of Slovenia. Tango dancers enhanced the mood when a week of tango for four in Buenos Aires came up for sale. A new work of art “Enduring Spirit” created especially for Ryan House by renowned artist Raymond Clearwater was purchased by a local family. In addition, Mr. Clearwater’s publisher, New York Graphics, provided 500 prints of this new piece directly to Ryan House for sale as a continuing means of income. Ms. Frye also conducted an auction to “Fund a Need” to make direct donations to support programs at Ryan House. At the conclusion of the program all the design awards were presented.
The evening continued with a private party for Tableau guests at Stone Rose Lounge with a DJ, specialty desserts, and the wonderful feeling that we had helped an important local charity that is the only one of its kind in the United States. Ryan House stands alone as a pediatric respite and palliative care home providing necessary services to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. The doors to Ryan House opened in March, 2010 and IFDA is proud to have supported it for the past three years. For complete details on the event and to see all the pictures, please visit www.ifdatableau.com or visit IFDA Tableau on Facebook.
Award winning designers:
Best Expression of a Theme: Leslie Colvin, Room for a View for table #15 “Spooky Little Thing”
Most Sophisticated: Ryan O’Meara, Palavela Home for table #19 “An Intimate Affair”
Best Use of Color: Rosie Cardenas, Baisch & Skinner for table #22 “Fall Splendor”
Most Whimsical: Cindy Lewton, AZ Design Group for table #17 “Autumn Tea Party”
Most Glamorous: Michelle Cook, Portobello Home for table #21 “A Night in Paris”
People’s Choice co-winners: Karen Egan, Karlee Enterprises for table #4 “Through the Eyes of a Child” and Kim White, centriKdesign for table #5 “Dia de los Muertos”
The Arizona Chapter also held a Student Design Competition in conjunction with Tableau and this was won by Gabriela Jacobsen. She designed the incredible entry surround which perfectly set the tone for our Mad Men themed cocktail party. She will be awarded a scholarship from IFDA, AZ Chapter for her efforts.
Photo credits: Tables – Scott Sandler Photographic
Event – Ron Nachtwey
Through A Child’s Eyes
September 20th, 2010
Sometimes paint does more than just color a wall — it can also tell a story. At Ryan House, a volunteer-run facility for children with spinal muscular atrophy and other life-limiting conditions, every room is painted in carefully selected colors centered around a fun, yet functional theme.
With names like “Suds ’Yer Duds” (laundry), “Creative U” (art room), “Do Re Mi” (music room), “Swimming Hole” (hydrotherapy pool) and
“S’More Café” (dining room), it’s easy to see why the rooms easily lend themselves to mural art. Because Ryan House was built to celebrate
life, creating an uplifting and child-friendly environment was paramount to the facility’s design. Designer Suzanne Hanson explains,
“I wanted this to be a cheerful house and the best way to accomplish this was with color. Responses to the project are overwhelmingly
positive… most important, of course, are the smiles on the children’s faces!”[...]
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.
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…
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!
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.
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:
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.
2012 Proceeds Benefit
- Ryan House
2012 Sponsors
- International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA)
- The Phoenician A Luxury Collection Resort
- The James Agency
- Scott Sandler Photographic Architectural photography and offical photographer for IFDA Tableau