Taking another giant step ~ California Home + Design

From my last post, many of you fabulous readers know that I have recently decided to expand my business and move to California. It was a very big decision, and after many really tough years in New York establishing my business and blog, I am thrilled to say a large part of what made that time so exciting beyond the fantastic clients and projects were the readers of this very blog and the fabulous friends and colleagues I met along the way.

Now, as I touch down in Newport Beach, CA an amazing opportunity presented itself that was just too amazing to give up. So many of us as designers and bloggers like to wear many colorful hats.
I am no different.

Never one for being stuck in a "design" shaped box, I jumped at the chance to have a new exciting adventure with an editorial focus, as I make my way through all the great designers and architects that Southern California has to offer. Now, not only can I share their stories on my own blog but with all the readers of California Home & Design Magazine both online and in print, which is fantastic.

It is always about helping to elevate the interior design business as a whole which is what I have strived for my entire career, whether through my own blog here on Dec-a-Porter, or at every speaking engagement. This was just a logical next step in that direction to help bring great design to every home owner and celebrate all the amazing talents that our industry has to offer.

Make sure to follow along online while we put the Fall issue to print..
through inspiration rooms ..

"I Could Live Here:.." Series.. and House Tours..

Product reviews.. Trends and my favorite Destination reports.

but don't worry, that does not mean I will not be sharing my own point of view and finds right here on Dec-a-Porter. This will always be a very special place that I will always remain dedicated to .. but as we all struggle to find more hours in the day, I too find it difficult to give as much attention to this platform as I was once able to. It has become more about specific fewer but higher quality posts, rather than quantity.

I hope you will remain fans of Dec-a-Porter, follow along whether on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook or Twitter.. but lastly, if not most importantly, stay tuned for some very exciting news on the Interior Design front as the summer comes to a close I hope to be able to share some very exciting and special news on the growth and of Mehditash Design.

Wishing you all a great summer, and will keep you all updated.

DIFFA - Dining by Design - Part 2

The coverage of the tables from yesterday's post continues, with more beautiful tabletop design at DIFFA ~ Dining by Design show at the Architectural Digest Show in Manhattan.


Ralph Lauren Home

Arteriors

3 M Architectural Markets Rottet Studio 

Beacon Hill 2 Michaels

Designtex

Calvin Klein Home

essie Robert Verdi

IA Architects & Teknion Studio 

Interior Design Magazine Ali Taylor with Alejandro Cabrera

* all images (c) Jennifer Mehditash // Dec-a-Porter

DIFFA Dining by Design 2014 

PUBLIC VIEWING HOURS:
Friday, March 21-Saturday, March 22 -> 11am—7pm
Sunday, March 23 -> 10am—6pm
Tickets $30

GALA DINNER - To purchase tickets, click here. Monday, March 24  6:30 – 11 pm

DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS is one of the country’s largest supporters of direct care for people living with HIV/AIDS and preventive education for those at risk. Merging care and commerce, supporters of DIFFA come from all fields of fine design and the visual arts, including: architecture, fashion design, interior design, photography and consumer product design.

With fundraising efforts bolstered by strategic partnerships and unique events showcasing innovation and creativity, DIFFA has mobilized the immense resources of the design communities and granted over $40 million to hundreds of AIDS service organizations nationwide.

Since being founded in 1984 by Patricia Green and Larry Pond, DIFFA has granted funds to organizations which fight AIDS by providing:

• preventive education programs targeted to populations at risk of infection
• treatment and direct-care services for people living with HIV/AIDS
• public policy initiatives which add resources to private sector efforts

Support DIFFA here.

DIFFA-Dining by Design - Part 1 at the Architectural Digest Show

My visit to the Architectural Digest Home Design Show last year was very successful for me and my design practice as I found some really fantastic artists that ended up collaborating with me on a few design installations..

One of the main highlights for me every year is always the DIFFA-Dining by Design tables exhibition... as is of course, my breakfast with Modenus and the lovely team of BlogTour NYC with a few #MarysandMimosas to start us off right!




In it's 16th year, this annual celebration of art, fashion and design draws on the collaborative powers of tabletop and interior/architectural minds in a way that is always very inspiring and highly creative, and this year was certainly no exception. All of that AND all for a special cause.. now that is simply Magic.

Interior Design Magazine - design by Ali Taylor

"DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS is one of the country's largest supporters of direct care for people living with HIV/AIDS & preventive education for those at risk." 

Some of the first look at the tables and their designers.. make sure to check out their links too and support everyone that helps make this possible every year..

I'm just going to let the tables speak for themselves..

Kravet / Lee Jofa designed by Aerin Lauder

Goil and Tom (AM/MOR Architecture), Justin Huxol (HUXHUX Design) with Whoopi Goldberg

EDG - The Roger Thomas Collection

Parsons The New School for Design with Mentors "2 Michaels" design

New York Design Center - by Thom Filicia

Architectural Digest 

and if you are in New York, and can head into the city.. make sure to stop by and visit these tables and show yourself.. it is definitely worth the trip.

PUBLIC VIEWING

Friday, March 22 - Saturday, March 23
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 24
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Explore the latest in design trends as you view the amazing installations and shop the silent auction. 
TICKETS: $30 (includes admission to the Architectural Digest Home Design Show)
Enter Promo Code DIFFA to receive $5 off 

To purchase tickets, click here.

SILENT AUCTION
Throughout the course of the five days of events, DIFFA will host a silent auction showcasing fabulous hospitality experiences and luxury goods. If your company is interested in contributing an experience to the event's silent auction, please click here. 

Much more tomorrow on the blog so see you then!