This Just In!!

If you keep up with the who's who and goings on in the design world,

you've probably heard of

Dining by Design,

a 10-year philanthropic hit

sponsored by the partnership of Diffa,

the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS,

and Elle Decor magazine

(one of my favorite publications).

The annual event travels from metropolis to metropolis,

and all the heavy hitters get involved...

big-name designers and companies are asked to "design" a table...

guests shell out the $$ for tickets to attend and personally dine at these stunning tabletops.

THIS JUST IN:

Elle Decor will discontinue its partnership with the event. David Sheppard, Diffa executive director, says the organization is greatful for the mag's contributions, but "to achieve the event’s full potential and provide greater benefits to participating designers and sponsors requires a multimedia partnership with the resources necessary for growth."

I'm sad to see the partnership end,

but will be eager to see what's in store for next year's eight city tour...

stay tuned!

The event will debut with its new national media partner in March

at New York's

Skylight....

(if only we had these types of venues in Charleston...ooh, what fun we would have!)