DAILY DANNY

Dining by Design

Last week, I was in New York City to attend the annual Dining by Design event at Skylight Studios.  It's a charity event put together by the Design Industiries for Fighting AIDS and features one-of-a-kind set-ups that can sit 10 guests.   Here are some snapshots from the event.  Above is a lovely David Rockwell designed booth with a "ceiling" of bright white lights.

The Viking booth "chandelier" had drawings of different Viking products.   I love the sketch-like feel of each piece of paper.  I believe this light fixture is for sale at Design Within Reach, too.   

 

Here, at the JCPenney Wedding Registry booth, a wonderful arrangement of vibrant yellow flowers anchored the table.   

 

My seat at the dinner.   So many glasses!   I think the glass of white wine in front is responsible for my wild silent auction bidding.  But it's OK; all the proceeds go to a great cause.   I ended up winning four tickets to "The View" with a backstage meet and greet with Whoppi Goldberg, followed by lunch in NYC.   I think my family will have a great time with this prize! 

 

And this is the Domino magazine table.  I think it looks inspired by the gardens at Versaille.   I can't even imagine how much time and work went into this gorgeous tablesetting.      

Happy 4th!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!

Here are some last minute eco-friendly BBQ ideas for ya:

1.  Use twigs from the yard as corn on the cob holders.   Find sturdy, fresh twigs and use a pencil sharpener on one end; jab each end of the corn with a twig and roast away.

2.  Flavor tasteless filtered water with a few slivers of cucumber.   Instant spa water!   

3.  Remove solar lanterns off their stakes and place them on pathways and sidewalks (right on the ground!) to work as luminaries.   

4.  Try dryer lint as a firestarter for the grill.

5.  And recycle, recycle, recycle.   Clean aluminum foil can be crumpled up and tossed into the recycling bin, too!

Auction Alert

Now's your chance to help a worthy cause and win up a $1000 in non-toxic and yummy-smelling METHOD products.

I recently picked out my favorite Method products and threw in some signed copies of my Simply Green books and my new dvd "Simple Steps to a Greener Home" to benefit Bette Midler's wonderul eco-charity, The New York Restoration Project.

BID now to help a great cause and possibly win a fabulous prize.    Lots of other goodies up for auction, too, including a personal tour of Rodale's organic gardens with Rodale Chairwoman Maria Rodale, lunch with Lorraine Bracco and a fabulous Viva Las Vegas travel package.

https://auction01.charitybuzz.com/secure/viewItemDetail.do?auction_item_id=8127

Join us in Chicago! Green Roof Event

If you're in the Chicago area on Thursday, you are cordially invited to join me in celebrating the first green roof at the Bank of America branch.   

Details:

Thursday, May 3rd

10AM-NOON

3260 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL

I'll be showing you a fun way to plant sedums into a beautiful centerpiece arrangement and you'll get the chance to make your own and take it home, too! (Legalese disclaimer: while supplies last!).