We are pleased to announce that the New York school of Interior Design has extended an invitation to all BiTTT members for the upcoming NYSID Graduate and Alumni Cocktail Party.

The New York Junior League’s Annual House Tours are devoted to showcasing New York City’s prestigious and luxurious residences, while highlighting architecture, art, history and interior design. House Tour showcases homes in some of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods. The tour commences with registration and breakfast at the Astor House, followed by a self-guided tour through the homes; a buffet lunch at the A & D Building, champagne and strawberry stops at Farrow & Ball on the Upper Eastside and Upper Westside, a snack stop at Elie Tahari in Soho, a post-tour cocktail reception at Newel Antiques, and silent auction are also included.  Past tours have featured both designers’ own residences as well as their clients.

Proceeds support the NYJL’s collaborative community programs in the New York City metropolitan area.

For more information please click on the invitation link below:
NYJL-Spring-House-Tour-invitation

BiTTT is honored to have Mario Buatta as our guest speaker on Tuesday April 24th, 2012. This is a MUST attend event.

Mario Buatta is one of America’s foremost decorators. He was born in New York, studied architecture at Cooper Union and attended Parsons School of Design in Europe. After an apprenticeship in the decorating department of B. Altman & Co., he became associated with several decorating firms including Elisabeth Draper, Inc. and then formed his own decorating company.

A multi-talented and internationally renowned designer, Mr. Buatta has created his own unmistakable style which he calls, “The Undecorated Look.” His general approach is to provide a maximum of comfort by using an expertly balanced mixture of contemporary and antique furnishings. These furnishings are placed against backgrounds which reflect his subtle color mix. The result is that the eye is more aware of the overall glow of tint, rather than individual
colors. The same is to be said for his use of chintzes with textures, patterns and stripes. His unerring sense of detail, as well as the selection and quality of his furnishings is apparent in every room. He has designed homes for many
celebrity’s such as Mariah Carey. Please join us for an evening with one of the worlds top designer’s on April 24th 2012 from 6:30pm- 8:30 pm at the  Anthony Lawrence Design Center located at  53 west 23rd Street, 9th Floor, New York,  NY 10010.

 To register and prepay for the event please click here http://www.bitttnyc.com/ai1ec_event/if-you-cant-hide-it-decorate-it-featuring-guest-speaker-mario-buatta?instance_id=.

Please join us on April 12th, 2012 at the ALB Design Center of Chelsea, from 6:30pm to 8:00 pm, for the opportunity to meet our extraordinary exhibitors. Our innovative product spectrum makes the ALB Design Center a one of a kind venue for the interior design industry.

Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss topics with associates from all of our exhibitors. It will present a unique opportunity to scan products of interest and receive information about the product from seasoned designers and industry experts.

We will also be serving light appetizers and champagne throughout  the event.

Only ALB offers a one-stop design center for all of your design needs. Showcasing one of a kind craftsmanship such as world-class custom furniture and window treatments by Anthony Lawrence-Belfair, exquisite boutique hospitality furniture and accessories by ALB-FT, tailor-made patio and outdoor furniture by ALB, architectural ironwork by Artisans of the Anvil, exclusively tailored fabrics by Holland & Sherry Interiors, the breakthrough three dimensional surface art work of Sculpt du Fleur by Nina Helms, handmade customized linens by Julia B, rare antiques and hand-picked artifacts by VW Home. At ALB you will find everything you need to uniquely design your home or office in a 16,000 sq. ft. state of the art facility.