Our House e-newsletter June 2011 | Page 15

Wine and Design benefits Our House By Manon Jacob, Development VISTA In 2010 the South Central Chapter of ASID helped furnish the Our House Family House with the funds raised at their annual Wine and Design event, and they were excited to benefit Our House again this year. Hosted at Next Level Events in Union Station, the evening was a combination of an interior design trade show and a creative fundraiser. With designer vignettes provided by local retailers, it was a place to view new materials and trends in home décor fashion while meeting Central Arkansas interior designers. Though the event serves as a trade show, it also provides a fun evening for all in attendance. Delicious Italian, Greek, and Californian cuisine was available for all guests, and Pool Boy from Alice 107.7 was there to DJ live. He was also the announcer for the runway contest that took place during the evening. This friendly competition hosted models in original pieces designed by Little Rock interior designers that were fashioned from various construction materials such as tile, carpet, and upholstery fabric. With limitless wine served throughout the evening, Wine and Design certainly lived up to its name. The organization was generous enough to donate the full ticket price from each guest to Our House, and we are incredibly grateful for their continued support. All clothes in the fashion show were made of construction materials such as tile, carpet, and upholstery fabric. 15