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Fundraising

March 8, 2017
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Photo: Diane Bondareff for Travel + Leisure
At the entrance, hundreds of Solo cups formed a sign that read 'Booby U.'
At the entrance, hundreds of Solo cups formed a sign that read "Booby U."
Photo: Wandering Eye
The evening included a pep rally. The Ryerson Rams cheerleaders and the marching band Lady Godiva Band performed as an introduction to the speaking program.
The evening included a pep rally. The Ryerson Rams cheerleaders and the marching band Lady Godiva Band performed as an introduction to the speaking program.
Photo: Jenna Marie Wakani
V.I.P. lounge areas resembled dorm rooms.
V.I.P. lounge areas resembled dorm rooms.
Photo: Jenna Marie Wakani
A slew of bras decorated a sponsor wall.
A slew of bras decorated a sponsor wall.
Photo: Jenna Marie Wakani
Sponsor activations included a station devoted to makeup touch-ups. In keeping with the collegiate theme, the station was called 'Alpha Beta Glam.'
Sponsor activations included a station devoted to makeup touch-ups. In keeping with the collegiate theme, the station was called "Alpha Beta Glam."
Photo: Jenna Marie Wakani
Branded foam fingers and other university-inspired tropes were on—er—hand.
Branded foam fingers and other university-inspired tropes were on—er—hand.
Photo: Jenna Marie Wakani
Guests could pose for photos in a setting that recalled a sorority house.
Guests could pose for photos in a setting that recalled a sorority house.
Photo: Jenna Marie Wakani
Custom prop fabrication and costume design company Geppetto Studios' “basket” was designed in the shape of a bionic dog. Although it appeared to be made from metal, the vessel was actually made of foam.
Custom prop fabrication and costume design company Geppetto Studios' “basket” was designed in the shape of a bionic dog. Although it appeared to be made from metal, the vessel was actually made of foam.
Photo: Becky Yee Photography
Interior and lifestyle design company Steilish created an immersive Wizard of Oz-inspired tableau featuring a field of fabric poppies, votives covered in ruby-red glitter, gingham napkins, and a picnic basket disguised as a hot air balloon.
Interior and lifestyle design company Steilish created an immersive Wizard of Oz-inspired tableau featuring a field of fabric poppies, votives covered in ruby-red glitter, gingham napkins, and a picnic basket disguised as a hot air balloon.
Photo: Becky Yee Photography
The guests seated at We Create NY and Input Creative Studio’s golf-theme picnic setting had the option of playing a quick round of putt-putt.
The guests seated at We Create NY and Input Creative Studio’s golf-theme picnic setting had the option of playing a quick round of putt-putt.
Photo: Becky Yee Photography
Clark Gaynor Interiors packed its picnic inside a small wine casket and made use of eye-popping color with a floral-patterned blue-and-green picnic blanket.
Clark Gaynor Interiors packed its picnic inside a small wine casket and made use of eye-popping color with a floral-patterned blue-and-green picnic blanket.
Photo: Becky Yee Photography
Alicja Truesdale Home went simple, with pops of red against a rustic palette of browns.
Alicja Truesdale Home went simple, with pops of red against a rustic palette of browns.
Photo: Becky Yee Photography
Graphic design firm Alfalfa Studio looked to the event’s location for inspiration: Toy taxi cabs accented a colorful picnic blanket that displayed an outline of Manhattan created from iconic city imagery, and a construction-worker-style lunchbox functioned as the picnic basket.
Graphic design firm Alfalfa Studio looked to the event’s location for inspiration: Toy taxi cabs accented a colorful picnic blanket that displayed an outline of Manhattan created from iconic city imagery, and a construction-worker-style lunchbox functioned as the picnic basket.
Photo: Becky Yee Photography
Ikea invited the public to book free 45-minute sessions between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. at its café after it surveyed 2,000 Brits and found that only half of them had ever had breakfast in bed. A sidewalk sign boasting the statistic helped pique pedestrian interest.
Ikea invited the public to book free 45-minute sessions between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. at its café after it surveyed 2,000 Brits and found that only half of them had ever had breakfast in bed. A sidewalk sign boasting the statistic helped pique pedestrian interest.
Photo: Courtesy of Ikea
Patrons could book single or double beds—made by Ikea, of course. Bedspreads, pillows, shelving, and decor found at the café also came from the Swedish retailer, making for a uniquely experiential setting.
Patrons could book single or double beds—made by Ikea, of course. Bedspreads, pillows, shelving, and decor found at the café also came from the Swedish retailer, making for a uniquely experiential setting.
Photo: Courtesy of Ikea
A morning menu featured Swedish ham and eggs, waffles, and assorted cheeses; afternoon offerings included assorted pastries.
A morning menu featured Swedish ham and eggs, waffles, and assorted cheeses; afternoon offerings included assorted pastries.
Photo: Courtesy of Ikea
A pillow bar helped personalize each guest’s experience, allowing diners to select the style that best suited their needs before they settled into bed.
A pillow bar helped personalize each guest’s experience, allowing diners to select the style that best suited their needs before they settled into bed.
Photo: Courtesy of Ikea
Waitstaff used breakfast trays to serve visitors complimentary meals at Ikea’s pop-up Breakfast in Bed Café in London’s Blackall Studios.
Waitstaff used breakfast trays to serve visitors complimentary meals at Ikea’s pop-up Breakfast in Bed Café in London’s Blackall Studios.
Photo: Courtesy of Ikea
Guests could choose from fresh juice, coffee, or a selection of sleep-inducing teas. Tranquil music and bedtime reading material also helped create a relaxing environment.
Guests could choose from fresh juice, coffee, or a selection of sleep-inducing teas. Tranquil music and bedtime reading material also helped create a relaxing environment.
Photo: Courtesy of Ikea
In addition to having sleep specialists on hand to offer advice on how to get a better night’s rest, Ikea posted helpful tips on the café’s walls.
In addition to having sleep specialists on hand to offer advice on how to get a better night’s rest, Ikea posted helpful tips on the café’s walls.
Photo: Courtesy of Ikea
Artist Curtis Kulig's artwork advanced the theme and added dramatic pops of red alongside monochromatic rose floral arrangements.
Artist Curtis Kulig's artwork advanced the theme and added dramatic pops of red alongside monochromatic rose floral arrangements.
Photo: Donato Sardella/Getty Images for Revlon
Inspired by the High Line, CetraRuddy’s geometric picnic basket won the highest bid at the fund-raiser. The spread featured lush greens and blues to mimic the look and feel of the elevated park in New York.
Inspired by the High Line, CetraRuddy’s geometric picnic basket won the highest bid at the fund-raiser. The spread featured lush greens and blues to mimic the look and feel of the elevated park in New York.
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
MoDMade's basket was shaped like a pair of giant headphones; each end detached to reveal embedded speakers—ideal for outdoor entertaining. Keeping with the theme, the plates resembled vinyl records.
MoDMade's basket was shaped like a pair of giant headphones; each end detached to reveal embedded speakers—ideal for outdoor entertaining. Keeping with the theme, the plates resembled vinyl records.
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
Inspired by George Seurat's painting 'A Sunday in the Park With George,' the picnic spread designed by Rixner & Wright and created by Hohl Furnishings featured bold turquoise and a dining set from Lenox.
Inspired by George Seurat's painting "A Sunday in the Park With George," the picnic spread designed by Rixner & Wright and created by Hohl Furnishings featured bold turquoise and a dining set from Lenox.
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
Rixner & Wright invited everyone to its picnic, including Fido, with his own on-theme doggy bed and accoutrements.
Rixner & Wright invited everyone to its picnic, including Fido, with his own on-theme doggy bed and accoutrements.
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
The picnic design by Mong/Todorova featured Japanese details, including a paper umbrella and cherry blossom linens, along with a centerpiece of red roses.
The picnic design by Mong/Todorova featured Japanese details, including a paper umbrella and cherry blossom linens, along with a centerpiece of red roses.
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
Gensler’s design consisted of gray felt nesting boxes with an assortment of gourmet snacks and wood plates.
Gensler’s design consisted of gray felt nesting boxes with an assortment of gourmet snacks and wood plates.
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
Sferra paid homage to seaside living with nautical linens and Kelly green and bright yellow dishware.
Sferra paid homage to seaside living with nautical linens and Kelly green and bright yellow dishware.
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
VDA Design’s setup featured a suitcase-style cork basket, along with block letters and chalkboard signage.
VDA Design’s setup featured a suitcase-style cork basket, along with block letters and chalkboard signage.
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
Nile Johnson Interior Design’s basket resembled a tiny house, complete with a small chimney, and included cozy details like rustic napkin rings and earthy dinnerware.
Nile Johnson Interior Design’s basket resembled a tiny house, complete with a small chimney, and included cozy details like rustic napkin rings and earthy dinnerware.
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
The creation by Hollymount included a tie-dye-inspired picnic blanket tucked into a decorative basket.
The creation by Hollymount included a tie-dye-inspired picnic blanket tucked into a decorative basket.
Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
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Photo: George Pimentel
The event was held at sunset atop the Scholastic building in downtown New York. An Alice in Wonderland-inspired mad tea party picnic created by Jerry Schwartz of the Garden Party came complete with a tiny table designed to look like a toadstool.
The event was held at sunset atop the Scholastic building in downtown New York. An Alice in Wonderland-inspired mad tea party picnic created by Jerry Schwartz of the Garden Party came complete with a tiny table designed to look like a toadstool.
Photo: Becky Yee Photography
Marie Aiello Design Studio’s elegant Great Gatsby picnic spread included fresh flower arrangements, a tiered display of cookies, 1920s-style accessories, and a façade of the yellow 1929 Duesenberg Leonardo DiCaprio drives in Baz Luhrmann’s movie.
Marie Aiello Design Studio’s elegant Great Gatsby picnic spread included fresh flower arrangements, a tiered display of cookies, 1920s-style accessories, and a façade of the yellow 1929 Duesenberg Leonardo DiCaprio drives in Baz Luhrmann’s movie.
Photo: Becky Yee Photography
Input Creative Studio’s “Picnic Village” concept had a picnic basket in the shape of a house and a stylish blue-and-chocolate color scheme.
Input Creative Studio’s “Picnic Village” concept had a picnic basket in the shape of a house and a stylish blue-and-chocolate color scheme.
Photo: Becky Yee Photography
SLS Interior Design went with an urban theme that included a graffitied picnic blanket, skateboard-style mobile dining trays, and kitschy Solo cup wine glasses.
SLS Interior Design went with an urban theme that included a graffitied picnic blanket, skateboard-style mobile dining trays, and kitschy Solo cup wine glasses.
Photo: Becky Yee Photography
Michigan-based interior designer Corey Damen Jenkins opted for a Motown theme, featuring a suitcase decorated with photos of music legends and a trippy-looking neon-colored blanket.
Michigan-based interior designer Corey Damen Jenkins opted for a Motown theme, featuring a suitcase decorated with photos of music legends and a trippy-looking neon-colored blanket.
Photo: Becky Yee Photography
José Fernández of 17A Creative put together a 'Disco Picnic,' featuring melamine vinyl-record-inspired plates and a disco ball that opened up to reveal the picnic goodies.
José Fernández of 17A Creative put together a "Disco Picnic," featuring melamine vinyl-record-inspired plates and a disco ball that opened up to reveal the picnic goodies.
Photo: Becky Yee Photography
Carrie Leskowitz Interiors made use of textures and patterns with a picnic spread inspired by the mountain town of Aspen, Colorado. Kravet and Ralph Lauren donated the fabrics used for the blanket, place mats, and to line the vintage suitcase.
Carrie Leskowitz Interiors made use of textures and patterns with a picnic spread inspired by the mountain town of Aspen, Colorado. Kravet and Ralph Lauren donated the fabrics used for the blanket, place mats, and to line the vintage suitcase.
Photo: Becky Yee Photography
Volunteers dubbed the 'Shoe Guys' showed off silent auction lots and items for sale in the fashion marketplace at the Miami Children's Hospital Foundation's Wine, Women & Shoes benefit.
Volunteers dubbed the "Shoe Guys" showed off silent auction lots and items for sale in the fashion marketplace at the Miami Children's Hospital Foundation's Wine, Women & Shoes benefit.
Photo: Yamila Lomba
Baby Buggy Benefit Luncheon
Baby Buggy Benefit Luncheon

Italian fashion designer Alessandra Facchinetti, the creative director of Tod's, and Jessica Seinfeld hosted a charity luncheon at the Seinfeld residence in Amagansett, New York, in July. Facchinetti used baskets of fruits and vegetables to showcase Tod's signature brightly colored Gommino loafers. The custom farm stand paired loafers with the coordinating color of particular foods, including red peppers, lemons, oranges, and broccoli. The luncheon benefited Baby Buggy.

Photo: Kelly Taub/BFA.com
Ravinia Women's Board Gala
Ravinia Women's Board Gala

On August 1, Ravinia in Highland Park, Illinois, hosted its annual black-tie gala. For cocktail hour, Jewell Events Catering provided a spread of snacks that had a picnic-like presentation: a bed of grass surrounded the bites, and guests could take napkins from a miniature wooden basket.

Photo: Russell Jenkins
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