"How You Doin" Bailey House?...

Harlan Bratcher, Regina Quattrochi, Wendy Williams and Alan Cumming.
Photo By Patrick McMullan/PatrickMcMullan.com

For over a month I've been talking about the Bailey House Auction and Gala event on my blog, radio show and at all my social media banquet tables. (As I like to call them.) I have invited designer friends, clients and design enthusiasts to come partake in this wonderful charity. The Bailey House not only celebrated 30 years of invaluable service to the many homeless men, women and children living with HIV/Aids, but pulled out all the stops to create a most spectacular event to raise necessary funding. Let's hit the red carpet first!

Wendy Williams, Host Of The Wendy Williams Show

Actor, Alan Cumming, Star of  Broadway Hit, Macbeth

Reality TV Stars, Simon van Kempen & Alex McCord

Fashion Designer, John Barlett

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If you are familiar with Viteri Style Management, you know this blog speaks directly to interior designers running a boutique style business. I want designers to take notice of the many benefits from attending a charity such as Bailey House. Your ticket purchase will go to supporting charity for one, but you must see the added value from your business perspective. This is a perfect opportunity to work and play. Let's talk networking old school. 

Designer, John Lyle, Paul Pearson, Me and PR Man Extraordinaire, Andrew Joseph

Some of you are spending time connecting with fellow peers at your own social media tables, but have you ever thought what it would be like to meet them in person? Many of our social media darlings make the effort to attend these events. I love to meet/greet with people I've connected with through social media. It's like I've known them for years. Now when it comes to my favorite interior designers, that's another story, I just go gaga. (You've been warned.)

Interior Designer and Co-Chair of Bailey House, John Eason and Interior Designer, Robert Passal

These events give you a great chance to network, which when in business is a must. They can lead to opportunities that could have been missed just from not being present. It also shows that you are vested in a greater cause other than your own business. There is tremendous value in connecting with people the old school way by seeing them face to face. My first priority is to show and give my support to clients that attended the event and to personally congratulate each member of Bailey House. My presence is an automatic representation of my business which leaves the gates open to discussion. That's the beauty of networking and is why I want designers to make time to go to great events like these.

Dinner with The Wendy Williams

Interior Designer and Co-Chair of Bailey House, Alan Tanksley

President of the Imperial Court, Gary Cosgrove {second to last} and Members

Former Member of The Real Housewives of New York, Alex McCord

Now I mentioned designers should see this as a great opportunity to work and play. The auction held some amazing pieces for bid. From art to destination getaways, there was something for everyone. I know plenty of designers who went to shop for their client projects as well as a few goodies for themselves. I practically melted my credit card on bids as the infectious actor, Alan Cummings was the night's celebrity Auctioneer. He had us in stitches with his humor and was brilliant at getting bidders to be buyers. I happened to sit front row and was lucky enough to chat with him. He even took a few photos of us and told me we should bring the pout back!

Me bidding front row and Alan Cumming doing a fantastic job as Auctioneer.

Trying to bring the pout back! What do you thing?

 I have to say "How you doin" and thank you to all the members of Bailey House for including me in their event. It was my sincere pleasure to bring light to this cause and great charity. I want the design community to note these events are a win win for everyone involved. You are in business for a reason and showing your support to an event like the Bailey House can only show you and your business in a great light.
 

XOXO

Barbara Viteri 

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