Kathryn is a HUGE fan of Housing Works Thrift Shop and if you happen to be in the New York area next week, you MUST attend this event, especially if you’re interesting in celeb sightseeing

WHAT: Housing Works’ fourth-annual Design on a Dime presented by Real Simple magazine. Thirty of the world’s leading interior designers create breathtaking one-of-a-kind room vignettes featuring donated high-end brand-new merchandise. The contents of the vignettes are then sold at an incredible 50 to 80 percent off retail prices at an exclusive VIP preview benefit and a two-day open-to-the-public sale. This year’s Design on a Dime is co-chaired by actress Maggie Gyllenhaal. Participating designers include Sills Huniford, Thom Filicia, Charlotte Moss and Jamie Drake. Some amazing Design on a Dime deals:

  * B&B Italia wool sofa, $495 (retail: $4,999)
  * Knoll chrome barstools, $225 each (retail: $889)
  * Charlotte Moss turquoise table and chairs, $103 (retail: $247)
  * Bernhardt white leather club chair, $175 (retail: $500)
  * Verner Panton blue linen and chrome chair, $350 (retail: $2,500)
  * ‘70s chrome floor lamp, $750 (retail: $1,750)

BENEFITING: Housing Works, the nation’s largest community-based AIDS service organization, which provides lifesaving services—including housing, medical care and job training—to homeless New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS.
DATES AND HOURS:
VIP event: Thursday, May 8, from 6pm to 9pm. The VIP benefit will offer exclusive preview shopping, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment.
Sale (open to the public): Friday, May 9, from 10am to 6pm and Saturday, May 10, from 10am to 5pm.
LOCATION (VIP EVENT AND SALE):
The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, New York City
TICKETS FOR VIP EVENT:
212.645.8111 x164 or log on to
VIP BENEFIT PRICES:
Tickets start at $200. Reminder: the two-day sale Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10 is free and open to the public.