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The article features the Harry's Steak & Cafe restaurant in Hanover Square, New York City. Peter Poulakakos, son of the restaurant's founder, and Danny McDonald has redesigned the place into two venues, a steakhouse and a less formal cafe. Resident chef Patrick Vaccariello oversees the menus offered at the place, creating the different atmospheres of the restaurant and cafe.

This article highlights the second annual Housing Works Thrift Shops' Design On a Dime benefit in New York. The sponsor of the event was domino magazine. The event featured room vignettes fashioned by known designers, with donations from several manufacturers.

This article recommends several gifts or tokens for a colleague or manager who will leave the company. These include a bottle of Dom Perignon vintage champagne 1998 designed by Karl Lagerfield, a passport cover, magnetic boards from Container Store, and the Get Started paper set from Russell + Hazel.

The article reports on the introduction of designers decorating the Hampton Designer Showhouse and House & Garden at the Florian Papp gallery in Hampton, New York. The talents were introduced by the Testy Tastemaker himself, House & Garden's own Mayer Rus. The house opens with a gala evening July 15 and runs for six weeks to benefit the Southampton Hospital.

The article features bamboo-made dining wares. For those who fear their glass of fine wine will tip over, there is Sur La Table's handy bamboo holder. Handy disposable flatware from Seletti makes a chic alternative to plastics. Devotees of al fresco dining on the run need a stylish carry-all, like this tote from Hable Construction. Bambu offers plates made from bamboo which will beat plastic hands down for outdoor dining.

This article focuses on the Alpha Workshops home furnishings awards presentation ceremony that was held at the Prince George Hotel in New York City. Designer Jamie Drake attended the event. He wore a pair of eyeglasses. The firms Common Ground Community, Lifetime Television and Steelcase were honored at the event.

Several photographs of household goods, that can be gifted to wedding couples, are presented. One photograph features Tray Bien, an elegant serving piece or great side table. This Butler's Tray is a handy piece for a new home. Another photograph features organic sheets from Sundance. One of the photograph shows napkin rings designed by Rhea Alexander of DIGS.

Several photographs of personalities at the annual party for the Contemporary Furniture Fair of George Little Management Inc .are presented. One photograph features Katherine Nelson of Metropolitan Home magazine. Another photograph features Kelly Kapica, editor of the periodical Lifestyle. Another photograph features Jeff Little of George Little Management Inc. Another photograph features Designer Rick Garofalo.

Several photographs of house furnishing products related to the furniture industry are presented. One photograph features a dutchtub that includes a stainless-steel heating system that is easily regulated. Another depicts bath accessories produced by master designer, Jamie Drake mainly for the ladies who want American glamour. Another depicts cycle made from 100 percent recycled materials.

The article presents information related to the seventh annual House Beautiful Giants of Design Awards presentation event recently held in New York. Some of the winners of the award included Frank Gehry for architecture, Julius Schulman for photography and Bunny Williams for interior design. The evening benefited the New York School of Interior Design.

The article presents information related to various green products. Container Store Inc. has manufactured storage boxes that are made from recycled fiberboard. Veneerware is Bambu's answer to the paper plate. It is peeled directly from the bamboo stalk and is among the first non-food products to receive USDA organic certification. Made from 100 percent natural latex foam and covered in the very eco-friendly fiber hemp, a chair has been manufactured by Bean Products.

Several photographs of designers associated with house furnishing industry are presented. One photograph features designer Dennis Miller. Another photograph features designer Maureen Footer. One of the photographs features designer Stephanie Odegard.

The article presents information on the 2006 annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House opening night that was held in New York. It is considered as an important event in the world of interior designing. This year, after touring the rooms, the guests could walk a few blocks to the post-house-tour cocktail party at Ukrainian Institute of America. The main attraction was a chance for just about everyone to pontificate on the finished rooms by this year's group of designers.

This article presents information about some new designs of furniture displayed during the International Home Furnishings Market, organized in High Point, North Carolina. Walt Disney who created Mickey Mouse and his legion of animated friends was also a lover of beautiful furniture. Drexel Heritage's new collection is based on prized pieces from Walt Disney's office. Lulu de Kwiatkowski relied on the eternal chic of bamboo for her new red daybed for Elite Leather. Designer Barry Dixon created the Norma chair, drawing on inspiration from the vast repertoire of furniture he has created.

The article focuses on a party organized by Domino magazine, designer Sara Bengur and Housing Services, who together designed and furnished an entire 40 unit apartment building in the South Bronx for families affected with AIDS.

Several photographs of designer decorated rooms which were part of the Kips Bay Show House, the annual spring event in New York are presented. One photograph features a stair landing designed by designer Eric Cohler in his new fabric collection for Lee Jofa. Another photograph shows an opulent bedroom done in black and white by designer Larry Laslo. In another photograph, designer Charlotte Moss has used fabrics and wallpaper from her signature collection for the company Brunschwig & Fils to create a soothing bedroom.

Several photographs of celebrities at parties organized in Milan, Italy to celebrate Salone Internazionale del Mobile are presented. One photograph features Giorgio Armani at Armani Casa. Another photograph shows Rossella Bisazza and designer Marc Newsome at Bisazza. One of the photographs feature Jason Ryan of Armani Casa at Armani Casa.

The article focuses on Umbria, Italy which has held a night of culture and food at the Gunnenheim Museum in New York to conclude its weeklong celebration of "The Natural Genius of Umbria." The evening included a presentation by Italian architect Massimo Iosa Ghini and pianist Danilo Rea.

The article presents information on the best-selling colors in fashion from across several markets. Yellow, purple, copper and orange are gathering attention as the hottest summer colors at retail. For summer 2006, orange is considered to be the hottest color for Nautica menswear. Purple tops out as the hot fashion color in case of Swiss Army Knife. Yellow is considered the best color for the spring/summer range of clothes from trendy retailer H&M.

Several photographs related to a cocktail party hosted by McGuire Furniture Co. for designer Laura Kirar at its New York showroom are presented. One of the photographs features executive Rachel Kohler of McGuire. Others include executive Stephen Drucker of the house furnishing manufacturer House Beautiful, designer Laura Kirar and designer Douglas Wilson.

Several photographs of showrooms of Ralph Lauren Corp., which held a preview of the new fall 2006 home collection are presented. These photographs depict some brand-new showrooms in New York City.

The article reports that a mega-makeover-including a name change is being given to New York's Rihga Royal Hotel by its owners LXR Luxury Resorts Group. The Irish designer David Collins has been selected to provide face-lift to the interiors of the grand dame and the name Rihga Royal is being changed to The London NYC. The article also presents several photographs showing interiors as designed by David Collins.

Several photographs of personalities and events related to the home furnishings industry are presented. The Elle Decor Dining by Design gala was a huge success, with nearly the entire design industry in attendance. One photograph features Margaret Russell from Elle Decor. Another photograph features Joe Dance from Crate & Barrel.

The article presents information on the Elle Decor's annual Dining by Design event held at the Tunnel, a New York club. The event benefits the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS. The visual team from Nautica produced an oasis of calm in the midst of all the exuberance. Bill Sofield designed an Asian-modern space for Baker Furniture, and designer Jonathan Adler used his signature ornamental style of create an uberchic dining experience.

The article reports on the design and construction of Kips Decorator Show House. The designers will have their work cut out for them with the 20,000-square-foot space on East 75th Street. The building is practically raw, with just cement floors and dry wall, nary a piece of molding or a mantel to be found.

The article reports that Lladró is changing its look with the new Re-Cyclos collection. The collection features modernist sculptures made from recycled Christmas ornaments.

The article focuses on the 18th Annual Open Your Heart Auction held at the Puck Building in SoHo. The auction benefited Bailey House, which helps find housing for homeless men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS in New York.

The article reports that two new design-notable restaurants have opened recently in New York's Chelsea neighborhood. Mario Batali, chef extraordinaire, just opened his newest restaurant, Del Posto, in the Meatpacking District. The pricey eatery was designed by Lisa Eaton and architect Glenn Coban. Morimoto, the Philadelphia hot spot, now has a New York location. Master iron chef Masaharu Morimoto and restaurateur Stephen Starr have moved into a 12,000-square-foot space at 88 10th Avenue.

Several photographs of persons attending the annual Ambiente cocktail party hosted by 41 Madison and George Little Management Inc. are presented. One of the photographs features James K. McCusker, who is the president of De'Longhi Spa. Other photographs depict Alan Steel of George Little Management Inc., Carole Dixon of 41 Madison, to name only a few.

The article reports that New York's Rainbow Room was the setting for the 19th annual New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner. Designers of all stripes turned out to put together some of the most beautiful orchid centerpieces ever.

The article focuses on the Maison & Objet show held in Paris, France which offered a variety of new products for the design lover. This season, orange was staging a comeback, modern looked old and black and white rocked. Toile is super-charged for 2006 in vivid orange from Manuel Canovas.

This article reports that the annual gala opening for the Winter Antiques Show at New York's Park Avenue Armory featured wall-to-wall antiques of many periods and styles. The firm Elle Decor's Margaret Russell invited some friends to a dinner at the Daniel restaurant after the show.

This article presents information about various products related to the home furnishings industry that were displayed at the latest edition of the Maison & Objet trade show. The collections blended a restrained aesthetic with welcoming and amusing patterns and ornamentation to create a new look. The Sacr Blue flower vase was designed by the designers at Qubus Design Studio. Baleri Italia's classic chaise has got an ornamental, modern look with the use of decorative fabric instead of leather. The boot-shaped flower vases are not made for walking but for keeping flowers.

Several photographs of personalities related to the home furnishing industry are presented. One photograph features designer Frank Vitale of House & Garden. Another photograph features Deborah Needlemand of Domino. One of the photographs features designer Alan Tanksley.

Several photographs of things related to home furnishing, decoration, and home utilities are presented. One photograph features colorful spatulas from the company Sur La Table, which add color to any kitchen. Another photograph features rose color cushion covers. Other photographs feature table covers, glass vases, and silicone oven gloves.

This article reports that the opening night of retailer Todd Oldham owned La-Z-Boy Inc. store in SoHo, New York City was packed with boldface names admiring the 77 Wooster St. site.

The article presents information about the trade show "Anarchy to Affluence: Design in New York, 1974-1984," that was held at Parsons School of Design in New York. The show compared converging influences of design in New York during the influential era. As part of the multifaceted exhibit, an opening-night reception highlighted the work of designers Slesin and Kron, along with the bedroom designed by two of the leading interior designers of the period, Laura Bond and Joseph Lembo.

The article reports that the annual holiday party of designer John Derian is always a good time. Packed this year with great friends, it was a great way to wind down the holiday season.

The article reports that Pantone Inc.'s Fashion Color Report surveys top American fashion designers on the color picks for their upcoming collections. The palette developed from these interviews is a good indicator of the next season's hottest colors, which will influence home products.

This article reports that the Bark exhibit was held in the McGuire showroom of the New York Design Center, New York City. Bark exhibit is a project developed by the New York Design Center to benefit the animal charity Art for Animals. The event featured an auction of photographer Andrew French's photographs.

This article reports on the book signing event organized by the New York Design Center showroom of the company, Orrefors Kosta Boda, for author Julia Szabo for her book. Szabo's newest book is claimed as a must-read for dog lovers.

The article presents news briefs related to the European trade fairs. The titanium bowl from Rosenthal brought a futuristic design note to the February Ambiente fair in Frankfurt, Germany. The futuristic recline from Zedset gives a new life to the couch potato of the 21st century at Maison & Objet. Paola Navone, this year's hot designer at Milan's Salone del Mobile, created highly decorative kitchens for Ciatti a Tavolo. Ivano Redaelli had the blues in January at Maison & Objet for its textiles collection.

The article focuses on the event in which Jonathan Adler latest work, "The Jonathan Adler Book: My Prescription for Anti-Depressive Living," was inaugurated.

This section presents photographs related to the Perrier Jouet's Haute Totes event held in Manhattan, New York in 2005. The event, co-sponsored by House & Garden magazine, called on some of the world's leading designers to create champagne totes.

This section presents photographs related to furniture window displays in department stores. According to the author, from practical to far out, nothing pleases the young and old like a good window display.

The article reports on the exhibition "Modernism: A Century of Style and Design," at The Park Avenue Armory in New York. It featured a dizzying array of the rare 20th-century furnishings and art.

The article reports that the Ralph Lauren Corp. flagship in New York was the setting for the unveiling of Architectural Digest's newest book "Hollywood at Home." Editor-in-chief Page Rense was on hand to sign the book for her adoring fans.

The article focuses on the event called Design Cares in Blue, held at the New York Design Center and co-sponsored by the "Metropolitan Home," magazine. It brought back the roar of the jazz age to raise money for the group Partnership for the Homeless by raffling off a staggering array of products and experiences.

The article reports that Yves Delorme Inc. hosted an afternoon tea at last month's textiles market trade show to open its new Manhattan, New York, store.

The article presents information on various new tableware. Waterford's new Ballet Ribbon collection takes its inspiration from a dancer's toe shoes. Designer Kate Spade is expanding her stake at Lenox with several new patterns, such as this cheery stripe. A summery fern pattern is perfect for warm-weather entertaining from Arc International PLC. Studio Nova's Floradora pattern is a riot of refreshing color.