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We have been participating in Dwell with Dignity for several years but this is our first time being asked to design a vignette for Thrift Studio here in Atlanta.

1.\\xa0 DWELL WITH DIGNITY - WHAT IS IT?

A. Dwell with Dignity started in Dallas in 2009 by Lisa Robison and Kim Turner. They deal with agencies who work to place homeless families. The agencies nominate families who want to be self-sufficient. DWD furnishes the families home, stocks the pantry with groceries and provides the first night\\u2019s meal. Theses families have faced some very tough times and have worked hard to earn a beautiful place to live.

B. They are able to furnish these homes (mainly apartments) with donations from the design community, manufacturers , retailers and the community. Thrift studio is their largest fundraiser.

2.\\xa0 THRIFT STUDIO - WHAT IS IT?

Thrift Studio\\xa0is a pop-up shop created to provide funds to Dwell with Dignity\\xa0by selling donated furniture, housewares, accessories and high-end designer finds to the public. Since the concept launched in Dallas in 2011, the event has grown into a highly anticipated and can\\u2019t-miss event for DWD supporters, the interior design community and the general public looking for a fabulous deal on home furnishings.

The Preview Party is Wednesday, September 27^th where you can get first dibs on the best items. Tickets are $150 but you can easily save that in one purchase alone!\\xa0\\xa0 If you can\\u2019t make it that evening, there is a pop-up shop starting September 28^th through October 19^th Monday \\u2013 Friday from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm.\\xa0\\xa0 For full details or to purchase tickets go to dwellwithdignity.org

A. Co-Chairs

i. John Oetgen of Oetgen Design

ii. John Lineweaver \\u2013 Lineweaver Designs & Communications, Graphic Design/Branding

B. Art Chairs: - from Trinity Mercantile and Design in Decatur \\u2013 in charge of finding artists to donate their original work to the thrift studio and the designers can choose items for their vignettes.

i. Lisa Turner

ii.\\xa0 Wallace Bryan

C. Designers:

i. Douglas W. Hilton

ii. Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.

iii.\\xa0 Kristin Kong of K. Kong Designs

iv. Amy Morris of Amy Morris Interiors

v. Bradley Odom of Dixon Rye

vi. Loren Audrey Taylor

D.\\xa0 Where:

i. ADAC \\u2013 The Atlanta Decorative Arts Center \\u2013 4^th Floor \\u2013 Suite #417

3.\\xa0 HOW IT WORKS

A.\\xa0 Donations from showrooms, designers and manufacturers are kept in a warehouse

i. The selected designers \\u201cshop\\u201d the warehouse to help create a vignette along with items they fill in with.

ii. Our additional donors:

1. Taylor Cox \\u2013 one of her signature beach paintings

2. Jay Scott \\u2013 48 x 60 Serene landscape in gray/pink

3. Laura Park \\u2013 Colorful abstract art

4. Pamela Copeman \\u2013 original art of blonde lady in colorful jacket

5. Currey and Company \\u2013 Funky cool floor lamp

6. Couture Lamps \\u2013 Buddha and black and white lamps and accessories

7. Surya Rugs \\u2013 2 8 x10 \\u2013 colorful pink and orange rugs

8. Greg Fleming Designs \\u2013 terrarium, succulents

iii.\\xa0 The pricing:

1. Art is 40% off retail

2. Furniture and all other d\\xe9cor items are 60% off retail

iv. Our space:

1. Very colorful \\u2013 Benjamin Moore Peony 2079-30 donated by Strathmore Floors

a. 2 orange leather chairs

b. Neutral linen sofa and chairs from the Thrift Studio warehouse

c. 2 \\u2013 8 x 10 rugs \\u2013 Antioch \\u2013 made in turkey - Low pile in bright pink, yellow, garnet, lime, saffron, white and lavender \\u2013 donated by Surya

d. Lots of artwork - many from the Suzanne Kasler collection of softly curated abstracts that were donated to the warehouse as well as those mentioned above.

4.\\xa0 LAST YEAR\'S THRIFT STUDIO

A. Totally fun event with great music and food

B. Lots of designer friends and colleagues

C. So many deals to be had \\u2013 we bought a few items for our design projects

5.\\xa0 WAYS TO BE INVOLVED

A. DWD sets up volunteer days you can sign up for: assemble furniture, paint, sew, clean, hang draperies and much more. It is a way to get involved and learn a new skill. Go to the DWD website for updates.