Rod Winterrowd (above) designed “The Hound Cave,” is a summer hang out where anything goes any night of the week in the Hamptons, all dogs are welcome…cats too.

 

 

 

On Saturday, May 24th, leading designers of the East End kicked off Memorial Day weekend showcasing their interiors to raise funds for animals in need at ARF, the Animal Rescue Fund of The Hamptons [www.arfhamptons.org]. The ARF Thrift Shop was transformed into a stunning Designer Showhouse featuring 6 rooms by renowned interior decorators including: John Bjørnen, Suzanne Caldwell and Maria Greenlaw, Byron C. James, Zoe Hoare and Chris Mead, Scott Sanders and Rod Winterrowd.

 

 

 

Each stylish room incorporated ARF Thrift Shop items and pieces donated from the designers own collections available for purchase. Over 200 guests from the Hamptons social and design community attended the special evening. The event was chaired by Gordon Hoppe, Gigi Mahon and Sandra McConnell. By the end of the nearly every item in the designer showhouse had been sold and $73,000 had been raised in support of ARF, the leading animal adoption center on the East End.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guests sipped cocktails and perused the specially designed rooms, which ranged from a peek into the “Captain’s Cabin” to an “All About Eve” room inspired by the birthday party Margo Channing (Bette Davis) threw for her boyfriend. “SOLD” stickers quickly covered the incredible furniture and decorative items for sale. The evening also included a silent auction featuring exclusive design and animal-themed items and packages. Joining in on the celebration were the true stars of the evening – a selection of ARF dogs and cats available for adoption.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The shop is a priority of the organization’s long term strategic planning as almost 20% of ARF’s annual operating budget comes from funds raised by the Thrift Shop. In 2011, the Thrift Shop, a charming Dutch colonial building was renovated and expanded allowing ARF to accept more donations and continue to successfully fund the organization’s animal Adoption Center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guests Included: Jeff Pfeifle, Barbara and Alan Washkowitz, Barbara and Roy Ostrom, Peter Wilson, Kathy Rayner, Lisa and Brian McCarthy, Barbara Slifka, Polly Bruckmann, Leslie Stevens, Nathan Wold, Tom Samet, Mike and Pat Franzino, Jay and Susan Kuhlman, Janet O’Brien and many more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lauren Thayer, Nathan Wold, and Kelli Delaney Kot (photo by PMC)

 

 

 

 

 

 

All the designers are animal lovers who are donated their time and expertise to help the ARF cats and dogs, who are less fortunate than their own beloved pets. Unlike traditional showhouses, every item in the ARF designer showhouse is for sale.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scott Sanders’, “Blue, White & Bailey” room captured the essence of his New American Style with a cool, beachy vibe that has his dog Bailey’s tail wagging in anticipation of the summer months.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“The Thrift Shop is an amazing space and we hope our designs help showcase how thrift store pieces can be used creatively in any home,” said event chair and interior designer Sandra McConnell.

 

 

 

Lauren Thayer and Byron C. James

 

 

 

Byron C. James of House of Oasis Byron dedicated his room (below) to his Jack Russell Terrier, Christmas Eve Harrington. His “All About Eve” room was inspired by the birthday party Margo Channing (Bette Davis) threw for her boyfriend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zoe Hoare

 

 

 

 

 

 

**The evening also showcased –the true stars of the evening — a selection of ARF dogs and cats available for adoption and looking to find a loving new home.

 

 

The ARF Thrift and Treasure Shop is located at 17 Montauk Highway in Sagaponack, New York and is open Monday-Saturday from 10 AM – 4 PM and Sunday from 12 PM – 4M. Please contact the Thrift Shop at 631-537-3682 or visit www.arfhamptons.org for further information.

 

**All photos by Kelli Delaney Kot unless noted otherwise