EVENTS

56th Annual Winter Antiques Show

What: This annual benefit for the East Side House Settlement brings together more than 75 antiques dealers to showcase the best in American, English, European and Asian fine and decorative arts.

When: January 22-31. Open daily 12PM-8PM, Sunday & Thurs 12-6.

Where: Park Ave Armory – 67th Street and Park Ave

Admission is $20. For more info visit winterantiquesshow.com.

New York International Gift Fair

What: Open to the trade only, the New York International Gift Fair is the country’s premiere marketplace for home, lifestyle and gift products. More than 2700 exhibitors will feature an extensive range of design driven home fashion and giftware items at this biannual show.

When: January 30-Feb 4, 2010 9-6PM daily (early close on Feb 4)

Where: Jacob K Javits Convention Center and Pier 94

For more info visit NYIGF.com

Brad Ford is “The Accidental Blogger”

What: Join noted interior designer and blogger Brad Ford for an intimate discussion on blogging and  social media. Hear how he came to launch his wildly popular blog, Designtherapy.com and get his take on how blogs are impacting the design industry.

When: February 9, 2010, 9:30AM

Where: D&D Building, ASTRA Cafe – 979 Third Avenue, NYC

RSVP 212.759.2969. Click here for more info.

“Connected”

What: The New York Design Center, Michael Tavano and a panel of editors, bloggers and social networkers host a lunch discussion about social media and how being “connected” is helping the design industry.

When: January 28, 2010, 12-2PM

Where: Michael Tavano Showroom at the NYDC – 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1212

RSVP to events@nydc.com. Click here for more info.

SALES

Ochre Winter Sale

Ochre, the source for modern yet timeless home accessories is holding their annual winter sale. Save up to 70% in-store and 20% off the purchase of in-stock items online with coupon code OCHRE1210. Now through January 31st. Visit Ochre at 462 Broome Street in NYC or ochrestore.com.

John Robshaw Textiles Sale

Save 20% off select items including pillows, bedding dhurries and more at johnrobshaw.com