Evening Scene with …… A r l e n e

Arlene Angard Designs celebrates 4 year anniversary

Thursday, February 20, 2014 6:36pm 38 degrees

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Weather was the topic of conversation at Arlene Angards wonderful fourth anniversary celebration for her cozy home furnishings boutique on the First Avenue and 88th Street. Her 30+ guests and many other Manhattan-ites were delighted with the unusual warm night and clear skies.

Arlene Angard Designs is a New York based, full service interior design and decoration firm specializing in luxury residential and new age commercial. The 1200 sq. ft boutique is filled with custom made furniture, lighting and accessories.

Arlene arrived to New York City in 1997 from her native country of Venezuela. Holding a degree in Dentistry, it seems she wanted to sink her teeth into something different. Arlene decided to pursue her dream career and joined the New York School of Interior Design. Her love affair with her new career motivated her to complete her studies and open her diverse design business.

I had the pleasure of first meeting Arlene at the 2012 Design on a Dime Event. We each designed a vignette and were neighbors (nosy neighbors) who encouraged each others creativity. She has been a wonderful friend, great supporter and client. I look forward to checking out her vignette at this years DOD event on April 24th and the Metropolitan Pavillion in Chelsea.

The high energy and vibrancy of Manhattan is reflected in her creations and at her celebration. Guests at Arlene’s 4th Anniversary Party mingled upstairs and downstairs while modern jazz tunes played in the background. The waiters at her eclectic boutique served a thirst quenching Sauvignon Blanc, Prosecco, Cava and Tequila. A variety of tasty “C’s” on trays were available for those of us with the munchies; Cheese Crackers, Crudites and Caviar. Thank you Arlene for the marvelous party and your magical smile.

Let’s talk design with Jane Charlin, Arlene Angard and Tracey Ling

and now the Tequila is taking effect. . . .

Nicole Haddad, Design Editor of New York Spaces Magazine
always gorgeous and always on a deadline

Interior Designer Asler Valero is a Design on a Dime alum
and good friend to Arlene talks shop with Andres Correa

Celebrating her 4th year in the retail furniture business, Arlene talks
with Mihoko Tamaoki her good friend and English classmate

Artist, William Engel stands near his brilliant and colorful oil on
canvas painting.

Mel, Rio, Andres and Asler

Shoppers and party goers at the diverse boutique on
1st avenue and 88th Street

Power Trio: Mel Alvarez , Special Events Director for Housing Works,
Nicole Haddad of New York Spaces Magazine
and party host, designer Arlene Angard

Arlene and William stand near another colorful William Engel painting

Event Executive Nancy Swiezy chats with Media Consultant
Rae Bianco and Interior Designer Younghye Hwang

Niccolo Del Buffa and his lovely wife Courtney

Jay and Mel

We found the bar .. . .downstairs at the Arlene Angard Boutique

Grayson Handy owns a company called “Prudence” and does the
flower arrangements for Arlene’s furniture boutique

Yumi Kim (President of Curtain Call) arrives in fabulous winter wear
and says hello to Younghye and Mel, while Jay peeks from behind

Beautiful couple – Jeffrey Angard and his talented wife

Rio Hamilton

Rio Hamilton is a business development professional with vast marketing and sales experience.He specializes in brand promotion for the luxury interior design and lifestyle industries. Rio works with companies, individuals and groups on concentrated brand identity and elevation. He has a popular website that chronicles "the who's who" at design and fashion events throughout greater New York.