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Winter snow banks were on every street corner is SoHo. There was a brisk wind and a sultry, champagne tinted half moon. Mother Nature provided a setting which blended perfectly with the swank gathering at the “chic sleep storefront” that is SLEEP STUDIO. Christina Juarez PR  which focuses on luxury design brands organized a recognition and thank you celebration for Interior Designer, Breast Cancer survivor and philanthropist Iris Dankner.

Iris Dankner, is the co-founder of Holiday House which is one of NYC most elegant and successful annual showhouses. Her idea of inviting 25+ designers to each design a room with a holiday theme within a landmark Manhattan mansion has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars towards finding a cure for Breast Cancer. Ms. Juarez cleverly linked Sleep Studio to celebrity designer Campion Platt and installed a luxurious, modern bedroom for Holiday House 2013.

Sleep Studio is a wonderful 3700 sq.ft. flagship, retail location in heart of NYC chic “SoHo” shopping district. Founded by Michael Rothbard, Sleep Studio has found its dream niche. Offering bedding and furniture to the interior design community while sleepwear, bath and body products have a growing appeal with consumers. Like sleep itself, the brand can be fun, sensual and indulgent. The Sleep Studio elegance combined with the Christina Juarez finesse offered a festive celebration for the 50-60 design professionals that attended.

Sleep Studio – Chic Store in Soho NYC

Radio Host, Champagne Joy poses with talented designer, Deborah Martin

Standing center is Campion Platt whose stunning room at Holiday House  NYC was filled with Sleep Studio product and furniture.

Patrick Hamilton discusses dreams with Champagne Joy

Ashlee Harrison, Patrick Hamilton and Chris Ann Ernst

Champagne Joy and Rio

Chris Ann Ernst, Rio, Christina Juarez PR and Jennifer

Peter, Jo and Rio

Iris Dankner – Co-founder of Holiday House NYC

Christian Turnier and Travis Abbott

Michael and Champagne

Party group gathers while Iris speaks for the cause

Iris thanks Sleep Studio for the recognition and commitment to breast cancer awareness.

Deb Landis, Michelle Berkowitz, Kelley Jackson & Guillaume Gentet at Sleep Studio (photo compliments of Deborah Martin)

The event which served champagne and sparkling water along with delicious tray pass hors d’oeuvres was a wonderful celebration and recognition for the philanthropist efforts of Iris Dankner.