Design is Happening in NYC

If you're looking for design advice or would just like to learn more about design, you can head to New York City the week of October 15-21 to hear what some of the country's best and brightest minds in culture and design, including Issac Mizrahi, Chef Mario Batali and real estate maven Barbara Corcoran, are saying.

This is especially timely if you are planning to be in the Big Apple anyway because there are so many activities surrounding Home& Garden Magazine's first "Design Happening" celebration, you're sure to find a way to fit one of them into your schedule.

House & Garden teamed up with the city of New York for this premier Design Week that is slated to become an annual event.

There will be a mix of ticketed and free events and the forty-five programs centered on interior design, gardening, architecture, shopping and food are sure to stir your imagination. You'll return home with new ideas, ready to revamp your current home or you'll know just what to do with that property you've considered buying for a while now.

You can get expert tips on eco-chic shopping, join a walking tour of 19th and early 20th century Harlem townhouses, learn about how to plants can enhance your home or attend a discussion of how we can adapt design to our 21st century lifestyles.

If you do attend a ticketed event, a portion of the proceeds will go to charity. Visit the Design Happening website for the schedule and more details.