Interior Design Association of WNY

08/21/2026

✨ PROUDLY WELCOMING MSI ROCHESTER AS A MAJOR EVENT SPONSOR! ✨

We are thrilled to welcome MSI Rochester as a high-level sponsor of the IDA of WNY’s First Annual Tablescaping Event! Their generous level of support plays an important role in helping us bring this inaugural event to life, and we are incredibly grateful to have MSI Rochester partnering with us.

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 The historic Forbes Theater at 500 Pearl, Buffalo, NY

Guests can look forward to destination-inspired tablescapes created by local designers, artisan shopping, a silent auction, and food and beverages available for purchase.

🎟 General Admission: $35
5-Ticket Group Bundle: $157
10-Ticket Group Bundle: $297

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Visit the IDA website for complete event information, sponsorship tiers available for purchase, and general admission and group tickets.

We extend our sincere appreciation to MSI Rochester for their generous sponsorship, along with all of our event sponsors helping make this first annual event possible: Buffalo Spree, Colvin Draperies, MP Caroll National Lumber Co., Modern Kitchens of Buffalo, Homestone Tile Gallery, and MSI Rochester.

Thank you for investing in the WNY design community and supporting what we hope will become an exciting annual tradition!

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08/19/2026

08/19/2026

✨ THANK YOU, HOMESTONE TILE GALLERY! ✨

We’re excited to welcome Homestone Tile as our newest event sponsor for the IDA of WNY’s First Annual Tablescaping Event! We are so grateful for their support as we bring this exciting new event to Buffalo this fall.

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 The historic Forbes Theater at 500 Pearl, Buffalo, NY

Guests can look forward to destination-inspired tablescapes created by local designers, artisan shopping, a silent auction, and food and beverages available for purchase.

🎟 General Admission: $35
5-Ticket Group Bundle: $157
10-Ticket Group Bundle: $297

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Visit the IDA website to explore event information, view sponsorship tiers available for purchase, and purchase your general admission or group tickets.

A special thank you to all of our event sponsors who are helping make our inaugural event possible: Buffalo Spree, Colvin Draperies, MP Caroll National Lumber Co., Modern Kitchens of Buffalo, and now Homestone Tile Gallery!

We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our WNY design community and look forward to celebrating with you this November!

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08/18/2026

✨ THANK YOU, MODERN KITCHENS OF BUFFALO! ✨

We’re thrilled to welcome Modern Kitchens as our newest event sponsor for the IDA of WNY’s First Annual Tablescaping Event! We are so grateful for their support as we bring this exciting new event to Buffalo this fall.

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 The historic Forbes Theater at 500 Pearl, Buffalo, NY

Guests can look forward to destination-inspired tablescapes created by local designers, artisan shopping, a silent auction, and food and beverages available for purchase.

🎟 General Admission: $35
5-Ticket Group Bundle: $157
10-Ticket Group Bundle: $297

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Visit the IDA website to explore event information, view sponsorship tiers available for purchase, and purchase your general admission or group tickets.

A special thank you to our event sponsors who are helping make our inaugural event possible: Buffalo Spree, Colvin Draperies, MP Caroll National Lumber Co., and now Modern Kitchens of Buffalo!

We are incredibly grateful for the support of our WNY design community and look forward to celebrating with you this November!

Proceeds will benefit UPward Design For Life

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08/18/2026

IDA MONTHLY EVENTS ARE BACK!

Following our summer break, we’re excited to welcome IDA Members back for an evening of connection, conversation, and professional growth.

📍 Ethan Allen of WNY
📅 Thursday, September 24th
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
🚗 Ample parking available in the Ethan Allen lot!

CREATING CIRCULAR CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS
How do we progress our client relationships from short-term and linear to long-term and circular?

We’ll discuss ways to strengthen client relationships, encourage continued engagement, create lasting value, and turn individual projects into long-term professional connections.

Members: Please review the discussion questions prior to the event! Come prepared with thoughtful questions, experiences, and ideas that can contribute to the conversation and benefit both you and your business. View through your email, IDA website, or scan this QR code to review questions!

RSVP through the IDA website

We look forward to reconnecting with our IDA community!

08/16/2026

✨ WNY VENDORS & ARTISANS WANTED! ✨

The Interior Design Association of WNY is seeking unique, curated vendors and artisans to join us for our First Annual Tablescaping Event at Buffalo’s historic Forbes Theater!

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 Forbes Theater | 500 Pearl Street, Buffalo, NY

Showcase and sell your work alongside an inspiring interior design event featuring destination-inspired tablescapes, local designers, shopping, and more.

Only the first 15 approved vendors will be selected!
Vendor space is $150 per table, with proceeds from vendor fees benefiting Upward Design for Life.

Interested in participating? Scan the QR code to apply and reserve your space!

✨ Know a fine artisan whose work deserves to be showcased? Share this post with the artists, makers, and creatives you feel are a must-see at this event!

Proudly sponsored by Buffalo Spree.

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08/15/2026

Cortese Construction Services is hiring! Interested in joining their team? 👇💚‼️🦬

We’re growing—and we’re looking for great people to grow with us. 🛠️

At Cortese Construction Services, we take pride in building quality homes and creating a workplace where hard work, teamwork, and craftsmanship are valued.

We’re currently hiring:
🔹 Carpenter Foreman
🔹 Assistant Project Manager
🔹 Betterliving Sunroom Installer

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Send your resume to [email protected]
📞 Call 716-683-2100

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post!

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08/15/2026

We're growing—and we're looking for great people to grow with us. 🛠️

At Cortese Construction Services, we take pride in building quality homes and creating a workplace where hard work, teamwork, and craftsmanship are valued.

We're currently hiring:
🔹 Carpenter Foreman
🔹 Assistant Project Manager
🔹 Betterliving Sunroom Installer

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

📧 Send your resume to [email protected]
📞 Call 716-683-2100

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post!