The 33rd Annual Decorators-Designers-Dealers Sale and Auction Benefit Gala (D-D-D), held on Saturday, June 7, raised spirits and funds, proving to be a spectacular evening in support of the Southampton Fresh Air Home. More than 450 guests gathered for what has become one of the Hamptons’ most anticipated fundraising events of the summer.
Attendees browsed and bought at the legendary “Greatest Tag Sale on Earth,” sipped the evening’s signature cocktail—the “Dunmore Southside”—and participated enthusiastically in both the Live and Silent Auctions. Their generosity exceeded fundraising goals, demonstrating unwavering support for SFAH’s mission: providing enriching, adaptive programs for children and young adults with physical disabilities.
The auction offerings were nothing short of exceptional, while the furniture sale featured everything from designer pieces and antiques to one-of-a-kind home décor treasures, all at unbeatable prices.
A highlight of the evening came during the Live Auction, led by Stephan Keszler, who energized the crowd with premium travel packages and collectible artwork. In a heartwarming twist, the Keszler Family pledged to Double the Love, matching all donations up to $25,000, prompting an outpouring of bids.
Guests departed with stylish Summer Gift Bags generously presented by sponsor Dunmore Hotel, filled with curated items from Hilma, Peter Thomas Roth, Slatkin & Co., Isolde O’Hanlon/Pop Daddy, Marybeth Mullen, and Girl Scout Emma Sommer.
Guests included Charlotte Bonstrom, Madeline and Tom Elghanayan, Ann and Bill Yawney, Barbara and Alan Glatt, Florence Danforth-Meyer and Seth Meyer, Lucy and Gil Besing, Brooke Shields, Aida Turturro, Allison Poston and Mark Castleman, Lily Galef and Sterling Wilson, Christl Meszkat, Isolde O’Hanlon, Amanda and Robert Holmen, Ann Grimm, Robert M. Lohman, Raya and Clif Knight, Lisa and Rome Arnold, Marybeth Mullen, Susan Cocke, Noreen Donovan Byrnes, James Byrnes, Peter Thomas Roth, Ann Liguori, Tania and Brian Higgins, Liz and Rohit Manocha, Michaela Keszler, Danielle Lapidus, Emilie Ghilaga, Maryanne Horwath and Michael Shaheen, Ana Maria Holme, Steven Stolman and Rich Wilke, Catherine and Bryan Carey, Jean Shafiroff, Larry Horton, Joe Markovich, Sheila and Joe Fuchs, amongst others.
Founded in 1901, SFAH’s mission is to provide an enriching, recreational, and educational experience. As one of the few camps in the nation specifically focused on the complex needs of youth with physical disabilities, SFAH’s fundraising efforts ensure that no child is turned away because of a family’s inability to pay.
