For the 32^nd year, the much-anticipated American Red Cross 2008 Designers’ Show House is underway, with the concept and location sure to be a one-of-a-kind experience.

 Located on the eighth floor of the luxury oceanfront condominium, 2700 North Ocean, the American Red Cross 2008 Designers’ Show House is a 9,180-sqaure foot mansion in the sky featuring four bedrooms, six and one-half bathrooms, and unique luxuries including a library, separate catering kitchen and private elevator entry to the unit.

 “This is the first time in the 32-year history of the American Red Cross Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter that the Show House is an oceanfront condominium,” said Desmond Keogh, General Chairman of the Show House.  “The ocean will be an incredible backdrop to the spectacular designs of our talented roster of participating local and national designers.”

 The 2008 Designers’ Show House will bring together an exclusive showcase of home collections and luxury brands featured in rooms designed by acclaimed interior designers from across the U.S. and the South Florida area, who will transformed the Tower Suite at 2700 North Ocean room-by-room, showcasing their individual talents and styles.

 In addition to the American Red Cross unit, the Designers’ Show House will also feature three additional units designed by nationally acclaimed designers Charles Allem, Katherine Kessler and David Linley.  Individually styled by each designer, each of the three units will reflect the sophisticated style and talent of these stellar names in the design world.

 The highly anticipated Show House Boutique will be spread amongst seven rooms that span 4,000-square feet at 2700 North Ocean and feature items from around the country.  During the extended four-week run of the Show House this year, events including a fashion show luncheon and celebrity lecture series will take place oceanfront at the luxurious condo.

 The Poolside Preview Party on January 16 will give guests a first look at the Show House during the spectacular cocktail reception and preview of the unit before it opens to the public on January 17.  Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy fabulous food prepared by Café Boulud, cocktails and music with a backdrop of the ocean, while viewing the Show House under a sea of stars.  Tickets to attend this event are $200 with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter.

 Ticket Prices and Admission

General admission tickets to the Show House are $30.  Special pricing is available for groups of ten or more. The Show House will be open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from Noon to 4 p.m.  All proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter.  For more information and to reserve tickets please call 561-833-7711 or visit the Website at www.redcross-pbc.org.

 About the 2008 Designers’ Show House

The Designers’ Show House, from January 17 – February 16, 2008, is a much-anticipated annual event, bringing together acclaimed designers who will design and decorate the luxury oceanfront condominium at 2700 North Ocean room-by-room.  The Show House will welcome nationally-known interior designers in addition to those from South Florida.  The event will also incorporate the terraces with landscape designers lending their artistic touches to the Show House.

 The theme for the 2008 American Red Cross Designers’ Show House is “Palm Beach Style” and will depict where nature’s palette meets luxury island living.  With a color palette ranging from pale, electric yellow-greens to mellow pistachios verging on mint, the theme will be a reminder of why people live in, and visit, Palm Beach.

 The 32^nd Annual Designers’ Show House will showcase exclusive designs by 16 nationally- and locally-acclaimed designers at the ultra-luxurious 9,180-square-foot Tower Suite at 2700 North Ocean on Singer Island, FL.

 For more information, please call 561-833-7711 or visit the Website at www.redcross-pbc.org.

 About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers who provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.  For 90 years, the American Red Cross Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter, which includes Glades, Hendry, Okeechobee and Palm Beach Counties, has been providing shelter for families during a hurricane, flood or fire, and teaching First Aid, CPR, AIDS Prevention and Water Safety.  To learn more about the work of the Red Cross in communities, or to make a donation, please call 561-833-7711 or visit the Website at: