An evening for Jerry!

Last night I had the pleasure of attending a truly special event.  The event was designed as a fundraiser to benefit a longtime CNN professional video photojournalist and his family.  Jerry Thompson a veteran of CNN, had blazed countless trails covering many of our nations past news stories and news events.  Jerry, recently diagnosed with Stage 4 brain cancer, has an array of incredible friends who worked hard to make this fundraiser happen.   

Titled "Our Friend Jerry Thompson Fundraiser" was held at the way cool Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar near Chinatown in Washington DC.  Over 475 people crowded the floor including many top CNN and FOX news anchor men, women and staff.  Cuba Libre provided incredible treats and lots of Mojitos!  A live band performed throughout the evening and both a silent and live auction also helped bring in the funds!

 




Schelfe and Associates donated a block of time to the Silent Auction to be auctioned off with all the other items including several week long stays at incredible beach houses, a former STYX guitar signed by the band and many other cool items.  The evening was a huge success and as of the count this morning over $75,000 had been raised for Jerry and his family.

If you get  a chance please click on the link, there is always time to still help Jerry and his fmaily!

Tim

The Jerry Thompson Event at Cuba Libre!

OK, it did get a little crowded!

Tim yucking it up with veteran CNN anchorman Wolf Blitzer.

Tim shaking hands over a drink with anchor John King of CNN.

If you can please reach out and help support Jerry and his family during their time of need.  During this Holiday Season, don't we all have so much to be thankful for?

Our Friend Jerry Thompson Fundraiser
Jerry and his Family.

The Jefferson Hotel

A few weeks ago I was in Washington, DC to attend a weekend meeting.  Without question the highlight of the weekend was the incredible Hotel I had the fortune of staying at.  The Jefferson Hotel takes refined elegance and quiet sophistication to a whole new level; to a work of art!

The Hotel recently underwent an exhaustive restoration into what is now the incredible Jefferson Hotel.  We, as designers, often talk about how design and the interiors we live in and play in can elevate our spirit and provide a sense of beauty and awe.  The Jefferson Hotel performs magnificently.

Forrest Perkins lead this transformation and provided the vision and design for this transformation.  I cannot say enough of how excellent they executed their task.  Design can make us wonder, awaken our spirit and provide a haven in which to enjoy the life we are living.  I thank the Jefferson Hotel for providing such wonder...

Tim

If you have a chance to visit the Jefferson Hotel please do so, you will not be dissapointed!

New Washington DC Studio Office!

I call it "returning to my roots"!
After an 18 year hiatus from the Washington area I have returned to the Capital City to open a satellite office of Schelfe and Associates! In addition to our current office location in Raleigh, North Carolina this new studio office will allow Schelfe and Associates to foster new clients and develop new design work for a larger metropolitan area.

The firms focus will remain on securing custom residential projects as well as high-end hospitality projects including Clubs, Hotels and Resort properties. Keep checking back as we will update you on our work and design projects in the Washington area!

Help spread the word!

Tim

Our new Washington address is:
9310 Elmhirst Drive
Bethesda, MD 20814

Bethesda Maryland from the sky.


Night time in Bethesda!


In the Center of it all.