April Russell is passionate about supporting animal charities whether giving annually to The Battersea Dog’s Home in London or in New York supporting Bidawee; both charities are close to her heart. When she is not jetting between the two cities running her bespoke interior design business April Russell, The Art of Interiors she’s at home with her two dogs Tallulah and Dalores.
The snow continued to threaten but April had a full turn out when she hosted an evening reception in aid of the animal charity Bidawee at the newly decorated apartment of Norman and Robin Nelson which April had recently completed for her sister and brother in law. The reception was organized by Kate Edmonds Events. It was an opportunity for guests to look through the newly decorated spaces whilst enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. April took time to thank everyone for coming and also explaining the interior design journey from conception to completion. She also spoke about what is involved in creating some of the magical pieces and the joy of working with dedicated and talented artisans from London, Paris and New York. She said, “It was a wonderful experience to collaborate with Matthew Yee and Alanna Rathbone. We were a dedicated team who worked very well together to make a beautiful home for the Nelsons.”
Nancy Taylor, President of Bideawee spoke about the history of Bidawee, a haven for animals in need and a resource for people who love pets for over a hundred years. As a nonprofit, charitable organization Bideawee depends solely on the generosity of donors to operate all of its life changing programs and services. Through support of donors, Bideawee is able to fulfill it's mission to cultivate and support the life-long relationship between pets and the people who love them.
Also supporting the evening were Alanna Rathbone, Ashe Reardon, Antoine Souma, Alexes Reardon , Beth Laffey, Emery Westfall and Carole Bellidora Westfall, Christine Biddle, Didi Woodhull, Eve Guernsey, Fritzi Kallopp, Karin Gunnarsson, Kate Edmonds Donner, Nan Collins, Louis Pemberton, Nancy Taylor, James Harris, Norman Nelson and Robin Reardon Nelson, Will Reardon, Larry Kaiser, Leslie Granger, Mathew Yee, Meriel Lari, Pam Laudenslager, Pam Michaelcheck, Peter Rathbone, Susan Nagel, Peter van Doren, Peter Rathbone, Randall Gianopulos, Susan Pemberton and Tim Woodhall.