Cathedral Giving By Design 2026

Friday Night Welcome Home Party photos by Dara Dyer; Saturday Design Panel and Home Tour Photos by Marilyn Morgan

Seven people posing for a photo in front of a backdrop featuring photos and greenery. The group includes four women and three men, all dressed in stylish attire.

CGBD 2026 Design Panel Beyond the Front Door: Trends In Decorating, Lifestyle & Entertaining – Caroline Willis, Tim Adams, Theresa Ory, Lauren DeLoach, moderator Christina Dandar, Caroline Gidiere, and Cristi Rajevac

A group of eleven people stand in front of banners that read "Cathedral Giving by Design" and "Global Village Project." A large globe is visible behind them.

CGBD Premier Corporate Sponsors – Home Luxury Real Estate – Joshua Moore, Melissa Allen, Alden Potts, Studie Young, Gina Kalar, Kelly Boudreau, Betsy Berry, Cathy Boston, Michael Kriethe, Dallie Gaskin, and Justine Story

A group of girls stand on a stage in front of screens displaying images and a large globe. One girl wears a red and gold dress, another a hijab and striped sweater, and others wear colorful clothing.

Students from the Global Village Project, the 2026 beneficiary, perform at the Welcome Home Party

Four women pose for a photo in front of a large globe decoration and a banner that reads "Cathedral Giving by Design."

Carolyn Dwyer, auctioneer Erin Kienzle of Giving4Good, Kendrick Dopp, and Sandra Carey

Man in a navy suit and striped tie stands next to a woman in a black lace dress in front of a sign that reads "CATHEDRAL GIVING BY DESIGN"

Bob Seymour and Cathy Lamon

Man in a grey tweed jacket and green striped tie smiles next to a woman in a bright pink sweater and gold pleated skirt.

Alex Cole and Kelly Blackmon

Living room with a cream sofa, tiger print pillows, a black lacquered coffee table with a floral arrangement and candles, and light blue drapes.

Formal dining room with a dark wood table set with orange floral arrangements, white chairs with green upholstery, a crystal chandelier, and chinoiserie wallpaper.

Living room with teal velvet sofas, plush pink sofa, white coffee table, and abstract art on the wall. People are gathered and conversing.

A woman in a grey jacket and a man in a tan coat walk up a curved staircase with white walls, black railings, and geometric pendant lights.

Two women walk across a large lawn towards a red brick Georgian-style mansion with a manicured garden and trees.

This January, Cathedral Giving by Design hosted another successful event in partnership with Global Village Project, as they contributed to Furnishing the Future for their newly renovated school building, set to open in Fall 2026.

A highly anticipated event beginning with the Welcome Home party at the Cathedral of St. Philip on January 23rd, guests enjoyed food and beverages while engaging in an energetic live auction aligned with the Cathedral’s mission. Erin Kienzle of Giving4Good, an accomplished auctioneer from Charleston, presided over the evening.

On January 24th, a distinguished design panel of professionals including Tim Adams, Lauren DeLoach, Caroline Gidiere, Theresa Ory, Cristi Rajevac, and Caroline Willis provided valuable insights on trends and the concept of “home.” Following the panel, attendees toured three remarkable homes that showcase the expertise of our panelists and the historic grandeur of Buckhead.

Planning and executing Cathedral Giving By Design was a labor of love and wouldn’t have been possible without the hardworking Cathedral Giving By Design team. Thank you especially to Dean Candler and the Cathedral clergy and staff for their support and encouragement. We are deeply appreciative of the generosity of so many parishioners, friends and businesses who gave their time and talent to make this event a success. cathedralgivingbydesign.org

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