THE PARTY Gorgeous design surrounded guests for the annual DIFFA Cocktails by Design reception held at the Merchandise Mart. THE SCENE DIFFA, Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, hosted the magnificent event to showcase exclusive dining room vignettes created by Chicago's top designers. THE PLAYERS Over 1,000 guests sipped EFFEN Vodka while enjoying bites while viewing all the beautiful tablescapes from designers, such as Jenn-Air, HMR Desgin Group, Susan Fredman, Nate Berkus, and many many more. THE BOTTOM LINE This weekend-long event brought together interior design enthusiasts to promote the work of Chicago's top designers while benefiting DIFFA in efforts to provide preventative education and outreach for the fight against HIV/AIDS in the Chicago-land area. Photos by FigMedia