Eight of Interior Design's Hottest Stars Take on the Ultimate Decorating Challenge: the 2004 eBay Showhouse.

News Editors/Business Editors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 12, 2004

eBay (Nasdaq:EBAY):

-- Isabelle Bosquet, Sheila Bridges, Shawn Henderson, Thomas

Jayne, Lulu deKwiatkowski, David Netto, Katie Ridder and

Matthew Patrick Smyth Turn an Upper East Side Townhouse from

Drab to Fab Using eBay as Their Only Tool

Eight designers. Eight computers. Seven weeks. One Manhattan townhouse. All access. Only eBay! These ingredients are all that's needed to make the second annual eBay Showhouse a bona fide success.

From fashionable fabric designer Lulu deKwiatkowski to traditionalist Thomas Jayne, eBay has asked eight of the freshest faces in design to decorate a room from scratch using products purchased exclusively on eBay. The eBay Showhouse designers have been given a shoestring budget, eBay and PayPal accounts, and less than two months to furnish their assigned rooms by choosing from the more than 19 million items available on the site daily. The group began their online shopping adventure at 9 am on April 1 and will have one week to install their rooms in late May.

Unlike last year, the public will have access to the eBay Showhouse when it opens its doors at 148 East 63rd Street from June 12 to 19, 2004. Visitors can take walking tours from 11 am to 4 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 5 pm on weekends. Tickets, which cost $25, are available for purchase at the door, and starting today, can also be bought online at www.ebay.com/showhousetickets or by calling 212-594-7320. All proceeds will benefit Alpha Workshops, a design studio where artists living with HIV train and work.

Consumers can get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the eBay Showhouse by viewing "Point, Click, and Design," which will premiere on the A&E Network on Sunday, June 6, 7pm ET/6pm CT.

There's good news for those who like what they see in the eBay Showhouse: all of the furniture and accessories will be resold on eBay. The charity auction, which will take place from Thursday, June 10, through Saturday, June 19, can be accessed through eBay's home page (www.ebay.com) and will be powered by eAuctionSolutions. Showhouse visitors can also bid while they tour the townhouse, as kiosks will be available for onsite use. Alpha Workshops will be the beneficiary of all auction proceeds.

"We are delighted to be working with such a talented group of designers," said eBay Showhouse curator Marian McEvoy. "Through this experience, we have the opportunity to show people how they can use the site as the ultimate do-it-yourself resource. Whatever their style, taste or budget, consumers can easily find the perfect piece or outfit a room from top to bottom."

From novices to pros, the designers have varying levels of experience using eBay, which only adds to the excitement of the challenge. The second annual Showhouse features a rich blend of established and up-and-coming designers:

-- Isabelle Bosquet (Garden): Isabelle Bosquet, founder and

principal of Fleurisa, has created floral arrangements and

decors for scores of stylish parties and events, from posh

seaside weddings in the Hamptons to an exclusive birthday bash

in Tangiers. Isabelle has established a reputation as the

style setter's floral designer, having created arrangements

and events for socialites Nan Kempner and Tori Burch, and

designers from Muriel Brandolini to Yves Saint Laurent. Her

work, characterized by intense color and cutting-edge

containers, has been featured in magazines, including Town &

Country, Elle Decor, House & Garden, Architectural Digest, and

Vogue.

-- Sheila Bridges (Dining Room): Named "America's Best Interior

Designer" by CNN and Time magazine, Sheila Bridges founded

Sheila Bridges Design, Inc. in 1994, with a mission to create

"visual spaces that are thought-provoking and interesting

while also comfortable and livable." The author of Furnishing

Forward: A Practical Guide to Furnishing for a Lifetime,

Sheila has a television show on the Fine Living network,

Sheila Bridges Designer Living, and is a regular contributor

on NBC's Today Show.

www.sheilabridges.com

-- Shawn Henderson (Breakfast Room): Shawn Henderson's interior

design philosophy is based on the belief that each interior

must be a reflection of how a client lives. As head of his New

York City-based interior design firm, Shawn brings a sense of

order and consistency to a project, ultimately creating a

space that is clean, modern and elegant.

www.shawnhenderson.com

-- Thomas Jayne (Living Room): Thomas Jayne Studio, Inc. was

founded ten years ago on the premise of approaching decoration

that highlights the presentation of art, antiques, and the use

of historical research. Known for his expertise in

architectural planning/detailing and deft sense of color,

Thomas is regularly featured in the design press and

consistently recognized in yearly compilations of prominent

interior designers.

www.thomasjaynestudio.com

-- Lulu deKwiatkowski (Master Bedroom): The brains behind the

successful fabric and design company LuluDK Fabrics and a

favorite of the social set and design world, Lulu

deKwiatkowski frequently appears in magazines such as W,

Vogue, Elle Decor, and House & Garden. Her collections are

inspired by her many travels to India, Morocco, Italy and

Peru.

www.luludk.com

-- David Netto (Nursery): For the last three years, David Netto

has been named one of House Beautiful's "Top 100 Designers in

America." The interior decorator is known for his reluctance

to work within a typical "style." His understated, clean-lined

interiors have been featured in the pages of Vogue, Elle Decor

and House & Garden. David Netto Design, which he established

after a stint as an associate in an architecture firm, has

recently grown to include a line of sleek and luxurious

children's furniture and accessories called NettoCollection.

www.davidnettodesign.com

-- Katie Ridder (Guest Bedroom): Katie Ridder is a New York

City-based decorator whose sense of style -- comfort and

practicality -- combined with whimsy and eclecticism has

brought her house commissions across the country. A former

editor at House Beautiful, Katie started her own design firm

in 1993. Starting with an understanding of the client's needs

and the architectural context, Katie shapes her interiors

around an imaginative palette with an uncanny touch for

choosing the right furniture and fixtures.

www.katieridder.com

-- Matthew Patrick Smyth (Library/Media Room): Matthew Patrick

Smyth, Inc. was founded under the premise that the finished

interior reflects the client's needs and interests. Blending

classic style with comfort, Matthew's projects -- including

residences from New York and Paris and rooms in the Kips Bay

Designer Showhouse -- have been featured in publications such

as Elle Decor, New York magazine, House Beautiful and

Traditional Home. Matthew was named one of the "Top 100

Designers" in House Beautiful and included on top designer

lists in New York magazine and Gotham.

www.matthewsmyth.com

This year's eBay Showhouse promises to make a splash with design-conscious consumers. Offering a medley of talented designers with both traditional styles and funky flairs, the Showhouse is guaranteed to both surprise and delight. Visitors outside the New York area can get in on the action by taking a Showhouse virtual tour (accessible at www.ebay.com starting when the Showhouse opens in June through the end of the year) or by bidding during the charity auction taking place June 10-19, 2004.

About eBay

eBay is The World's Online Marketplace(R). Founded in 1995, eBay created a powerful platform for the sale of goods and services by a passionate community of individuals and businesses. On any given day, there are millions of items across thousands of categories for sale on eBay. eBay enables trade on a local, national and international basis with customized sites in markets around the world. Through an array of services, such as its payment solution provider PayPal, eBay is enabling global e-commerce for an ever-growing online community.