Designer Nate Berkus survived the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 , but his partner did not . Nate credits the Red Cross for helping him get through the disaster . But even as you 're watching , you know that the recognition is not what they are after . Nate : It 's the little things that matter in life , such as flip - shirts and money to call home .
Designer Nate Berkus survived the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 , but his partner did not . Nate credits the Red Cross for helping him get through the disaster . Nate : It 's the little things that matter in life , such as flip - shirts and money to call home .