Ultra Violet ~ the color of the year was chosen by Pantone, the ultimate color organization. On the color wheel, purple is a secondary color between red and blue ( a bit more red, while violet is closer to blue). Pantone Executive Director, Leatrice Eiseman describes it as "a blue-based purple that takes our awareness and potential to a … [Read more...]
Mary Poppins Inspired Table~Great Gatherings
Mary Poppins inspired table setting~another Great Gathering. ACAP's theme luncheon and wine fundraising event was a huge success. Last week I showed you my Rooftops of London table and today my 17 Cherry Tree Lane table. For those of you who aren't Mary Poppins nerds, that's the address of the Banks family home. Cherries, of course, were … [Read more...]
Great Gatherings by Design~ACAP Theme Luncheon
Great Gatherings by Design. I put a lot of thought into my table settings when entertaining, In case you didn't know, I love to entertain but hate to cook. Creating a fabulous table is my specialty. Don't you think food tastes better when served on a pretty plate than a paper one? Recently I participated on one of my favorite fundraising events … [Read more...]
I am the Queen
Someone once gave me a princess magnet. One of my sons, when he was little, said, "that's you Mom, a princess." I quickly replied, "oh no, honey, I'm not a princess, I am the Queen!" I've always been outnumbered in my house with 3 sons and a husband, so it's a title well-deserved. And really, who is going to argue with me? On display in a guest … [Read more...]
Paris Métro Sign
One of the most recognized signs in Paris (maybe the design world) are the Metropolitan signs. The Brits refer to their subway systems as the Tube, Chicagoan's call their entire transit system the "L" (go figure) and the Parisians travel underground via the Métro. Paris' system hit the rails in 1900 (guess who was first*?). Architect Hector … [Read more...]
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