Confabulations - Blog

While Fashion Week lives in NYC, this is Cleveland!

9/24/2016

Some of my recent adventures in fashion!
Yes really, just some of them, there are many more.

The Joss link below will take you to the Fall 2016 LUUKAA Collection.

Joss Boutique LUUKAA Fall 2016 Collection

LUUKAA Spring 2016 Collection

Gone Fashion!
Following local designers

From Paper Dolls...

Cleveland Museum of Art Fashion Event
"WAITING"
HE is sitting on his luggage, waiting for the train home from the war, with a sprig of lavender on his shoulder.
SHE is sitting in her garden with a basket of lavender and garden flowers, waiting for the train to bring him home.

OH YEAH!!! This is good...

9/13/2016

I am one grateful designer!
Thank you UNIVERSE for another architecturally
significant home to restore in all its grandeur!!

Thank you to Julie Washington of the Cleveland Plain Dealer
for this feature and photos: Julie, you rock!!

***The Heights Heritage Home Tours is Sunday with information on
how to purchase tickets for the tour is in the article, linked right below!!***

Click for JULIE WASHINGTON's Article and MORE Photos

SOMETHING NEW!!!

8/30/2016

Approaching the house from Compton Road ... There is something new in the front yard ...the Keller Williams sign (see my previous post HOUSE FOR SALE!!!). How cool, right, come on I want to show you around...

HOUSE FOR SALE !!!!!

8/26/2016

So, really I decided that it's time for me to trust the universe once again... To stay where I'm living now in beautiful Cleveland Heights ... or sell my house and move onto a new adventure (Bateau Lavoir Take 2?!?). Time will tell what the new adventure will be...

This week, Jody Saks and Rochelle Golenberg (the realtors) put together a lovely poolside brunch soiree, which was really lovely. A beautiful afternoon with a swarm of realtors from the Greater Cleveland area coming by to enjoy my home and the beautiful grounds. I believe everyone had a lovely time and my home is officially FOR SALE, listed with Keller Williams (see/share the link below)!

You know, the last time I trusted the universe with a big decision I had an amazing estate sale and I was still left with many, many, many beautiful pieces and it didn't hurt me one little bit to let go. I believe again that should I let go of this house of many years, that it will be the time to say farewell and that the person who comes into this home will love it and care for it as much as I.

Be sure to keep up with Confabulations for further updates on upcoming events, current design projects and, of course, my next adventures. Here are some photos of the pool area, the link has other images of the house.

http://www.kw.com/homes-for-sale/44118/OH/Cleveland-Heights/1579-Compton-Rd/3yd-NEOHREXOH-3829991.html

HOMAGE to the FOURTH of JULY

7/1/2015

Just a Lil' somethin" somethin" I assembled to honor the freedom we celebrate on the 4th of July.

5 DECADES later...

6/29/2015

Last week the idea that we are a nation of individuals with guaranteed rights became more of a reality.

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) approved the Same Sex Marriage Proposal, resulting from the Obergefell vs Hodges Case

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (OBAMACARE) was approved.

5 Decades ago this could not be imagined.,,

Last year I put together the fashions for the DARE2CARE benefit "5 Decades of Fashion", which also featured powerful historical images relating to Human Rights in each decade. We have come a long way and we still have a long way to go.

Take a look at these two video's from the DARE2CARE event featuring the 1960's and 70's.

Hey ! Check out these fantastic fashions...

5/10/2015

Yeah for sure! Check it out, beautiful, fantastic fashion from JOSS Boutique. One of the ensemble's Catherine is wearing is from the recent installation at the Cleveland Museum of Art. If you missed our presentation with Brigade & JOSS, it's COOL, because they are currently in the windows at Joss. CHECK IT OUT!!

Lily of the Valley with Pansies

5/10/2015

Summer cannot be very far away when Lily-of-the-Valley are blooming; the scent in the air is divine.
Pansies and Lillies from my garden.

CMA First Mix Interior design elements and fashion...

5/10/2015

What do carpet pad, drapery liner, vinyl composition tile and a myriad of other design elements have to do with fashion ? Well, you should've been there.What an amazing evening at the Cleveland Museum of Art for IIDA and Cambria a manufacturer of quartz countertops. I had the pleasure of presenting on the red carpet two installations one for Brigade and one for Joss boutique . The theme was based on two Cambria products Berwyn & Langdon. The landscape of Wales was the inspirstion for the quartz products. When I think of Wales, romance, stark contrasts, drama come to mind. Two lovers separated, one waiting at home, and the other waiting to return. Lavender from her bouquet on his lapel.

DON"T DESPAIR !! If you missed the museum event, the installation featuring Brigade and Joss is currently on exhibit at Joss Boutique,Eton,Woodmere,Ohio.

The Universe Has Proven Itself... AGAIN !!

4/28/2015

The estate sale was a huge success, many of my favorite pieces have found wonderful homes. I am left with exactly what is necessary for me at this time, and everything looks wonderful. Dick Russell Liquidations did a top notch job.