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Chalk it up to fabulous!

10/30/2016

Here's to the ladies who lunch bunch!

Recently, friend and designer Johanna Pockar introduced me to my talented new friends, Sue and Kim, at Metheny Weir Painted Finishes (on Larchmere, in Cleveland).

I invited them all for lunch and we put our best faces on
for the festive Halloween salon!
The Victorian Masks were really quite fun.
But the story continues...

When I first was introduced to Metheny Weir...I had a crazy idea...
I had two chairs that I wanted to give second lives to.
... and after meeting them and convincing them it might work...
I wanted to also bring their unique process to light.

They were a little shy but game!
We got together and recorded a couple short videos...
Watch them turn two chairs of mine into
dream pieces, with Chalk Paint.

V O I L A!

Be sure to check out the link below to see what Metheny Weir is up to now.

Metheny Weir Painted Finishes Link

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What truly makes a great neighborhood?

10/30/2016

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THE PEOPLE!

At dinner the other night, Negative comments were made regarding Severance Town Center and the surrounding area. And it blew my mind... because I happen to know it is a wonderful neighborhood. It is the people who make the difference.

Not only do I live in the area but earlier that week while putting together a copy/print project at Office Max with Cyndi, my go-to-gal: kind - professional - knowledgeable.

So, "could I take your picture because you have been so great!?"
The answer was.......

Cynthia (Copy & Print Supervisor) at Office Depot/Office Max!

...don't know what all the fuss is about with ladies like Cynthia .. it is all good!

Link for Office Depot/Office Max Page

Office Depot/Office Max (@ Severance Town Center)
3462 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights OH 44118
(216) 297-9789

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We all know love is NOT enough...

10/23/2016

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Courage, Commitment & Responsibility to Cause!
So I say, suck it up and show up...
All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to support the work of Dare2Care. Dare2Care is an Ohio based non-profit organization dedicated to providing leadership educational scholarship opportunities to teens and to fostering community awareness of LGBT bullying.

Love Is All You Need?
...is a Romeo and Juliet story set in a world where homosexuality is considered normal, heterosexuality is taboo, and heterophobia runs rampant. The film has won numerous festival awards across the world and is based on the 19 minute short film of the same name, which went viral in 2014 garnering over 40 million views.

Purchase $5 Tickets in Advance with this Link!

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KNEADING SOME COMFORT?

10/23/2016

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...Breaking bread with friends and family is a wonderful thing!
I am so grateful I live in Cleveland Heights. Last week, was a particularly cold & rainy autumn day. I was feeling the need of a little comfort... hot coffee and my favorite oatmeal raisin cookie from On The Rise! This destination is one of many special businesses catering to the quality of lifestyle that is unique to Cleveland Heights. So, if you're feeling kind of kneady, then stop by On The Rise and take home a delicious bread!

In this short video, you get a personal look into the community atmosphere!

ON THE RISE ARTISAN BREADS HOMEPAGE

"Here at On the Rise we are a group of highly dedicated professionals here to
providing the best bread, pastry, and lunch items around"

ON THE RISE ARTISAN BREADS - 3471 Fairmount Blvd. Cleveland Heights, OH, 44118

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Oh, boo hoo...

10/18/2016

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Whilst chatting with an old friend, about days of past...
We suspected we might be getting a little tired "oh, boo hoo!"
...au contraire
We are still going strong...
having fun and looking fabulous
(see pics below - HA!)

Actually, these pictures are the current creations of my dear friend Ricki Englehaupt. When I was Chairman of DIFFA Cleveland (Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS), Ricki and I worked together on a number of successful fundraisers.

I ran into her this past week in Shaker Heights at the recent
Dick Russell Liquidations Estate Sale!
Ricki told me that many of the fabrics she used in these
creations were from my estate sale, earlier this year...
spooky indeed!

We are already talking about new ways to feature her works.
For more information contact me.

...and Denim is IN! If you don't agree: "boo hoo."

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Ladies and gentelmen, the results are in...

10/12/2016

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Not since Studio54 have I felt so much excitement!

BEFORE

AFTER

The Dick Russell Liquidations Estate Sale was OF COURSE a huge success! As you can see, the job is done.
Thank you to those of you who participated over the weekend and continue to engage with the blog!

...Remember it is always fun to color outside the box!

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I LOVE COLOR ...

10/4/2016

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Coloring outside the box.
OCTOBER 7 - 8
...do not miss this.

Please join me THIS Friday and Saturday at a
major Dick Russell estate sale.

DICK RUSSELL LIQUIDATIONS PROUDLY PRESENTSWith Great Honor Our Largest
and Most Prestigious Collection To Date
16390 South Park Blvd., Shaker Heights, OH 44120

Thu, Oct 06 :: 10am to 4pm
Fri, Oct 07 :: 10am to 3pm
Sat, Oct 08 :: 10am to 4pm
Sun, Oct 09 :: 10am to 4pm

French influenced and built in 1910, before Shaker Heights was even a reality,
this significant home is tres magnifique.
Full with treasures beyond anything I could describe. Imagine the busts below with outrageous jewelry.... come on... try.. close your eyes: imagine spectacular.

...les possibilités are endless when we color outside the box...

Dick Russell Liquidations Estate Sale Link