Category Archives: Inspiring Events

Surtex 2013!

Marty, Renee, and I had such a fun time exhibiting at Surtex over the last 3 days! Here I am in our travel themed booth with vintage furniture that our favorite antique dealer Michael Smith of Adelaide helped find and … Continue reading

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Greetings from Fall Quilt Market!

Finally I’m getting the chance to blog about our visit to Houston last weekend! As you’ve probably heard downtown New Yorkers like Marty and me only got power back yesterday. Above is a photo I took of my favorite booth … Continue reading

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A Sparkling 50th!

Last night we celebrated our dear friend Eric’s 50th birthday at Amanda and Grady’s lovely home! Being the “Bubbly” guy he is, Eric was in his element! Eric’s brilliant wife Ramona created this effervescent confection made up of mini macarons, … Continue reading

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Greetings from The Jazz Age Lawn Party!

Couldn’t help but admire Laura Windley & Heidi Rosenau’s fabulous vintage hats at yesterday’s Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governor’s Island! Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra inspired late 20’s and early 30’s oufits like theirs and lots of high … Continue reading

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My Bon Vivant Fabrics & Art Gallery For Quilts at The City Quilter!

Yesterday we had another gray day in Manhattan but my Bon Vivant fabrics from Windham in the window at The City Quilter (133 West 25th St.) I hope began to lift peoples’ spirits! If you haven’t already do stop by … Continue reading

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Kathleen & RJ’s Valentine Tea!

Our dear friends Kathleen Moriarty and RJ Keefe had the great idea to host a Valentine Tea at their lovely apartment! When I heard, I asked if they’d be interested in using a piece of my red Paris map fabric … Continue reading

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Cyrus Chesnut – A Jazz Piano Legend!

Marty and I had the unique pleasure of hearing The Cyrus Chesnut Trio perform at The Jazz Standard (116 East 27th St. New York, NY)  last Friday evening! We have seen him several times before and each time Cyrus is … Continue reading

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Happy Halloween from Quilt Market!

Spooky Greetings from Houston where my second home sewing fabric line “Bon Vivant” was presented at International Quilt Market by Windham and me! I decided my costume should be “Holly Golightly turns domestic diva”! In addition to quilts, the late … Continue reading

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