…….and this Valentine’s Day bash was no exception.
I arrived late and saw Virginia Kazanjian leaving with friends sweet Sophie on the left and Maidee on her right. Thought the hat was so cute and had to take a picture. Hey Virginia, think I could borrow the ‘Red Diamond’? Just for Valentine’s Day of course.
Helga, Valerie’s #1 Assistant with the ‘Star of the Show’, Master Rigby Locke McLean, just seven months on our beautiful blue planet. Genetically speaking this precious boy won the lottery!
I know Master Rigby, you agree. I can tell you’re one smart fellow!
Departing guests have depleted this stash….
Welcome to a land of wonder and delight…..Mom Vanessa stands ready to greet stragglers such as myself……
….by the time I had arrived, guests were no longer sitting in the garden….I especially missed seeing Gayle Garner Roski and having some deep think art talk with her. Gayle’s getting ready for a trip to Brazil. WOW, lots of inspiration there.
Speaking of Brazil,former Brazilian tennis champion Jorge Paulo Lemann, one of Brazil’s wealthiest financiers with 3G Capital and Warren Buffet are buying iconic ‘Heinz’ ketchup. So now we can have a little bit of Brazil with our burgers….maybe even 58 Varieties!
…. I digress…..Back to the garden where it’s so very tranquil and pretty.
….”I know I left that treat somewhere”……
….there’s even a harpist for some ‘heavenly music’!
Valerie, our beautiful and sparkling hostess….(I think she wants to keep this rocking horse….Don’t tell Rigby.).
On the left, warm & lovely philanthropist Michele Engemann took Brush painting from me with her mom, dear Helen Dedeaux who we all miss terribly. Some of my loveliest memories are afternoons visiting with Helen. On the right is sweet Peggy Collins, a tireless ‘Blue Ribbon’ member.
Can you tell I didn’t get the ‘Pink & Red Memo’? What’s that around my neck???? Oh, a heart, that’s good.
Here’s Aunt Vanya, Valerie’s sister. Vanya has the most fabulous ‘Estate Sales’ and you should get on her e-mail list…..right now!!! ‘ Vanya’s Distinct Possessions’….and I MEAN distinct. Info below.
Cheers Judith Mancini! And congratulations on your awesome ‘La Contessa Skin Care’. You’re a walking advertisement! (Info below)
Beautiful Auntie, LCdr Boyden R., Vanya’s GREAT daughter with a sleepy nephew…..he was sooooooooooo good!!!
Auntie Boyden, Master Rigby and proud mom Vanessa. This is such a precious picture of the two cousins…and what beautiful smiles they have!
This photo courtesy of Howard Pasamanik.
With Stuart, proud dad!
Photo courtesy of Howard Pasamanick.
Delightful Angel Chen of S.I.A.S. University in China got the memo…..
….we all sang happy birthday to brilliant architect Jim Porter with lovely wife Faith. Jim has numerous large scale projects in China. (Hmmmmm, do we love things Chinese? I suspect so.)
And here’s sweet Laura engrossed in conversation with Carol T. who has her back to us….you can barely see Laura’s hubby Mike….What a great couple!
This exquisite ring is worn by it’s designer, Pamella Berry. She creates the most dramatic, stunning works of wearable art!
Here’s another of Pamella’s creations…..
Earrings too….
And here’s the designer herself…..(No, she didn’t do the pearls. I asked. They were purchased after her first BIG commission!!!)
Start saving your pennies…..metaphorically speaking.
And now we have world famous sculptor, Christopher Slatoff with Michele who you already met.
Awwwwwwww……………….
Here’s Christopher with one of his pieces in Valerie's collection. Valerie has christened him ‘the next Michelangelo’. Of course you recognize beautiful Elaine Adams who brilliantly represents Christopher at her American Legacy Fine Arts Gallery. I’ll visit Christopher’s studio and blog about it soon!
Up close and VERY personal.
O.K., time for some scenes………
Exquisite flowers…….
Everywhere……………
Did I say everywhere????
I mean everywhere!!!
And gifts for Master Rigby…..
Woops….more flowers………..
The beautiful buffet……Hi Elaine……
Beautiful Vanessa with her ‘new mom’ glow!
I’m showing you the sweet table first…..
After all, I have my priorities…..
O.K. Foodies. This is for you………….
Yummy quiche……………
What’s left of the salmon by the time I got to it………….
Pasta salad……….
Who ate all the cheese???
Bowls of beautiful fruit…..
And the wonder worker herself, dear Josie, in charge of all things delicious. Thank you Josie!
Photo courtesy of Howard Pasamanick.
Oh gosh….almost forgot the popcorn machine.
And champagne…….served by Felicito… off duty from the Beach Club.
O.K., who got into this cake….come on, confess!!!
Needs no text.
Nor does this.
Well done Master Rigby!
Photo courtesy of Howard Pasamanick.
The valet’s placed a long (and I mean llloooonnnnggggg) stemmed rose in each car.
Guess the party favor…..
Oh you’re so smart!
Some lucky folks got fresh (and I mean fresh) eggs from Valerie’s chickens. You read me right……chickens!!!!
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What a wonderful blog and fabulous photos. You are so talented.
I'm trying to locate my dear friend Valerie Joyce Foster Hoffman. Its been 16yrs. Kara Allen Richards
You can reach Valerie at Valeriefoster@verizon.net
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