The Elsie de Wolfe Woman of Vision Award
What an honor to receive this year's Elsie de Wolfe Woman of Vision Award.
I was given the award yesterday at a private club in New York City. Presented by The Decorators Club, the Elsie de Wolfe Woman of Vision Award honors those individuals who have made notable contributions to the fields of interior design and the arts. It is named after the woman credited as the first professional interior decorator of the United States. 200 guests attended the fundraising event and luncheon, which supports The Decorators Club Education Fund Scholarship Program.
Here are some photos, enjoy.
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- It was so nice to see so many familiar faces at the Elsie de Wolfe Woman of Vision Awards event. Here I am with interior designers and event co-chairs Elizabeth Pash, Charlotte Barnes, and Katie Leede. (Photo by @elizabethobaker)
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- In this photo I’m joined by event co-chair Victoria Hagan and education leader, Suzie Kovner.
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- I’ve known Katie for many years. Her family owned Skylands, my home in Maine, before I did.
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- The fundraising event also included a lovely luncheon for all the guests.
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- The tables were all decorated with and evergreen theme. The topiaries included were courtesy of Atlock Farm, and the tablecloths courtesy of Schumacher.
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- The wait staff was so pleasant and ready to offer guests refreshing beverages and cocktails.
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- There was also a themed cocktail – can you guess what these are?
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- They’re my signature lemon drops – served as both cocktails and mocktails. (Photo by @elizabethobaker)
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- Several friends attended the event with me including Danielle Vadai and interior designer Stephen Sills.
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- Everyone started with baskets of country breads.
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- The main course was a cobb salad with Romaine and Iceberg lettuces, diced chicken and bacon, with tomato, avocado, egg, blue cheese and a buttermilk ranch dressing.
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- On each table, candy bar favors with custom wrappers by Darcy Miller, owner of Darcy Miller Designs. Her whimsical sketches and illustrations are so much fun.
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- On the side, several items for raffle, including a Martha Stewart Pollywood garden bench, Martha Stewart bedding, and a glazed earthenware ceramic garden stool with gold and platinum luster.
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- Kiki Dennis is the President of The Decorators Club She welcomed all the guests and spoke about the Woman of Vision Award and the scholarship program.
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- Every table was full.
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- Elizabeth Pash also took to the podium and presented the award to me.
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- The award is a beautiful handmade vessel made by talented ceramicist, photographer and gardener, Frances Palmer. I’ve known her many years.
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- There was also an on-stage conversation and interview where I answered a series of questions from our own Chief Creative Officer, Kevin Sharkey.
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- Dessert was served – key lime chiffon pie with mango coulis.
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- Thanks to The Decorators Club for such a wonderful honor and a great event. Please go to their web site and learn more about The Decorators Club programs. And here’s to the next generation of talented and inspirational experts in interior design. (Photo by @elizabethobaker)
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