HOLIDAYS 2011
The Holidays are a time for Family & friends to gather and share memories of bright smiles, wonderment and all the sights, sounds and tastes of the Season. As children, most memories are of the celebrations that took place not so much around a tree or while lighting the Menorah, but of the many trips around the grocery store or farmer’s market with loved ones while we gathered items off a list put together by Mom or Dad. The fonder memories are of a Family creating the many flavors that would define our traditions of future Holidays to come.
While searching for a theme to define our Holiday look for this piece, the many culinary creations that came out of our Family’s kitchen during this time of year, and in most cases only at this time, came flooding in. This is our tribute to Mom’s “Boysenberry Cream” which we couldn’t and can’t get enough of.
The draping is made of silky white chiffon and it was the basis for our background. The table covering is a rich iridescent crinkled organza appropriately called “boysenberry. It cascaded off the sides and puddled on the floor with elegant intensity. Nestled around the royal richness of the table are the iconic Louis Ghost Chair. Each holding an opulent Down stuffed pillow with a covering made of dozens of ribbons of taffeta in a deep berry hue.
The details are the finishing touch which always seem to hold on to our imagination and play off the theme so closely. Here we see each place setting in clear glass which like the Festival of Lights, captures the spirit to reflect the sparkle of the Season. The florals include tight groupings of hydrangea, dendrobium and cymbidium orchids, dahlias, as well as the more traditional carnations, mums and lilies. Together adding a creamy rich tone on tone to create a textured “fluff” atop the milky white glass vessel below. In order to break up the delicateness above we bring in the punch of uniqueness that will define all the elements as one... “Kugels” as they are known in Central Europe are suspended by cut Swarovski crystals and adding to the holiday appeal. And for added “bling” we further added antiqued mercury glass ornaments.
The Holidays wouldn’t be complete without your own memories, traditions or Family so with all this said, from our Families to yours, may all your Holiday dreams come true vividly and may the sights, sounds and flavors of the Season be the ones you pass on from generation to generation as you celebrate life's most cherished events!
Sincerely yours,
Frank Clemente
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