Going Out West…a top ten(ish) journal

September 29…Fly to Phoenix. Lunch at Joe’s Farm Grill. Dinner at Vincent on Camelback. September 30…Rehearsal with Red Mountain High School Band. Drive to Flagstaff. Dinner at Atria. October 1…Adjudication for Bands of America Arizona Regional Championships. October 2…Clinic for Regional Participants. Drive up to Snowbowl to find rain and sleet…Drive back. Lunch at Proper…

1999 and 2016

Patience please.  I have to share a bit of background. The year 1999 had several milestones. My dad passed away.  I turned 40. I opened Signature Designs, Inc. I’ve been extremely fortunate to have some incredible clients over the past seventeen years.  However, there’s one that will always have a very special place in my…

Seasonal Segue

My mother wanted everyone that came into our home to feel loved. She had a loving spirit.  She said I love you, often…and meant it. But it was her work in the kitchen that displayed unconditional love beyond compare. She would prepare a meal with multiple entrees, numerous vegetables, various salads, a “relish” platter and…

All that Glitters!!!

   If you like a little sparkle and shine in your life you can look forward to lots of shopping opportunities in the coming months. I hope you can forgive my delayed posting but life got in the way.  I’m back with lots of things to share from NYC.  Above you see accent pillows gilded in…

“Book”shelf

Greetings from The Big Apple.  The market is stirring with anxious shoppers and even more anxious vendors.  They are all thrilled to see us and eager to make our every wish come true.  We saw several new vendors and it seems the overwhelming trend is that much of the new product is “made right here…