Celebrating Gracious Living!

Its not everyday that a client is willing to open up their home to 75+ complete strangers.  For over two years, I have been working with Craig and Donna Clark on their beautiful new, French Country inspired home.  Throughout this time, through countless meetings, selections, drawings and more drawings, the Clark's and I have become close friends.


Craig and Donna Clark- our gracious hosts!

Their project has been a collaboration of numerous craftspeople, designers, vendors, manufacturers and I am sure I am forgetting some other professionals!  Without the skill sets and knowledge of all of these people, this project would never have been this beautifully done.


Kimberly Hanks of Thorntree, Erika, Larissa Michael of Volume Control

So, as this project is coming to a completion, we thought it prudent to celebrate!  While Viking Chef Scottie prepared some delicious treats, guests were encouraged to tour the entire home and cabana house, open all of the doors, turn on/off the lights, and see what an extraordinary home the Clark's have. 


Brad Carr with B-Rad Studios and Amber

Very rarely do tile vendors, drapery makers, lighting experts, etc. get to see a project when it is finished.  Celebrating the completion of this home allowed dozens of people involved in the project see what their products, skills, and crafts in their beautiful and finished form.  


Viking Chef Scottie and one of his sous chefs. 

Chef Scottie helped convince Donna Clark to purchase Viking appliances for her home.  So, it was only fitting that he prepare some amazing treats for us.  If you missed the party, you certainly missed out!  


Just a few of the scrumptious Christopher Elbow chocolates Chef Scottie brought with him.


Erika, Amber, me, Donna Clark, Susan Clark, Vincent, Craig Clark

Thank you to all of those who helped us Celebrate this wonderful accomplishment: Craig and Donna Clark, By Design Interiors, William Shaw and Associates, Milestone Distributors and Viking Chef Scottie Campbell, For All Occasions, and many many more!  And a special thanks to all of those who toured this home!  

Posted on Fri, February 25, 2011 by Cindy Aplanalp filed under

2 comments (Add your own)

1. Amber wrote:
Donna's house was absolutely magical!! I had such a wonderful time! I loved seeing the reactions of vendors who had worked on this but had never seen the house. Thanks Donna for opening your home to us and to everyone who worked to make this spectacular party happen.

Wed, March 9, 2011 @ 4:22 PM

2. Romualdd wrote:
I think you should be nicer to youlesrf: these are fantastic. They don't FEEL maternity. They just feel pretty. Glowy. Art. And if someone I knew wanted gorgeous photos of their pregnant self, as opposed to maternity session photos, I'd send them to you. I love them all, but my favorite is the 2nd portrait where she's lying down, and the 3rd to last, with her arms above her head. Great work!

Wed, May 30, 2012 @ 9:11 PM

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