Month: December 2016

What Are You Wearing to Those Holiday Parties?

Do You have the Perfect Dress for that special Holiday Party?

 

Beautiful LBD with some flair. The jeweled lace adds a touch of sparkle and lightness to balance the dressy velvet. This dress can take you to any dressy event and is flattering for most figures.
Beautiful LBD with some flair. The jeweled lace adds a touch of sparkle and lightness to balance the dressy velvet. This dress can take you to any dressy event and is flattering for most figures.

How would you like to have a dress that just says “YOU” and makes you look and feel fabulous? I have had the privilege of working with Atlanta designer, Joseph Plata, who provides just that. His collection offers some off-the-rack and many choices for custom.

For that glamour evening, this eggplant silk says it all! The dress in cut on the bias so it skims over the body creating a stunning elegant simplicity.
For that glamour evening, this eggplant silk says it all! The dress is cut on the bias so it skims over the body creating a stunning elegant simplicity.

If the dress is not in your size or you prefer a different color, he will make one just for you. How perfect is that? The great news is that his prices are affordable despite the fact that he uses excellent fabrics

This beautiful teal lace dress is flattering and truly elegant. Joseph just made this for a mother of the bride who had driven in from out of town to have a fitting. Perfect for theatre, party or wedding.
This beautiful teal lace dress is flattering and truly elegant. Joseph just made this for a mother of the bride who had driven in from out of town to have a fitting. Perfect for theatre, party or wedding.

from New York suppliers who also are suppliers for top designers. You will meet his small team of seamstresses and watch them turn out beautiful work.

What an adorable red dress to take you to most any occasion! Joseph's signature roses make this dress unique but keep the design simple enough that it can be work to dinner, or most any dressy daytime occasion or an evening party.
What an adorable red dress to take you to most any occasion! Joseph’s signature roses make this dress unique but keep the design simple enough that it can be worn to dinner, most any dressy daytime occasion or an evening party.

Last week we had an invitation to a party stating dressy casual or cocktail dress. The host is a friend but we knew almost no one in attendance. I decided to wear navy slim trousers and a dressy blouse that Joseph had made for me. When we arrived, I discovered that the choice struck exactly the right note. The trousers fit me beautifully and the blouse is truly unique, resulting in many compliments. We will all have many invitations so I wanted to share a sampling of some of Joseph’s creations.

You can reach Joseph at 404-404-351-4004.  His workshop is at 2025 Peachtree Road, Suite   B.  That is in the Darlington right across from Piedmont Hospital.  If you would like for me to meet you there to help with color and selection, just call and we can arrange a time.  There is no charge for this.

 

Reflecting on Thanksgiving

 

 

img_1853After enjoying a quiet Thanksgiving last week, my husband and I decided to take advantage of the unseasonably beautiful weather and drive up to north Georgia to visit Gibbs Gardens. Our Sunday School class has taken several excursions there but we had never been able to go. What an amazing surprise!

Jim Gibbs, of Gibbs Landscape in Atlanta, built the Manor House where he lives in the midst of the 220-acre property and oversees the operation.   We arrived at the peak of the Japanese maple color. These beauties are located in the Japanese Gardens section that was so reminiscent of our fall visit to Kyoto many years ago. Mr. Gibbs plants 300 new maples each year to make sure there will always be new trees to maintain the beauty of the park.  img_1848 This feature of the park is the largest Japanese garden in the world — even larger than the Japanese gardens in San Francisco.   An exact copy of the Monet Bridge in Giverny is a beautiful focal point over one of the water features.

Each section of the park features blossoms typical for one season. Spring daffodils will begin blooming in March and extend through April 15. There are over 20 million daffodils (that’s Million with an “M”) with 100 varieties, blooming through this period.   I can hardly wait to see this display of spring beauty.

Reflection on the pond.
Reflection on the pond.

As we wandered through the paths, we were simply overwhelmed by the beauty of God’s creation. How fortunate we are to live in Atlanta where we have such an abundance of natural beauty! And, each season brings a new panorama for us to enjoy. It is a welcome time to pause and give thanks for those things for which we are grateful before jumping into the flurry of holiday shopping, parties and other activities.

Next week we will talk about what to wear for the holiday parties.