Design & Inspiration Today: written words

Dromgooles

The simplest pleasure in life is beautifully written correspondence, created with a beautiful writing instrument.

An artist relies on the feel and flow of the pen to channel imagination into reality.  I love my collection of

rapidiograph, and mechanical pen & pencil sets to inspire and realize my art, illustration and prose each day.

Dromgooles is a hidden gem in Houston for beautiful and unique writing instruments.

I find great pleasure in using beautiful tools.

Here are two examples that are truly inspirational from my

collection of worldly pens, pencils, brushes and the like.

C O L L E C T O R S  E D I T I O N

This set was a gift from Steve Minatra - his Dad was a 40 year career pro 

in the Stationers Business in Memphis Tennessee.

It is the crowning jewel of my massive collection of beloved tools of my trade - the #rapidiograph 

My antique Liberty china cabinet is the repository for my writing and drawing instruments.

I N S P I R A T I O N A L   D U O

I am a collector of authentic #Disneyana since high school.

My office is shelved with a vast collection of vintage Disney items and Disney art books.

These whimsical pens are true joy to write with and adore.

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2017 HEIGHTS GREAT AMERICAN PIE CONTEST

Houston Heights Association

Monday July 10th

Houston Heights Fire Station

2017 CELEBRITY JUDGES
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Greg Buchold - Pie Blogger

Julie Pettit - Celebrated HHA member

Ken Bridge - Delicious  Concepts Lola's / Pink's / Ritual / Shepherd Park

Levi Rollins - Urban Easts

Victor Garay- Quality Baking Products for Flying Saucer Pie Company

Heights Brand New Resident fresh from her European Adventure tasting Pie

WINNERS
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SAVORY
#1 Kris O’Brien - Chicken Curry Pie
#2 Jenn Allen - Tomoto Pie
#3 Maureen Demar Hall - Zuchini Pie


SWEET
#1 JoNell Gerland - Buttermilk Pie
#2 Yvonne Cosgrove - Strawberry Rhubarb
#3 Amy Alexander - Chocolate Whiskey Pecan Pie

CO-CHAIRS

and in-kind contributors
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Dewayne Ross - Wedding Bliss Events

MC  •  Pie Judging Process  •  Gift Bags  •  Patriotic Decor  •  DJ

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Angela DeWree - Design & Inspiration

Baker Pie Stand Trophies  •  Fans

Graphics • Marketing • Media • Event Design

Judge Panel  

FACEBOOK

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THE LEADER

7.12.17

The Leader Heights Great American Pie Contest

HOUSTON CHRONICLE 

7.11.17

A Slice of Americana at the Heights Pie Contest

A slice of Americana at Heights pie contest

Jaimy Jones

Published 4:21 pm, Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Monday night at the historic Heights fire station on 12th Street was a night to remember for local bakers and those lucky enough to taste their work.

The 2017 Heights Great American Pie Contest was a hit with about 35 pies entered and over 100 hungry residents standing in the back and milling about outside after all the seats were taken said one Houston Heights Association member.

Not everything went to plan, though. One of the celebrity judges no-showed but that may have worked in contestants favor when a fresh Heights resident of only a week stood up and said she had just spent the summer in Europe tasting pies. She was quickly given a spot at the judges table.

The 2017 winners are in two categories:

SAVORY

#1 Kris O'Brien - Chicken Curry Pie

#2 Jenn Allen - Tomoto Pie

#3 Maureen Demar Hall - Zuchini Pie

SWEET

#1 JoNell Gerland - Buttermilk Pie

#2 Yvonne Cusgrove - Strawberry Rhubarb

#3 Amy Alexander - Chocolate Whiskey Pecan Pie

CLEVERLEY SHOW • CBS 650

7.8.17

http://houston.cbslocal.com/show/cleverley/

SCHEDULED GUESTS ON CLEVERLEY'S FOOD TALK RADIO SHOW: SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2017Celebrating our 10th Anniversary at CBS 650 Radio this year!. Anthony Esparza, La Table. Clara Hough and Adam Rineer, National Association for Catering and Events. Dewayne Ross and Angela DeWree, Heights Great American Pie Contest. Cleverley will reveal some of the restaurants that will participate in Houston Restaurant Weeks 2017 benefiting the Houston Food Bank, August 1 - Sept. 4, 2017.WHEN: Saturday, July 8, 2017; 9 AM to Noon/cWHERE: CBS Sports Radio 650, Houston. Listen on the radio at 650 AM in Houston. Listen online: www.CBS650.com or www.Radio.com. PRIZES: $100 restaurant gift cards will be given away on Saturday's show!* Prizes from: B&B Butchers and Restaurant; Grazia Italian Kitchen; Post Oak Grill, Robard's Steakhouse at The Woodlands Resort, The Union Kitchen
Call our studio line between 9 AM-12 PM to take a guess to win: 713-965-0650.

Culinary Word of the Day trivia questions will be posted at 9 AM at www.cleverley.com. 

CULTUREMAP

Ken Hoffman

Ken's Column Pethouse of the Week Fuddruckers Heights Pie Contest

Always judging

Hot on the heels of judging the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, I’ve landed another judging gig, the Heights Great American Pie Contest, 6:30 pm Monday at the Heights Fire Station. Other judges: Cleverly Stone, Ken Bridge, Levi Rollins, and restaurateur Lee Ellis. Free to come watch, and like George Jefferson of '70s/'80s hit TV show The Jeffersons, everybody gets a piece of the pie.

#1 SWEET PIE WINNER - JoNell Gerland - Buttermilk Pie : checking in with pie and her children. Steve Minatra pie contest volunteer & check-official 

Co-Chair Dwayne Ross with DJ

1st Entry to Heights Great American Pie Contest

and Pie Winner

#2 Jenn Allen - Tomoto Pie

Dewayne Ross - Master of Ceremonies

2016 Celebrity Pie Judge
Levi Rollins
Culinary Director and Owner
Urban Eats

2017 CELEBRITY JUDGES
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L 2 R

Greg Buchold - Pie Blogger

Julie Pettit - Celebrated HHA member

Heights Brand New Resident fresh from her European Adventure tasting Pie

Victor Garay- Quality Baking Products for Flying Saucer Pie Company

Levi Rollins - Urban Easts

Ken Bridge - Delicious  Concepts Lola's / Pink's / Ritual / Shepherd Park

Greg Buchold - Pie Blogger

Julie Pettit - Celebrated HHA member

Victor Garay- Quality Baking Products for Flying Saucer Pie Company

Heights Brand New Resident fresh from her European Adventure tasting Pie

Victor Garay- Quality Baking Products for Flying Saucer Pie Company

Heights Brand New Resident fresh from her European Adventure tasting Pie

Levi Rollins - Urban Easts

Heights Brand New Resident fresh from her European Adventure tasting Pie

Levi Rollins - Urban Easts

Ken Bridge - Delicious  Concepts Lola's / Pink's / Ritual / Shepherd Park

Greg Buchold - Pie Blogger

Julie Pettit - Celebrated HHA member

Victor Garay- Quality Baking Products for Flying Saucer Pie Company

Heights Brand New Resident fresh from her European Adventure tasting Pie

Ken Bridge & his wife { and back-up taster } - Delicious  Concepts Lola's / Pink's / Ritual / Shepherd Park

Judges Samples

Ballot

WINNER

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SWEET

#2 Yvonne Cosgrove - Strawberry Rhubarb

WINNERS
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SWEET
#1 JoNell Gerland - Buttermilk Pie

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W I N N N I N G   B A K E R S

SAVORY
#1 Kris O’Brien - Chicken Curry Pie

#2 Jenn Allen - Tomoto Pie
#3 Maureen Demar Hall - Zuchini Pie

SWEET
#1 JoNell Gerland - Buttermilk Pie
#2 Yvonne Cosgrove - Strawberry Rhubarb
#3 Amy Alexander - Chocolate Whiskey Pecan Pie