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Neiman-Marcus played a pivotal role in shaping my point-of-view and teaching me the value of craftsmanship and creativity. I had the privilege of joining Neiman-Marcus when Stanley and his brother, Lawrence were at the helm. Here's a great pictorial of the era of Neiman-Marcus when Stanley ruled fashion and defined luxury for the World. http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2016/12/01/t-magazine/the-neiman-marcus-visionary/s/neiman-marcus-texas-slide-0NMI.html?action=click&contentCollection=T+Magazine&entrySlide=1&module=RestartSlideShow&pgtype=imageslideshow&region=Slideshow+Promo&slideshowTitle=The+Neiman+Marcus+Visionary&version=EndSlate Neiman-Marcus was intoxicating with talent, and an amazing place to absorb new experiences, make life-long friends and celebrate life. My experiences included the fashion office, as assistant to Joan Wilson, in Visual, learning paper and foamcore sculpture from Alan Schaefer, and everything fashion from Le...

In the 1930's, during the darkest time in modern history --  the original and visionary Ritz kept the lights on,  as an optimistic gesture that prosperity was ahead for all. For this recent wine dinner in New York,  the chef honored the Ritz and the grand legacy  of this illuminating gesture,  with a menu from the original hotel, circa 1920's.   Design & Inspiration was asked to create a unique menu concept  by the Ritz-Carlton.  Our studio created a custom lantern for each diner,  thoughtfully designed   in honor of this landmark event.

PETIT h Hermes idea incubator- wonderful inspiration now http://lesailes.hermes.com/us/en/petith

Holiday Windows of the World! Design & Inspiration - Houston Vanity Fair's Favorite Holiday Windows of the World! HERE: http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/photos/2016/12/holiday-windows-2016?mbid=fb_ppc_ros_vanityfair#1 Wishing You and Yours Glad Tidings for a Happy Holiday Season & Joyous New Year!

http://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/a40651/waddesdon-manor-gingerbread-house-replica/ Think back 15 months ago and you  probably hadn't even started gift shopping for  last  Christmas yet. But the team at Biscuiteers in London were already hard at work on this gingerbread replica of Waddesdon Manor Waddeson Manor  commissioned by the UK National Trust. After all, building a model of a famous estate filled with detailed furnishings and paintings doesn't happen overnight — it takes more than 500 hours. But it didn't just require a serious time investment: The six-foot-long gingerbread house also required 240 eggs, 66 pounds of butter and sugar, and 480 pounds of icing. But that's because the replica  only  contains gingerbread and icing — no wood or cardboard filler required. If you think this Neo-Renaissance manor looks familiar, that's because it's quite famous. Waddesdon Manor was originally built for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild...

( HHA 2016 Brochure imagined and designed by Angela DeWree of Design&Inspiration ) Be a Heights Local!   Annual Houston Heights Association Business Showcase On Monday Night, November 14th at the Heights Fire Station at 12th and Yale.  Doors open at 6:30pm. Meet Your Local Business Owners and experience the abundance of services and shopping right in your Neighborhood. From physicians to plumbers, food to footwear, designers for home, web and business, decor for home or party, artisans of gifts to garden — it’s all in the Heights! Everyone is invited to this popular evening, come hungry — refreshments from local eateries will be served!   HHA Board Candidates for 2017 will be announced. The annual HHA Business Member Showcase is free and open to all HHA Business Members. To sign-up for November 14th, email  business@houstonheights.org . To learn about the vibrant business community visit the HHA online business member directo...

 Learn about my amazing neighbors and good friends on their Journey of compassion and love.....  To Support The Marcontell Family to  Train Zeus, Sophia's Service Dog and Get Her Healthy to Return to College! visit:  https://www.crowdrise.com/help-us-train-sophias-service-dog-and-get-her-back-to-colby