Love is in the air everytime you turn around!! He He! well at least these days it seems that way. Oh its that time of year when the world goes pink and red and those who have someone think about what they will do that day or night and those who do not hope to find someone whom they could spend that "day" with. My husband and I think there is way too much pressure on the day and feel its just another Hallmark Holiday! Although I myself cannot complain since it pays the bills in my career!
Recently I went to Atlanta with a bunch of Valentine's designs in tow. I do not mind designing for this particular category, frankly its a nice change from red and green and you can play a little. January is such a dull, cold, depressing month that its nice to break out the pink and red!
I will have to tell you a funny Valentine story. My husband used to be a GM of a restaurant in NYC, well he was a GM of many restaurants in the old days. This one was in Chelsea, which back in the 90's was not the hub bub of art galleries. Back then it was just restaurants and apartments. Well this one Valentine's night was crazy in particular, and here is why. The restaurant like most had 2 seatings that night and on the second there was quite the lively crew. There was a band and everyone was in a good mood. I had brought my friend Paul with me since I knew Lane would be busy and not be able to hang around. We had such a great time eating and drinking Dom!! Laughing allot and dancing as well.
So naturally it is close toward the end of the night and one table in particular was getting a little rowdy. Obviously they had way too much to drink and started getting loud etc,. The gentleman at the table started to complain about his meal to my husband and wanted his money back.
My husband explained that they had done everything that they should have and that he could not comp his bill. Well naturally the man was not happy, sure since he was plastered!. He started to get more and more
loud and began to pick a fight w/ my husband, and at this time the chef had come off duty and was in the dining room to see it all. He being the 6 ft huge hockey type decided to step in so Lane would not get blamed for this nonsense, and began to tell the man if he did not stop he would personally beat him up. Well then it was a scuffle and the chef naturally had the upper hand and kicked this man out and onto the sidewalk.
The rest of us were just watching in shock and disbelief that this all had to take place. All I keep thinking of is there is just some people who cannot have a good time no matter where or who they are with. I think the girlfriend was trying to stop him but he had a mind of his own! How is that for a nice relaxing dinner on such a Love night!! I say never a dull moment in that city, which is why I love it so!
I say just grab a cup of tea and chill dude!! Here is some of the fun products that were in Fred Meyer last Valentines. I love how simple they made the ceramic teapot and cups. The design was an allover pattern that they just pulled elements from and placed it on the ceramics. The fun flowers are made out of wood and are in a wooden pot that is painted with a pattern all over it. Looks like I will have to put them around the house for a little love cheer!
I have been busy crafty these days and will post later with all! Here is sneak peak at the beginnings of one!
I should be finished in the next couple of days, but who knows I am doing so many different things I cannot keep my head straight!
By the way Love to the Pats for winning on Sunday!! Yaa hoo go boys and we will see you at the Superbowl!
Did anyone say " History!" I know I did.
Okay enough chit chat for now off to work!
xo Ellen
