...for 2011 of course!
How could I abandon you after the phenomenal year we’ve just had? I have made more friends in the past 12 months than in the past 49 ½ years (yes - I know ... don’t remind me). You have inspired me, challenged me, advised me, encouraged me, supported me. I have shared in your successes and your battles, I have laughed and cried with you, I have met your partners and your children, we have partied and worked together. The energy and the fulfilment are beyond words.
So it is from the bottom of my heart that wish you all a year of personal enrichment, success, happiness and good health.
Je vous adresse mes voeux les meilleurs et les plus chaleureux pour cette nouvelle annee
And 2012 is going to be just as much fun and exciting –
A close collaboration with French and Italian designers has resulted in stunning collections – we will bring a new dimension to bridal jewelry in Toronto .
My pet peeve with bridal jewelry is that it is often timid and cannot be worn after the big day – well, Canadian brides unite! It is YOUR day - wear whatever pleases YOU - and enjoy it for years to come. These pieces can be worn by anyone -
Even if you are not about to become a bride (or a mother in law) I would encourage you to visit the show – everything is so enchantingly beautiful – and ticket are only $20.
Our first cultural event of the year will take place at George restaurant on January 16th.
We will welcome Phil Fontaine, Former National Chief, Assembly of First Nations, as Verity Lecture series’ first speaker for 2012.
In a special presentation Mr. Fontaine will speak about “Mining rights: the difficult balance between ending aboriginal poverty and preserving cultural identity – a First Nation perspective”.
A Q&A will follow moderated by Victoria Grant a member of the Teme-Augama Anishnabai community, loon clan, and a registered member of the Temagami First Nation. As President of Moving Red Canoe, Victoria is working with mining and power companies as well as Bands on facilitation and mediation projects.
We hope you can join us for what promises to be an engaging and timely discussion on the future of Canada's First Nations.
George restaurant, 111 Queen street East
Drinks at 6pm
There was a very exciting development this year in the world of fashion – the first Tel Aviv fashion show. An opportunity to discover some amazing designers and see our protégés being recognised. Below are photos of Noritamy’s show – her new collection promises to be breathtaking. I have also included a photo of Elinor Avni, the designer behind Noritamy.
Elinor is the young woman on the right. I will be seeing her in the spring when I visit Israel after Paris.
I was very saddened to read of the passing of George Whitman, the owner of “Shakespeare and company” bookstore in Paris. I remember spending many weekends in this magical space reading, chatting, meeting some extraordinary people. I never met an angel but maybe I did not look hard enough - http://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/
And finally for some fun – photos of the latest pieces to hit our shelves – BTW, men are particularly behind in their shopping this year. Maybe they need some “encouragement” – I’ll leave it to you to decide what is appropriate...
Have a fabulous holiday season – remember that we will be closed from December 24th 2011 to January 10th 2012.
Isabelle
