Another great event at SOFA and another photo op - this time with Ransim Khachi

The room was filled with decorators and designers waiting to hear from Ransim Khachi speak about 'Connecting with your clients'. What a genuine person and just as nice as what you see on Cityline. I believe we all came away with a different way of looking at how we do business. I know I felt this seminar to be extremely valuable.
Ransim takes his business seriously and respects his clients, but he is able to add humour to what he is speaking about.  What a great time we all had and of course he was gracious enough to pose with all of us for some photos.

Yours truly, Ramsin and Linda Kafka, Director of Marketing at SOFA

Here we are again with Christina Mogk on far right

I was greedy and got a pic with just Ramsin - this one goes into my album of famous designers

Wicker Emporium is NOT just Wicker - it is so much more

Our GTA West Chapter of CDECA had our first Fall season of events and meetings at a new local decor store - Wicker Emporium. They graciously offered to host our event and provide us with information on their vast array of products as well as provide a lovely wine and cheese . I have mentioned this great source in a previous blog and it is a must see.  They offer great products and every greater price points.  Within the GTA there are 3 locations in the GTA - Colossus Centre in Vaughan, Heartland Centre in Mississauga and Dorval Crossing in Oakville.

Below are the managers of the 3 stores along with the district manager

 

A little jazz, a little vino, a little food & a lot of fun...and you have the Lewiston Jazz Festival

For anybody who enjoys Jazz, the Lewiston Jazz Festival is the place to be.  Every year we make our way down to it and enjoy a wonderful time tasting the many different offerings of food and wine the area has to offer.  We can check out the different musicians along a several block area and just sit down and relax.  The weather has been in their favour over the past 3 years that I have been going and it is warm, sunny and fabulous.  Whether you want to try the many different food choices along the sidewalks or have dinner in one of the many great restaurants it is all great!!

A slightly blurry view of the street crowded with Jazz lovers - and this was taken before I had wine!!

A favourite of mine - The Tune Babes - April Mazzone & Lynne Fredericks