Before the Million Dollar weddings and the breath-taking locales around the world, I was absolutely delighted in the opportunities to orchestrate intimate and personal dinner parties. When a woman would come to me (celebrity or not) and put her heart on the line and ask ‘How do I express my deepest heartfelt emotion for the man I love?” It was in these moments, that I was able to creatively push the envelope. For a client’s New Year’s Eve dinner plans, I convinced her to allow me to turn a romantic dinner into something so much more. What started as a simple evening for her and her man…
November 4, 2009 – 5:47 am
Each environmental design project I’m blessed with, challenges me to identify an opportunity to leave behind a subtle yet signature Diann Valentine insignia. Hearts – although may seem a bit contrived, embody my name, exude my passion for creating joy through creative expression and subconsciously engulfs a room with the love that I embed into [...]
September 29, 2009 – 8:31 pm
Modern glamour, sensuality and floss can be found in just about every Diann Valentine environment. Crystals – although a bit overdone – consistently invigorate my senses. The confidence in which light hits each crystal and finds its way to the smallest sparkle – cracks my heart, opens my consciousness and stays with me forever. The [...]