With turkey day upon us, I can remember years of Thanksgiving dinners with traditional turkey and dressing that only my mother could whip up so perfectly. Our house was always filled with scrumptious aromas that left me constantly asking for – ‘just a quick taste’! As I’ve matured, my definition of this holiday meal has, [...]
With Thanksgiving upon us, the time for entertaining is starting to kick in to high-gear. We Californians have the enjoyment of warm weather almost year round, including most turkey days. So as we all give thanks for another year of life, love and abundant blessings, consider hosting an outdoor soiree’ around the pool or in [...]
Wedding guests are accustomed to traveling near and far to celebrate ‘I Do’ days. They eat, drink, party a while and bestow their blessings for a lifetime of joy. But how often are these same guests met in their rooms with a beautiful surprise? Every opportunity should be explored to personalize your celebration and remind your guests [...]
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 [...]
