The “Bubbles and Baubles” luncheon was held at the gorgeous Prosecco Restaurant at 710 N. Wells on Monday, April 20th. The women of the 
included in the permanent collections of the National Gallery of Australia, the National Galley of Victoria (Melbourne) and many others. In addition he has been honored with one-man shows in NY, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. He believes in unusually carved, 
colored stones and massive exotic shaped and hued pearls (he was the first person to create multi-colored pearl necklaces that are so popular today). His collections include baroque pearls in gold, yellow, blue, white, silver and cocoa; very rare natural keishi pearls; English 18th century carved 
glass intaglios; fabulous moghul carved cabochons and magnificent colored gems from India, Ceylon and Madagascar; ancient beads dating back 3000 years and an important 
collection of precious opals. I’ve known Tony and Peter for a long time and besides having such a spectacular selection of jewelry, they are terrific men and work tirelessly for various charities around the world. Cate Blanchett, Nicole Kidman, Kylie Minogue, 
Evelyn Lauder and Carmen are fans. This event was hosted by Auxillary board members Toni Canada, Kerry Moriarty, Diana Peterson Makowski and Dustin O’Reagan. Beautiful guests included Karen Smith, board 
president Roxy Goebel, Mary Jean Reese, Christina Peters, Erin Brophy, Maria Smithburg, Ruth Beattie, Heather Johnson, Ann Lowe, Maria Cieciura, Karen Butler and others. AND, if you haven’t been to Prosecco yet, 
yourself a real winner! Photos from top right: Mary Jeanne Kneen, Auxiliary Board president Roxy Goebel and co-chair Kerry Moriarty; Tony White jewlery; Peter Martino, Me and Tony White; Prosecco Restaurant; Heather Farley and Karen Smith; Peter Martino and Toni Canada; Maria Cieciura and Christina Peters; Christina Peters, Erin Brophy, Dustin O'Regan, Anne Lowe Brown and Jessica Nielson; Jason Clark, Peter Martino and Kathryn Alevero; fabulous tilapia dish; Heather Johnston and Tony White.
The Sofitel Hotel was the place to be on Wednesday, April 15th, when friends gathered to celebrate the birthday of world renowned interior designer, John Regas. Organized by Paul Iacono and Andrew Mann, it was a happy and intimate group 
of life long friends who all adore and love John. They included Robert Rubinelli, Peter Kamberos, Kathy Stratton, 
Christine and Ernie Cochanis, Paul and Senya Kolpacke, Jim Zissis, Greg Malinowski, Jim Kabakovich, Sophia and Frank Klopas, Jayme Schenk, Paul Iacono, Pat Lauderdale, Don Poder, Frank Paul, Andrew Mann, Greg 
Hyder, Michale Wooley and Tom Wood. Chuck and I were very honored to be included. Chef Martial Noguier served an incredible four-course dinner while guests toasted this very special friend. John’s history reads like a fairy tale: He comes 
from a Greek Orthodox family of six (including a twin). His father wanted all of his sons to become lawyers and all of them passed the bar except for John who never took the test. He knew from the age of 16 that he 
wanted to be surrounded by beautiful things after cleaning and restoring an icon in his church. After this experience, he says, “it was that clear and that final.” He went on to earn a scholarship from the Art Institute of 
Chicago and in 1963, he opened a small shop called Bon Fils Antiques. In the first week of business he sold $45,000 in antiques. As a designer, his client list reads like a who’s who including American royalty. We wish him all of the best on his birthday and know he will continue making this world a more beautiful place. Photos from top right: Sofitel Chef Martial Noguier and John Regas; Kathy Stratton, Peter Kamberos and Frank Klopas; Andrew Mann and Frank Paul; Christine Cochanis, Senya Kolpacke and Paul Kolpacke; John Regas and Paul Iacono; Michael Wooley and Tom Wood; Jim Kabakovich, John Regas and Greg Malinowski.
The “Breakfast at Tiffany Gala”/Ascot Ball will be held on June 26th but their cocktail reception to celebrate The English Speaking Union, was 
held at Tiffany & Co. last week. It brought out an A-list crowd who all came to support Gala chairs Lynn McMahan and Mamie Walton. Guests sipped on Tiffany blue colored martinis and voted for the piece of jewelry which Tiffany will donate for the event. The winner was their 
to enhance and further the teaching of William Shakespeare. Some of their exciting auction offerings will be an afternoon cruise and gourmet lunch on the luxury sailing yacht, The Grand Vizier, which was donated by Jim Kinney and Brian 
White. Stanley Paul will host a cocktail party on the terrace of his beautiful penthouse and Susan Gohl has donated a yacht party/cruise in Naples, Florida. There will be music and 
dancing to the Stanley Paul Orchestra. Tickets for “Breakfast at Tiffany’s/Ascot Ball” are available by calling or emailing Betty Melton (630) 241-2363 or bmeltonassoc@earthlink.net. Photos from top left: Cathy Elward, event 
co-chair Lynn McMahan, ESU president Brian White and event co-chair Mamie Walton; Megan McKinney, Bunky Cushing and Geri Shute; Dede Lubeznik, Sheryl Dyer and Heather Farley; Tiffany blue martinis were served; Bonnie Mitchell, Stanley Paul, me and Brian White; Joyce Sang; Ellen Wesley. For more photos from this event, click here.
The premiere of the Harry Potter exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry Tuesday night was beyond my wildest expectations. I must say, I consider myself one of the biggest Harry Potter fans on the planet and this show blew me away. In a 10,000-square-foot exhibit space you can see over 200 artifacts from all of the Harry 
Potter films and some things you just couldn't imagine…..like being able to sit in one of Hagrid's oversized chairs inside his hut, viewing a life-size Buckbeak and centaur up close and personal, throwing quaffle balls into the Quidditch rings, the Ford Anglia “borrowed” by Ron and Harry, seeing the Triwizard Cup and Harry's wand and 
glasses, props and artifacts from the Yule Ball, walking into the Great Hall and seeing for yourself those magical candles hanging from the ceiling, being sorted by the Sorting Hat (I was in Gryffindor) and even the Hogwart's Express!! The Museum of Science and Industry beat out 40 other institutions all vying for the honor of being the first to present this extraordinary 
collection of Harry Potter memorabilia. It opened Thursday, April 30th, and runs through September 27th. Tickets are $26 for adults and $19 for children age 3-11. I suggest you go early since some of the props will be removed for the filming of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One” (YES, there will be TWO more films for sure!) Prepare to be SORTED! :) Photos from top right: Harry Potter at the Museum of Science and Industry; flying Ford Anglia from "The Chamber of Secrets"; young wizards in training; Barb Malott Kizziah and Christine Ott.
Under the category of “why didn’t I think of that” comes a creative new idea in galoshes from Rebecca Miller. They're called Shuellas and they are like little umbrellas for your shoes! Chicago designer Miller was
frustrated that every time it would rain or there was inclement weather, she had nothing fashionable and functional to wear that would protect her 
shoes. She looked everywhere and couldn’t find anything suitable so she created them herself. Shuellas fit over heels or flats and are available in hot pink, apple green, buttercup yellow and classic black. They’re the perfect way to brighten up those dreary days. They come with a nonslip sole, carrying pouch and drying cloth for $49.95 and can be found here at Nordstrom or purchased online at www.Shuella.com. Thanks to crack PR whiz Lynne Bredfeldt, they have appeared in the New York Times style section as well as on "The Today Show" with Kathie Lee Gifford. Photos from top right: Shuella founder Rebecca Miller; a Shuella shoe cover.
And it wouldn’t be a good blog without a pic of my friend David Aminzadeh in La La Land…..here he is at a recent Playboy pajama party… 🙂 Photo: David Aminzadeh attending a Playboy pajama party in Los Angeles.
I hope you all recognize the yellow orb up in the sky…..it’s called the sun for all of us who are unfamiliar with it…and now for another cheery little note, visit this link.
Have a wonderful week!
Love,
Candace 🙂
