Rep Time!

This weekend the Cornell Men's Lacrosse team is having their annual 21Run, a 5K held in memory of the late George Boiardi, #21 and former captain of the Cornell Lacrosse team, who was tragically killed in a lacrosse game in 2004. The goal of the "21 Run" is to remember George and continue his selfless vision by raising money to promote children's literacy. All proceeds from the even go to the Family Reading Partnership.

I will be working there representing Vineyard Vines as the Cornell Whale Rep. I'm happy to say I had the idea for Vineyard Vines to sponsor this event, and so they are for the first time. Everyone in the winners circle will be receiving lacrosse ties and tote bags! It will be a wonderful way for the VV brand to gain broader exposure up here at Cornell.

I am also very happy that Tucker Blair has decided to participate in the event by sending up some marketing materials. Taylor Llewelyn, founder and CEO, contacted me about recruiting a Cornell rep for TB, and when I mentioned the even to him we discovered that his friends knew George from high school (Landon). Today Taylor sent me two beautiful needlepoint headbands to spread the word. It was a lovely surprise, thank you Taylor! I hope everyone has a happy Friday tomorrow. More to come soon.

NYC Trip

I just got back from New York City! Yes, at the last moment I was surprised with a trip to the big apple because I found out I was awarded first place in the Genuine Design Foundation Essay Competition. The awards were presented yesterday at the Haworth Showroom in conjunction with the grand opening of the NY11 Interior Design Exhibition. I went up yesterday from Washington and had a lovely stay at the Cornell Club, and then I drove back to Ithaca tonight. It was short but sweet, and was very grateful for the opportunity to represent the Cornell Interior Design Department at the event. I loved seeing the work of all 11 institutions represented at the Exhibition. If you're in NYC, it's worth a trip to the showroom to see it! 

Pink Moon Thursday

Tomorrow is the Pink Moon! That means celebrating the first full moon of springtime. If you are near a Lilly store, bop on over sometime tomorrow for lovely pink treats! Wishing you all a Happy Pink Moon. 

KS Special Family & Friends Event

I'm so sorry I didn't post about this until now, but for the rest of March (only today!) Kate Spade is having a special family & friends discount of 30%. Enjoy!

Also I wanted to let everyone know about some very special upcoming events with Tim Gun. Kate Spade is having him in-store in select cities across America. I hope you're lucky enough to live in a city where is will be coming, as sadly he will not be coming to Washington. I hope some of you will be able to make the events. If you purchase $100, you can get your photograph taken with Mr. Gunn. 

The Calendar:

Nashville, April 2

Chicago, April 16

Dallas, April 29-30

Aventura, May 14

Ft. Lauderdale, May 15

Boca Raton, May 16

RSVP to 212-626-1500.

Relay for Life

This saturday is Relay for Life at Cornell! I will be walking all night long with my sorority sisters and the rest of the Cornell community to raise money for the American Cancer Society. This is always such a wonderful event, as it gives the chance to really be mindful about everyone we know who is living with cancer or has been touched by it. We light luminarias in loving memory of friends and relatives. My dear grandmother died of cancer in 2000, and so many others I have known as well, so this cause is very near to my heart. CancerSucks, I will be walking for you also. I think the event sends a message of great hope, for with every Relay for Life we are getting closer to finding a cure for this awful disease. I feel proud because this year I personally raised the most money I've ever raised before, and I hope it will do some good. If you have a loved one whom you would like me to keep in my thoughts while I'm walking, please let me know and I would be happy to light a luminaria for them. xoxo

The Colorful Life

It has been the most colorful past 24-hours! My days have been painted pink & green with Lilly! Beginning with the fabulous VIP Lilly party at the Madison Avenue townhouse the night before the show, all the way to watching Martha wear one of the new summer '09 Lilly prints, getting to know so many fellow bloggers, and meeting Joanna, Emilie, & all the other wonderful people from Lilly Corporate - thank you to everyone who worked to make yesterday magic! I so enjoyed getting to know everyone. Thank you to the Madison Ave store especially for hosting the fun party, and to all the Lilly worker bees who helped me pick out graduation dresses and pampered me with champagne. I also want to thank the incredible artists who were painting prints in the window. Stacy, you painted me a beautiful picture of the townhouse that will soon be framed and hanging in my bedroom. It is such a special memory!

Thank you Hopsy for hosting the pre-party getogether for all of us bloggers. I'm brand new to the blogging community, but you were all so kind and friendly, and I loved meeting you Helen, as well as Kate and Patricia from DC (we'll have to get together again soon!), KAG, Blaire, Lou Lou in Lilly, and everyone else. More to come soon! xoxo MellyLil