Eat, Drink and Be Cherry

I love it and can’t take credit for it… it’s the slogan for the wonderful Pink Tie events leading up to this year’s National Cherry Blossom Festival (March 27-April 11). I am so tickled (pink, that is) to be on the Host Committee for the Pink Tie, which is next Thursday, March 11, and to be involved with the Festival this year. I love the entire concept – the pink, the cherry blossoms (my LIVING room has an Asian/cherry blossom theme to honor the beautiful cherry tree in our front yard and those in our neighborhood), the botanicals, the SPRING!!

Now that it’s March, can we dare hope for less white (as in snow), less gray (as in cloudy skies) and more green and pink and sun? I say – YES. At the DC-area Mazza Gallerie last Thursday night (another Festival event), the fashions came out and they all welcomed spring. The clothes were from Mazza Gallerie stores (including Neiman Marcus, Filene’s Basement, Corby and others) and they were floaty, strappy, mini, glittery, and made us all smile. (Especially one very special short pink jacket with a darling peplum that was made from a blossomy brocade – perfect, we all said, for our dear Diana Mayhew, president of the Festival. We found out the jacket is Armani – stay tuned to see what Diana ends up wearing to the events!)

As for me, I can’t wait to show you all Jaya Designs’ new pieces for spring. My Maharajah Collection features floaty chiffon dresses inspired by the warm breezes of India; silk tops and skirts inspired by the jewels of royal palaces and purses inspired by the many intricate and precious boxes used by royalty to store incense, spices and treasures. AND FOR THE FIRST TIME… something for men and girls… handmade, silk neckties made in the tradition of all Jaya Designs pieces (see photos on my website at www.jayadesigns.net!); and floaty dresses for little girls to match their mommies… or of course, make a fashion statement all their own.

Next time, you’ll see the photo for my Spring signature piece… only one available, it sets the tone for the entire Spring, I think. (If you notice any hints of cherry blossom here – that’s entirely intentional!)

Hope to see you at the Cherry Blossom Festival! See all the events and details at www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org.