Way Corp group(s) I was in
Way Corps 7
Where I live
Philadelphia
About Me
7th Corps Grad. By the hair of my chinny-chin,chin.
Have two great kids, Wesley is 22, Kaitlyn is 16. Both are Artists.
Wesley is studying to be a Writer, and has applied and will soon start at St. John's in New Mexico, the great books College, the other campus is in Maryland. If anyone knows of this College let me know what you have heard, we are totally in love with it. Kaitlyn is in the Honors Arts program and studies the fine arts. She is looking at RISD and PAFA.
After graduation, i took a job at a floral company in Palm Springs, loved it and made it my life's work.
After working and managing several Floral Shops, i was hired as General Manager for a large corporate Floral Company. There we produced up to 12-14 weddings and events a weekend. It was a challenge and was blessed by the leadership skills we learned. After making more money for the company in one nights work, than i took home in a month, i said to myself said i, WTF.
So as i looked at my mid-life, it was a do this for myself or work for others, i chose to be a complete idiot and start my own company. Dona who is my partner, was my head designer and one of the finest artists i have ever known. She left with me to start this adventure, bless her heart. We took no loans, and started in her basement, and literally the back of my small station wagon. We started at the top here in Philly, poor as church mice, but landed Bloomingdale's as their Wedding and Event florist. Which opened some great doors.
I took a part time job with Public Relations as well for about 7 years to keep it together financially. I know, me as a PR rep, imagine that...
Our company is boutique styled. Our clients are some of the best who appreciate the arts.
So here i am, happy and excited to be alive and realizing all my dreams and living an adventure that is like mr. toad's wild ride...
hope this helps you all catch up on me, as usual theres more to the story, but suffice to say, all is well and glad to hear a hoot or holler from those of you that made such a difference in my life...
My Interests
Travel, fine wines and cheeses, cooking, gardening, the arts,
NY Broadway shows,movies, games, antiquing, sailing,
the beach with sand in my toes...and a book..what joy.
Events..making fun for others.
Humor, from life.
my kids. my friends. you.
Employment or Career
Own Floral Event Decor Business.
Developer and Board member of PiePup.com, an identity management enterprise.
soon to be launched as CRACKED ID.com
Music I Like
RB, Broadway, Frank, Tony and Rosemary. Beatles... still.
am listening to Holiday tunes now, just to inspire and keep me being an elf decorator...
Books I Like
Mysteries.
Odd books, keep finding them.
no self help, thank you have had enough.
Television I like
Ugly Betty.
West Wing, yes still mourning.
Antiques Road Show.
Project runway, (met Tim Gunn on train home from DC he gave me a business card signed..make it happen! LOVE IT)
Iron Chef America, Top Chef.
Just got digital, so tons of movies. very happy.
Movies I like
if you know me...Signing in the Rain...any musical.
all the Godfathers, and anything gangster...odd
comedies..funny girl, elf, anything with Will Farrow, wedding chasers, etc.
drama's
just no scary movies. too much creepy things in life as is.
Sports Teams I like
PHILLY'S baseball
yes was at the game that took us to the playoffs!
jealous?
WTT
Am a sponsor of World Team Tennis here in Philadelphia, great tennis of top
100 seeded players in July on a small court.
My Email Address:
hopehilby@gmail.com
Comments
kleadman@woh.rr.com
I am considering a Seminar in Philadelphia April 2 - 4 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Market Street. Are you nearby? Would you be able to come into town and say hello and have dinner perhaps? Would love to see you after all these years,
Dana
Sorry I have just found out your message. Haven't been around this site because I had a problem with my PC. But glad I returned and see your message. Beautiful things you do with flowers. I am wel I have two boys and a little printing company. Besides my most important activity is related to my web site in which I made available teachings in Spanish . It is doing well.
My love to you
Eduardo
i just uploaded some pics onto my page. a must see!
loves,
kerr
It is the future for the industry i believe, service is the ONLY thing left for the floral industry. The more we keep in house, and the more Vendors we partner with the more service we provide....
she should be able to get all contact information from our website, looking forward to hearing from her. All the best, hope
Thanks for the responce. Deb was very excited to learn about what your doing and she will contact you as soon as she can take a breath. Rockford is not as big as your area but the work is coming in and she has built a good reputation. I know she would like to compare notes. You look great by the way. Helping people realize their dreams is rewarding.
Love, Charlie
My wife, Debra is doing the same kind of design floral shop here in Rockford. I'll tell her about your story. She has followed a very similar path. She has the passion for it. She caller her's Event Floral.
God Bless, Charlie
peace& love
tim
So very nice to hear from you! It looks as if you settled in Philly. It's a far cry from Alaska. What can I say, it is a wilderness walk. You are welcome to share my e-mail address with Julia. I know it's somewhere on my page. I take it she is there in Phila. or SE PA someplace. Sorry it took so long to respond. I do not compute that often.
Love, Rusty
I have travelling a great deal and lost your cell phone number. I should be in your area within the month. Let's do diner again, I had a soooooo much fun. I know you want me to catch up with your brother so send me an email or call me on my cell.
Again, forgive me but it seems like I am meeting or on a plane, so be patient and I will get back to you.
You are wonderful,
Dale