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Welcome to the 58th Annual Room to Bloom Celebration!

This year promises to be the most exciting, inventive and elegant experience yet! The Auxiliary has tailored this spring’s fundraiser to celebrate the tradition of Room to Bloom while continuing to move in a direction Wthat is fresh and innovative. The festivities begin on Wednesday, April 27th and continue through Friday, May 20th. Please join us in support of the Mint Museum.

All parties and events are by paid reservation, and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to respond promptly, as several events have limited capacity.

We would especially like to thank all of the sponsors, party hosts, committee members and Auxiliary volunteers for this year’s event. Please know that your support, as well as the support of our generous sponsors, enables the Mint Museum to enhance its educational programs and grow its acquisitions for the permanent collections.

We look forward to seeing you during our Room to Bloom Celebration!

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Tickets for this fundraiser are limited and start at $500 per person.

Oscar de la Renta: Charlotte’s Collection will be open to the public on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1.

Please contact Kathryn Saunders at [email protected] for reservations. Oscar de la Renta/The Art of Style

Oscar de la Renta left his native Dominican Republic at the age of eighteen, to study painting at the OAcademy of San Fernando in Madrid.

While living in Spain, he became interested in the world of design and began sketching for leading Spanish fashion houses, which soon led to an apprenticeship with Spain’s most renowned couturier, Cristóbal Balenciaga. Later, he left Spain to join Antonio Castillo as a couture assistant at the house of Lanvin in Paris. In 1963, he came to New York to design the couture collection for Elizabeth Arden. In 1965, Oscar de la Renta began his signature ready-to-wear label. Today the company also produces a bridal collection, a line of fragrances, a home collection and a complete range of accessories, including handbags, shoes and jewelry. In 2008, Oscar de la Renta opened its first international stores in Athens and Madrid, and has continued its expansion with the opening of Dubai in 2009.

Oscar de la Renta’s talents have received continual international recognition. In addition to the honor of receiving the 2009 Superstar award from The Fashion Group International, Oscar de la Renta was the co-recipient of the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Womenswear Designer of the Oscar de la Renta/The Art of Style

Year in 2007. In 2006, Oscar de la Renta received citizens, with the order al Mérito de Juan Pablo the Lifetime Achievement Award at Parsons’ 58th Duarte and the order of Cristóbal Colón. In 1996, Annual Benefit and Fashion Show in 2006. Oscar de la Renta received the Lifetime Achieve- He received the CFDA Womenswear Designer of ment Award from the Hispanic Heritage Society, the Year Award in 2000. In February 1990, he was and in 2000 he marched down Fifth Avenue as honored with the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Grand Marshal of New York City’s Hispanic Day Award. From 1973 to 1976, and from 1986 to 1988, Parade. Also in 2000, he received the Gold Medal he served as President of the CFDA. He is also a of Bellas Artes from the King of Spain. two-time winner of the Coty American Fashion Oscar de la Renta is a tireless patron of the arts. Critic’s Award and was inducted into the Coty Hall He serves as a board member of The Metropoli- of Fame in 1973. From 1993 until 2002, Oscar de tan Opera, Carnegie Hall and Channel Thirteen/ la Renta designed the haute couture collection WNET. He also serves on the boards of important for the house of Pierre Balmain, becoming the institutions such as New Yorkers for Children, first American ever to design for a French couture the Americas Society, and is presently chairman house. Oscar de la Renta has been awarded the of the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute. Oscar de la French Legion d’Honneur as a Commandeur. Renta has also helped build a much needed school The Dominican Republic has also honored its best and day-care center in the Dominican Republic for known native son as one of its most distinguished 1,200 children.

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Signature Sponsors Events of the Day Joyner Benfield Distinctive Water and Landscapes Garden & Gun Coffee, Registration, and Silent Auction 9:00 AM Hotham Salins Group, Inc. Presentation by Miles Redd 10:00 AM

Seated Luncheon and Raffle 11:30 AM

Due to limited seating, reservations will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. For inquiries, please contact Susan Cole at (704)521-4477. Miles Redd/Symposium Speaker

Raised in Atlanta, Miles Redd moved to New York to study film at New York Uni- versity. More interested in set design, he Rbegan working for antiques dealer John Rosselli after graduation, which would serve as a hands-on education in furni- ture and the decorative arts.

Later hired by decorator Bunny Williams, Redd honed his eye as a shopper and design assistant, combing the 26th Street flea market and frequenting the great antiquarians for beautiful finds. His tiny East Village apartment became a laboratory for his particular brand of cozy glamour: he painted the floor in an emerald green harlequin pattern, stacked books to the ceiling, and hung works of art ranging from his own figure drawings to a 19th century copy of a Velásquez Infanta. This playful mix of high and low, emboldened by color and modern gestures but grounded in practicality, would come to define Redd’s style.

After a brief stint studying painting in Lacoste, France, he returned to New York and began decorating friends’ apartments. One job led to another and in 1998 Redd opened his own office in Noho. At ease working in a variety of styles and settings, he relies on innovation and imagination to create comfortable, elegant interiors that express a client’s personality. Traditional room arrangements find their foil in juxtapositions of surface texture—lacquer and plaster, satin and linen—but without becoming precious. He believes in a pragmatic approach to living well and finds the best collaborations come from a meeting of the minds and a shared sense of humor.

Having completed many New York apartments, Redd has also worked on such diverse projects as a Miami Beach condominium, a ranch in Wyoming and a farmhouse in the South of France. He is currently decorating an Upper East Side townhouse, a house in San Francisco, and a Nantucket beach house. Redd also lends his time to organizations like Housing Works and the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House. His work has been featured in New York Magazine, Vogue, House Beautiful, Elle Décor, House & Garden, W, and Town & Country. In 2003, Redd was named creative director of Oscar de la Renta Home.

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Caroline Stedman DECORATIONS Cathy Austin RESERVATIONS Susan Cole Mary Smith

REGISTRATION Tiffany Hinson Gaither Deaton SILENT AUCTION COMMUNICATIONS Katherine Daly Allison Adzema Lisa Elson

Ashley Cranz Tricia Parish

TABLE CAPTAINS MURAL DESIGN Beth Smith Cathy Austin

RAFFLE Greta Hord Joy Palermo Kat Mulford Stephanie Timperman Charlotte Wickham GIFTS Jen Latta

Laura Thompson SilentSpecial thanks to theAuction following for their wonderful in-kind&Raffle donations to the Symposium: Abode Kathleen Jameson AK Nurseries Kiawah Island Club Allison Sprock Fine Art Laura Durden Garden Design B.D. Jeffries Laura Park Bond Street Imports Lee Jofa Campbell’s Greenhouse Leigh and Bill Goodwyn Catharine Pappas Cakes Leotine Linens Circa Interiors and Antiques Lynn Pearce Fabrications Decade Murphy Ayala Caroline and David Stedman Music with Friends Ethel Butler Bridge Mrs. Howard forbici salon Neal Johnson, Ltd. Gaither Deaton North Carolina Dance Theatre Gray Walker Interiors Palmetto Bluff Hidell Brooks Gallery Penland School of Crafts Hotham Performance Pilates—Hilliard Studio Method Isabella PUNTACANA Resort & Club Janet Porcher Gregg Ltd. Pure Barre Fitness Studio Jeffre Scott Apothecary Rooney Robison Antiques Jennifer Levine Sloan Joyner Benfield Distinctive Land & Waterscapes Windy O’Connor Fine Art Kara Campbell, Ltd. Fine Jewelry silent auction... sneak peak...

Rooney Robison Antiques is delighted to offer two period pieces to the Symposium Silent Auction. To see the items up close, please visit Rooney Robsion Antiques at 1719 South Boulevard or www.rooneyrobisonantiques.com.

Lot 1: Adams Revival Center Table, circa 1820-1880, England 67” l x 30” w x 31 ½” h Noteworthy tables of this period include reeding or fluted legs, neoclassical decorative motifs, and especially rare examples were painted. This piece has all of these details and more; the mahogany inlaid top is choice and the apron features a carved guilloche pattern. Retail Value $7,975

Lot 2: Pair of Antique Giltwood and Crystal Candelabra, 18th century , France 33” x 13” Candelabra, the French term, for a pair of illuminated candlesticks, are nothing if not dramatic. This pair is elegant, gracious and evokes a sophisticated mood. Retail Value $11,800

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Coat and Tie Attire Corporate Sponsors Abode Jerald Melberg Gallery Lisa Sherry Interieurs Inc Begin our month-long Room to Bloom Celebration The Morgan Landscape Group as we honor our Symposium speaker, Miles Redd Ruard Veltman Architecture, Inc. in one of Charlotte’s finest Myers Park homes. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served among the elegant interiors and beautiful gardens.

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THE HOME OF MR. AND MRS. BRETT RULE R Spring EnchantMintLUNCHEON with Mark Phelps Presenting Sponsor at the home of Mark Phelps Interiors Libba and Brett Rule Signature Sponsor 631 Museum Drive Elizabeth Bruns, Inc. Wednesday, May 18, 2011

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Phelps’ expertise and talent has earned him numerous features in national design publications including House Beautiful, Decor, Elegant Homes, Southern Accents, and Dream Bedrooms. Mark’s individualism has allowed him continued success in the Interior design Industry, as he was graciously noted by House Beautiful as one of “America’s Top 25 Young Designers.” Not only has Mark been recognized on a national level, his design work has been selected various times for the prestigious Mint Museum Home & Garden Tour held annually in Charlotte, NC. Tabor Family Home

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If you’ve visited the galleries of American Art at The vast majority of the paintings are striking portraits of Mint Museum’s new uptown facility, you may have the island’s children, like Mary Agnes. These engaging noticed that one of its best-loved American paintings, canvases will show not only how incredibly skillful Robert Henri’s My Friend Brien, has been joined by Henri was at capturing the personalities of his another portrait by the artist. The “visitor,” a sitters but, surprisingly, what a talented colorist he beautiful oil on canvas titled Mary Agnes, is, in fact, was as well. an early arrival for the first special exhibition of Robert Henri, and My Friend Brien in particular, have American Art that will be held at the museum’s new strong ties to the Auxiliary. My Friend Brien was building: From New York to Corrymore: Robert Henri donated to the museum in 1966 by Mr. and Mrs. John and Ireland. This stunning exhibition is being L. Crist, Jr. Mrs. Crist was an early member of the organized by The Mint Museum and will open to the Auxiliary is also one of its past Presidents. In fact, the public on May 7, 2011. It will feature more than forty of popularity and art historical importance of My Friend Henri’s best paintings from the years that he spent on Brien was likely one of the reasons that the Auxiliary Achill Island in Ireland, which are being lent by both decided to focus a portion of its collecting activities on public and private collections across the country. strengthening the museum’s collection of the artists in Henri first visited Ireland in 1913. He found it so Henri’s circle, known as “The Eight.” inspiring that he later purchased a home there (named From New York to Corrymore will travel to the “Corrymore”) and returned every summer between Georgia O’Keeffe Museum (Santa Fe, NM) and The Hyde 1924 and 1928. My Friend Brien was completed during Collection (Glens Falls, NY) after its debut in Charlotte. Henri’s first summer on Achill Island. It depicts Brien It will be accompanied by a beautifully designed, fully O’Malley, who served as Henri’s guide to the island and illustrated catalogue featuring two scholarly essays. On who, we discovered during research for the show, was behalf of the entire staff of the museum, I would like truly the island’s patriarch, for he was related to many to extend my most sincere thanks to the Mint Museum of the sitters in Henri’s paintings! The exhibition will Auxiliary, which has generously underwritten the include a handful of the artist’s rare landscapes and exhibition catalogue. portraits of the adult residents of Achill Island, but the

(top left) My Friend Brien, 1913, Oil on canvas, 41 x 33 inches, Mint Museum of Art Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Crist, Jr. in memory of John L. Crist, Sr., 1966.14 (top right) West Coast of Ireland, 1913, Oil on canvas, 26 x 32 inches, Everson Museum of Art; Museum purchase, 58.6 (bottom right) Mary Agnes, 1924, Oil on canvas, 24 x 20 inches, Private Collection of Tia Auxiliary-supported exhibition about Robert Henri and Ireland to open at the Mint Museum Uptown on May 7 De La Renta by Charles L. Mo, Director of Fine Arts, Mint

The Mint Museum Historic Costume & Fashionable Dress Collection is one of the top six artistic focus areas of the museum. This incredible collection, founded in 1972 by the Mint Museum Auxiliary, is soon to celebrate its fortieth anniversary.

Over the decades, the collection has grown in response at the renowned House of Lanvin in Paris. In 1963, he to the continued financial support of the Auxiliary moved to New York City and designed for Elizabeth and the generosity of its members and others with Arden and within two years he had released his own donations of historic costume and opulent fashions. signature line of ready-to-wear fashions. His talent The collection numbers nearly 10,000 items of fashions assured his success and today, de la Renta has a vast and fashion accessories that span three centuries. It is fashion empire which presents original designs, as well a rich resource for haute couture and luxury fashion as fashion accessories, for both women and men. The designs. Beginning with the first haute couture designs recipient of numerous international awards for his of Charles Frederick Worth (1826-1895) in the mid- to creativity, Oscar de la Renta is a master couturier whose late nineteenth century, and continuing to the present fame and talent is renowned around the world. day, the Historic Costume & Fashionable Dress Collec- The Historic Costume & Fashionable Dress Collection tion has a wealth of fashions by top designers. Among offers unique opportunities to generate public appeal such is an impressive representation of the work of and national distinction for the Mint Museum. prominent fashion designer Oscar de la Renta. Through ongoing research, collection growth, De la Renta began his artistic pursuits at age 18 when publication, exhibition and education programs, this he enrolled at the Academy of San Fernando in Madrid, collection continues to grow in popularity. Its audience Spain. His passion and fashion creativity led him to includes those with wide-ranging interests as well as work with the world-famous couturier Cristóbal fashion designers and students. Balenciaga, after which de la Renta accepted a position

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East West Associates Inc. With a Shanghai China office, East West provides operational and manufacturing solutions for Western companies which enable them to effectively operate their Chinese/Asian businesses, thus maintaining control over operating expenses and servicing their global customer base. (704) 807-9531 • www.eastwestassoc.com

Elizabeth Bruns Jewelers Elizabeth Bruns Jewelers is a true specialty store specializing in 18kt gold and platinum jewelry featuring the finest diamonds, precious and semi-precious stones. The store has a thriving tabletop and gift business offering china, crystal, silver and decorative accessories for the home. For years, its experienced sales team has assisted brides with their registries. Among the lines carried today are Temple St. Clair, Picchiotti, ProVockative, William Yeoward Crystal, Steuben, Herend and Buccellati. Founded in 1957, Eliza- beth Bruns has long been Charlotte’s most trusted destination for the finest jewelry and beautiful gifts. It is the true embodiment of luxury, tradition and the ultimate in customer service. 6401 Morrison Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28211 (704) 365-3700 • www.elizabethbruns.com

Elliott Davis, PLLC One of the largest CPA firms in the Southeast, Elliott Davis has provided accounting, tax and consulting services to diverse companies in a wide range of industries for more than 80 years. Affiliates include Elliott Davis Investment Advisors, a firm that provides retirement plan services for companies and investment advisory services for individuals. Elliott Davis is a member of The Leading Edge Alliance, an international professional association of independently-owned accounting firms based in the U.S. and is strategically aligned with LEA Europe and LEA Asia Pacific, a worldwide network of 450 offices in 90 countries around the globe. 700 East Morehead Street, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28202 • www.elliottdavis.com Fifth Third Bancorp Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Company has $112 billion in assets and operates 16 affiliates with 1,309 full-service Banking Centers, including 101 Bank Mart® locations open seven days a week inside select grocery stores and 2,390 ATMs in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Georgia and North Carolina. Fifth Third’s North Carolina affiliate is headquartered in Charlotte and has 56 branch locations across the state. Fifth Third operates four main businesses: Commercial Banking, Branch Banking, Consumer Lending, and Investment Advisors. Fifth Third also has a 49% interest in Fifth Third Processing Solutions, LLC. Fifth Third is among the largest money managers in the Midwest and, as of September 30, 2010, had $190 billion in assets under care, of which it managed $26 billion for individuals, corporations and not-for-profit organizations. Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Fifth Third’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® National Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” www.53.com

Folger Buick GMC Folger Buick-GMC has served the Carolinas since 1937 and we’re the oldest family-owned automotive dealership in Charlotte. We have just recently added GMC to the Folger Automotive family and we’re proud to sell and service vehicles for both of these premium franchises. Folger Buick-GMC has moved to a new location and we’re now located on South Blvd., just two miles north of I-485. Please come see us or visit us any time at www.folgerbuickgmc.com. We look forward to serving you!

7725 South Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28273 • 704-522-8422 • www.folgerbuickgmc.com

Gail Brinn Wilkins, ASID Interior Design An award winning designer since 1980, Gail Brinn Wilkins personally guides clients through the multiple decisions associated with Residential, Corporate and Hospitality Interior Design Projects.With her careful attention to the concept and every detail from inception to completion, your environment will reflect your desires and your special interests with total awareness of on-time, in-budget perimeters. (704) 458-5141 • (704) 376-2651 • [email protected]

GARDEN & GUN Garden & Gun is a Southern lifestyle magazine that celebrates the magic of the South – the sporting culture, the food, the music, the art, the literature, the people, and the ideas. It espouses a strong conservation ethic that grows out of its connection to the land, and it reveals the beauty of the South. www.gardenandgun.com Gray Walker Interiors, ASID Gray McElveen Walker, ASID, has been designing bold interiors ever since she finished her BA in Art History, while studying abroad in Italy, and continuing on to receive a BFA in Interior Design. Please visit her website, www.graywalkerinteriors.com and explore her signature style nationally noted as “the mix mastered.” (704) 333-7060 • www.graywalkerinteriors.com

Hidell Brooks Gallery Hidell Brooks Gallery is located at the Southend Steelyard in the Historic South End District in Charlotte. The gallery specializes in the work of well-established and solidly-emerging artists working in a contemporary narrative and figurative vein. Hidell Brooks Gallery provides an excellent atmosphere for individuals and corporations to contemplate quality works of art in all styles, mediums, and price ranges.

1910 South Blvd., Suite 130, Charlotte, NC 28203 • (704) 334-7302 • www.hidellbrooks.com

Hotham HOTHAM is a wonderful collection of exclusive jewelry, antiques, home furnishings, and accessories. From her former store, Very Chihuahua, Carolyn Hotham has fine tuned her selections to fit into a small, beautiful boutique located in Morrison on the corner of Sharon Road and Colony Road.

720 Governor Morrison St., E 100, Charlotte, NC 28211 • (704) 366.3440 • www.hothamjewels.com

Hubert Whitlock Builders We know that a home is more than a structure. It’s where people grow, where personalities thrive, where families build memories, where traditions flourish and where dreams become realities. So time and again, when the most discerning homeowners in the Charlotte area build or renovate a home, they turn to Hubert Whitlock Builders. We take tremendous pride in our high-quality, one-of-a-kind custom homes and remarkable renovation projects that add unquestionable quality to our clients’ lifestyles. A family-owned and locally operated company celebrating its 54th year of service, we are trusted as the builder for life. (704) 364-9577 • www.whitlockbuilders.com

In Bloom, Ltd. In Bloom, Ltd., located on South Mint Street near Uptown Charlotte, provides complete design services for professional, corporate, and personal occasions. Each event is customized to reflect the client’s vision and to enhance the setting and atmosphere of each event. 1420 South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC 28203 • (704) 343-9899 • www.inbloomltd.com J. McLaughlin The name J. McLaughlin is synonymous with classic clothing and accessories for women and men. As a recognized retail industry leader providing high quality clothing based in New York, J. McLaughlin has made homes in 40 chic locales nationwide, serving up classic clothes with an original twist. J. McLaughlin caters to those who enjoy beautifully designed and crafted clothing and accessories.

421 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28207 • (704) 335-3194 • www.jmclaughlin.com

Jerald Melberg Gallery Jerald Melberg Gallery prides itself on enjoying a fine reputation based on 27 years of honesty and integrity among our colleagues and collectors. The professional gallery staff has over 90 years combined experience in the art field. We provide the professionalism, proper knowledge and expertise needed to place quality works of art in any public, private or corporate collection.

625 South Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC 28211 • (704) 365-3000 • www.jeraldmelberg.com

Joyner Benfield Joyner Benfield is a landscape company incorporating landscape, hardscape, and waterscape design with turn-key installations. Design expertise by Carole Joyner partnered with Bruce Benfield’s installation brings to the client the most thorough, efficient and beautiful landscape projects and outdoor living spaces.

421 Lissom Lane, Charlotte, NC 28217 • [email protected] • www.JoynerBenfield.com

Kara Campbell, Ltd. Fine Jewelry Kara Campbell, Ltd. specializes in custom-designed and classic fine jewelry that is distinctive, elegant, and personal. Kara has relationships with many of the most skilled craftsmen utilizing the highest qual- ity materials. She has offered her clients superior quality, irresistible prices, and outstanding service and advice for nearly 20 years. Fine Jewelry (704) 335-0320 • email to: [email protected]

Laura Archibald Interior Design Allied ASID Laura Archibald Interior Design is a full-service design firm specializing in residential design. Implementing styles ranging from traditional to contemporary and everything in between, Laura Archibald gives her clients the look that best suits their style. Projects range in scale from a one-time consultation to complete renovations and new construction. Starting from the belief that homes should always reflect the preferences of the families who live in them, Laura Archibald works diligently with home owners in selecting items that reflect their personal style.

2121 Beverly Drive, Charlotte, NC 28207 • (704) 347-4805 • www.LauraArchibald.com Lee Cooney – An Art Source Interior Design Services 2240 Red Fox Trail, Charlotte, NC 28211 • (704) 442-1641 • [email protected]

Lee Jofa Founded in 1823, Lee Jofa is the industry leader in high-end, to-the-trade home furnishings, including fabrics, furniture, wall coverings, carpet, trimmings and lighting. Lee Jofa specializes in style and luxury, offering products distributed under exclusive brands such as Lee Jofa, Groundworks, G.P. & J. Baker, Mulberry Home, Cole & Son and others. For further brand information, please refer to www.leejofa.com. 201 Central Avenue South, Bethpage, NY 11714 (800) 453-3563 • www.leejofa.com

Lisa Sherry Interiéurs Today and always, Lisa’s design philosophy celebrates beauty in everyday life. Lisa’s interiors beckon with a fresh mix of quiet energy and organic beauty. They surprise with unexpected touches and juxtapositions. Lisa believes in both provenance and invention. Her clients are individual, diverse, discerning and geographically unbridled; they live all over the country. Lisa’s style has been aptly called Casual Luxe. Lisa’s studios are full of ideas, energy and creativity and it shows in the work, your home.

Charlotte: (704) 919-1610 • High Point: (336) 885-1546 • www.lisasherryinterieurs.com

Loftin & Company Printers Loftin & Company has consistently provided customer value and satisfaction since 1898. Our core values are deeply rooted in the pursuit of excellence in service, quality and our relationship with customers, suppliers and the community. Big enough to serve you. Small enough to know you.

1908 Gateway Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28208 • (704) 393-9393 • www.loftinco.com

Lucy and Company Lucy and Company is located at 1009 East Boulevard in Charlotte. North Carolina. We are a full-service design firm focusing on kid’s rooms, as well as all parts of your home.

1009 East Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203 • (704) 342-6655 • www.lucyandcompany.com Luxe Home Couture Luxe is a one-of-a-kind home furnishings boutique that is about creating great style that transcends what is expected - there are no rules. It does not have to be expensive; it should represent each individual’s personal style! 227 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203 • (704) 370-2644 • www.luxehomecouture.com

Mac’s Speed Shop Anthony Bourdain says he loves Mac’s Speed Shop’s brisket and mac ‘n cheese. Barbecue America’s Rick Browne says it serves “the best brisket I’ve ever had.” The Kansas City BBQ Society has dubbed it “The best BBQ in Charlotte, N.C.” With hand-pulled pork BBQ, St.Louis and Kansas City style ribs, beer-can chicken, plus starters and side cars like chili, Brunswick stew, deviled eggs, hush puppies and banana pudding, Mac’s revs up any meal with locations in SouthEnd, Lake Norman and Steele Creek. www.MacSpeedShop.com

Mark Phelps Interiors Mark Phelps is a Charlotte-based designer and owner of the residential design firm, Mark Phelps Interiors. For over 15 years, Mark has used his traditional taste and tailored approach of design to create a refined elegance within his clients’ homes. Phelps’ ability to combine luxurious textiles with clean-lined upholstery provides unexpected detail within each of his interior spaces.

314 South Laurel Avenue, NC 28207 • (704) 333-5010 • www.MarkPhelpsInteriors.com

McArthur Insurance Agency, Inc. Established in 1992, McArthur Insurance Agency, Inc. has provided exceptional service to individual and business clients across North and South Carolina. We represent the best carriers in the industry with great markets for vacation homes. We specialize in commercial insurance for business owners. Let our established agency and experienced staff help protect your home, auto, business and life.

(704) 375-5450 • www.mcarthurinsurance.com

Meyer Greeson Paullin Benson Meyer Greeson Paullin Benson was formed in 1979 as a full-service architectural and interior design firm. Since then, the firm has developed an expertise and reputation for producing the very finest custom work available. Their philosophy is based on the premise that good design responds specifically to each client’s unique way of life and aesthetic taste. With a commitment to excellent service and design quality, the firm continues to earn repeat clients.

320 South Tryon Street, Suite 222, Charlotte, NC 28202 • (704) 375-1001 • www.mgpba.com The Morgan Landscape Group The welcoming atmosphere of your home is felt long before the front door opens. Thoughtful and meticulous, the Morgan Landscape Group is the Charlotte-area leader in landscaping services. Our expertise extends beyond landscape design and installation to outdoor living areas, hardscapes, low voltage lighting, grounds maintenance, irrigation, and water features. We work with our clients to create an environment that says, Welcome Home.

(704) 588-2292 • www.morganlandscapegroup.com

Neal Johnson, Ltd. Neal Johnson, Ltd. specializes in the unusual, the exquisite, the unexpected – from fabulous 18th and 19th century furniture, fine art and decorative accessories to stunning one-of-a-kind lamps and lighting, and imported and custom lampshades of distinction.

601 South Cedar Street, Suite 205-B, Charlotte, NC 28202 • (704) 377-1099 • www.nealjohnsonltd.com

Oscar de la Renta Oscar de la Renta is one of the world’s pre-eminent designers. The company was established in 1965, and currently produces a full line of women’s accessories, bridal, home decor and fragrance, in addition to its signature women’s ready-to-wear collection. For more information, please visit www.oscardelarenta.com

PPT Photography PPT Photography specializes in capturing unique, eclectic moments through our photo-journalistic, documentary style of photography. We believe that every customer is unique. This is why we take pride in documenting your special event rather than just posing it. Our hope is that we will be able to create lasting images that are just as original and unique as you are. “When you celebrate it, We capture it” (704) 293-7459 • www.pptphotography.net

Porcupine Provisions Porcupine Provisions, Charlotte’s premier custom caterer, provides full service catering from your most intimate celebration to feasts for hundreds. Let us help you create an event for your guests to remember. Porcupine Provisions full service catering. Relish the experience.

1520 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203 • (704) 376-4010 • www.porcupineprovisions.com PUNTACANA Resort & Club The Caribbean’s Premier Golf & Beach Resort Destination With a direct flight from Charlotte, PUNTACANA is located on the Dominican Republic’s eastern coast and ten short minutes away from PUNTA CANA International Airport. The Resort offers the ultimate in luxury, service and adventure - with an unparalleled golf experience. From the vibrant PUNTACANA Hotel or the exclusive Tortuga Bay, the only AAA Five Diamond hotel in the Dominican Republic, a secluded enclave with impeccable service and decor designed by Oscar de la Renta, travelers will find an array of amenities sure to satisfy even the most discriminating tastes. PUNTACANA is home to Oscar de la Renta, Julio Iglesias, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Bunny Williams, among many others. www.puntacana.com

Rooney Robison Antiques Rooney Robison Antiques, located in historic Dilworth’s Southend, specializes in European antiques. Robison, a lifelong enthusiast of lovely things, has a keen eye for period pieces, glorious porcelains, silver collect- ables, decorative arts, and whimsical details. While shops can’t be all things to all people, Robison focuses on finding things you just can’t live without. Appealing to both the seasoned collector and the beginning buyer, Rooney Robison Antiques is a warm, welcoming shop for all.

1719 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203 • (704) 348-1778 • www.rooneyrobisonantiques.com

Ruard Veltman Architecture, Inc. Ruard Veltman Architecture is an atelier residential firm in Charlotte, NC. Their work is drawn from a wide range of historical styles and the use of timeless materials, but it is inspired by the unique challenges presented by each client. With a commitment to providing unparalleled service, the design process begins with the simple question, “How do you want to live?” and develops with Ruard Veltman Architecture’s attention to detail. The success of a project is measured by the client’s satisfaction and comfort in their new home. 104 Baldwin Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204 • (704) 540-5620 • www.RuardVeltmanArchitecture.com

Salins Group Salins Group has been in business since 2001 constructing luxury homes and renovating homes to fit the changing needs of their owners and making clients’ dreams a reality. Ben Collins, the owner has gained an outstanding reputation and is known by many as one of Charlotte’s Best Builders. Salins Group is a full service Residential Custom Builder and Renovator. The process starts with listening to your dreams and needs and guiding you through your project. We work with a host of architects and designers to insure the best possible outcome. We learn about your lifestyle, because our clients are indeed our partners, then we continue working with the design professionals to generate options and evaluate what best suits your life- style, situation, and budget. As your partner in the project, you will always be consulted and updated as to the schedules and process, all the while minimizing interruption to your daily routine while the work is being done.

1221 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28205 • (704) 372-1942 • www.Salinsgroup.com Stark Carpet Design Center & Outlet Stark Carpet Corporation, the world’s most diverse and prestigious source of fine floor covering for over 60 years, is headquartered in NYC with 17 showrooms throughout the United States and England. Serving as a “to the trade” resource for the design community, Stark is known for its unparalleled craftsmanship and service. In January 2005 Stark Carpet opened a 30,000 square foot facility, Stark Carpet Design Center and Outlet in Charlotte, NC. Premiering the first Stark Carpet clearance outlet center, it is paired with the exclu- sive “to the trade” designer showroom all under one roof. Open six days a week, Stark Carpet in Charlotte carries carpet, rugs, fabric, wallcovering, paint, and fabric.

11415 Granite Street, Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28273 • (704) 588-8842 • www.starkcarpet.com

Time Warner Cable Time Warner Cable provides video, Internet and telephone services to more than two million residential and business customers in 400 cities and towns throughout North and South Carolina. Although we are the second largest cable company in the United States, we are also a very local company. In the Charlotte area, we employ 2,300 people committed to serving our customers and supporting projects and initiatives that make our community a better place to live.

Triad Foundation, Inc. Triad Foundation, Inc. was established to honor the legacy of the late Roy H. Park, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Park Communications. The Foundation makes grants primarily for graduate fellowships, educational programs serving children and youth, marine and tropical ecology, scientific research and human services. Support is restricted to academic institutions with which Roy H. Park was affiliated during his lifetime and to the communities where Foundation directors reside. www.triadfoundation.org

Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company, is a committed community partner. The company leverages both its financial and human capital to support education initiatives, community development and a vibrant arts and culture in the Charlotte region. In 2010 the company committed over $10 million in philanthropic grants in Charlotte and team members donated over 100,000 volunteer hours to support Charlotte non-profit organizations. www.wellsfargo.com

The Webb Co. The Premier Moving Company. Specializing in receiving, storage and delivery of antiques and fine furniture. Licensed, bonded and insured. C-2291 Boone (828) 264-9322 • Charlotte (704) 377-5567 Auxiliary History Detail from a painting by Laura Coombs Hills. American, 1859-1952 In 1936, the Mint Museum of Art opened as North Carolina’s first art museum although it had no collection. A year later, four paintings comprised its art holdings.

Over the next two decades, the collection grew slowly and In the 1980’s, the Auxiliary purchased a variety of artwork was dependent entirely upon local donations. Then, in the including works from some of North Carolina’s most mid-1950’s, the museum was to benefit from the efforts important potters, and a work by Harvey Littleton, known of a dedicated group of community volunteers. With the as the Father of North Carolina glass. Ofounding of the Women’s Auxiliary, as it was known then, a In the 1990’s, the Auxiliary purchased over $200,000 long roster of members have since contributed thousands worth of Spanish Colonial Art and acquired Nature’s of volunteer hours to generate funds to the support the Rushing Force which was painted in 1868 and depicts the museum and its collection. The Auxiliary has a long and North Carolina wilderness. Also in the 1990’s the celebrated history with the Mint Museum. Auxiliary set about to create an acquisitions endowment, Today, the collection at the Mint Museum numbers over nicknamed EMMA, the Endowment for the Mint Museum 29,000 items. The Mint Museum Auxiliary has been a Auxiliary. The purpose of this endowment is to acquire major purchasing power behind the collection. The works of art consistent with the curatorial goals of the Auxiliary has acquired thousands of artworks for the Mint Museum in accordance with the Auxiliary’s museum that include paintings, ceramics, costumes, acquisitions procedures. The funds are raised through sculptures, crafts and works on paper. It has been a rich the Auxiliary’s annual Mint To Be Yours Tag Sale and the journey that began in 1960 with the Auxiliary’s first art Room To Bloom spring celebration. The funds are acquisition, a Portrait of Sir Andrew Cherry by the English currently managed by the Foundation for the Carolinas. painter Frederick Richard Lee. Over the years, the Auxiliary has contributed greatly to The most important purchase of 1960 was In the Glen by the wealth of the museum’s permanent collection. The American painter John La Farge. In the 1970’s, the funds generated by the Auxiliary members have touched Auxiliary purchased 112 items including Storage Jar. This nearly every area within the museum’s collection. The piece dates to 2200 BC and represents the oldest Chinese partnership between the Mint Museum and the Mint piece in the collection. Also in this decade, members of the Museum Auxiliary has been rich, strong and beneficial to Auxiliary founded the Mint Museum of Art’s costume both the museum and the city of Charlotte. collection which now numbers over 8,500 items. reservations

Due to limited space, reservations will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To verify availability, please email Kathryn Saunders at [email protected]. Checks are the preferred form of payment. Please make checks payable to Room to Bloom.

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DATE EVENT COST QTY. TOTAL Wed. April 27 The CommenceMINT Party $125 ______$______

Wed. May 18 The Spring EnchantMINT Luncheon $50 ______$______

Fri. May 20 The Eat, Drink and Be MerriMINT Party $75 ______$______

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Single Raffle Ticket $10 ______$______

Set of Three Raffle Tickets $20 ______$______q I cannot participate but would like to make a donation $______

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50% of the ticket cost of each Room to Bloom For Symposium reservation information, please contact event is tax deductible. Susan Cole at 704.521.4477

Please mail all reservations in the enclosed reply envelope to: For Art of Style reservation information, please contact Mrs. Kathryn Saunders, 111 Hermitage Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207 Kathryn Saunders @ [email protected] Events like this help communities bloom

Wachovia is proud to be a part of the 58th annual Room to Bloom celebration, which supports educational offerings for school age children and funds acquisitions for the museum’s permanent collections.

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