Page 28 March 2014 Passion for cooking and crafts yields exquisite party By Amanda Goossen Arcadia resident Erin LaVallee moved to Phoenix from Grant Rapids, Michigan while in college, to attend ASU. She enjoyed she never went back to her small town and family horse farm. Erin said. ! " #$ home in Arcadia for more than two years, % & % '() * '+) - meant for them. % in college, has always been in love with " % - " a child and admits that now cooking is her emotional release. “I cook when I’m happy, I cook when I’m / % ! " % a blog. !* 0 crafting, decorating and anything else that 1 % 2 her ideas and creations with the world. " % 3 " 4 " time I see it somewhere and discover it was 56#7" parents in Washington, Erin was shopping with her mom when she noticed a vintage 1 her favorite television program, Downton Abbey. 8 0 1 % 1 1 "" 9 1 1 do it. 11 % started planning. She knew she wanted to do 1 1 1 She also knew she’d have to do research and 11 2 : 1 1 well. ; " " " 3 % everything she’d need to host twelve. " % 2 1 " - Downton Abbey fans. Erin LaVallee and her husband Mike await guests at their Downton Abbey dinner party. (Top) The apron that inspired the party. (Bottom) Continued on page 29 © 2013 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. CRC766749 12/13 NY CS 7757822 Preserving and Enhancing Wealth Those individuals who have the skills and determination to create significant wealth are not necessarily well prepared to manage it. There are highly complex and time-consuming financial planning, asset management and other issues to consider. These are matters that successful people often don’t have the time, inclination or specialized knowledge to address. The to many such individuals and their families. With the market hitting new highs, now is a good time to have a financial professional evaluate your portfolio to help you avoid overpriced assets and minimize losses in down markets. For a complimentary review of your portfolio, please call us to arrange . Olson Campbell Diller Group at Morgan Stanley 14850 N. Scottsdale Road, 6th Floor Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-922-7800 melissa.campbell@morganstanley.com www.morganstanleyFA.com/olsoncampbelldiller Melissa C. Campbell Kirk W. Diller Shawn D. Olson Managing Director — Senior Vice President Managing Director — Wealth Management Wealth Advisor Wealth Management Wealth Advisor Wealth Advisor
Page 29 March 2014 An Arcadia Farms inspired strawberry salad was the opening course, while lobster bisque bubbled on the stove as the next addition to the meal. Beef Wellington with fresh green beans and béarnaise sauce was presented to each guest as the main course. A gorgeous and colorful rounded out the meal. The Lavallee home was decked out for the occasion, with English elements scattered throughout and outside. A Union Jack pillow was on the couch, a framed photo of Downton Abbey characters were placed on a table in the entry-way, and an old silver tea set sat on the bar. Erin’s husband went as Carson the Twelve guests enjoyed a toast to friendship as well as a mutual love of Downton Abbey. butler, complete with tuxedo and tails. “He does watch the show,” said Erin. “Originally not because he wanted to, but now I think he secretly likes it.” The laughter coming from the dining room as the elegant and elaborate meal was served proved that Erin’s hard work was worth it all. “I just love this sort of thing,” Erin said, with absolute joy. Downton Continued from page 28 JIM SUDAL CERAMIC DESIGN 7037 E 1st Ave, Scottsdale 480-947-2254 • jimsudalpottery.net