Hello again!!
Boy, I've been so busy I truly forgot to update this page! And it's a new site, too. What a slacker!
I'm based in Sydney with Mum's The Word 2: Teenagers! which is a really beautiful play about (naturally) teenagers, but more importantly, the stories of the mothers of the teens. Some great writing and some great performances. I declare my love and admiration for my co-star Louise Siversen, who is such a stunning talent. And a bloody funny woman to boot!
A couple of corporate highlights for me this past month:
- The Melbourne Jazz Awards, which I emcee every year, was just a stunning event. The high point was meeting Kurt Elling (OMG, sooo cool!) and seeing Les Enfants De Django perform at the Gala Dinner. Oustanding and soooo much fun! If you love jazz, mark Melbourne Jazz in your diary for next April.
- The Cure For Life Foundation Ball in Sydney. This foundation was started by 'maverick' brain surgeon, Dr. Charlie Teo and I truly wish that my late Dad had had the chance to consult with Charlie, before he succumbed to the brain tumour he had. We raised $360K on the night for the Foundation and I was so happy to be involved.
Our B&B, Riverdell Retreat, is up and running and our guests are all delightful. This feedback from Yvonne & Helen (and their dog Joanie!):
"The location - just far enough from the main drag, the beautiful green surrounds and the YARRA only metres away....awesome. We loved the birdlife....the serenity - modern amenities in a very practical outlay... Attention to details - eg, lemons in the beautiful glassware and candles and oils burning....yum, oh and the most important - was meeting Tracy and David.... We have raved about Riverdell to a lot of our friends since our return and would seriously say half a doz would make the trip up the Hwy in the future....including US...
Read more about Riverdell on this site. We're in the process of setting up a day spa, to enhance your visit even more!
My husband David's bespoke coffee tables are available at the Rose St Artists Market in Fitzroy, every Saturday from June 7th to August 30th. And check our his amazing Yarra Valley Wine Racks. Designed to fit into a standard kitchen cupboard, they are sensational. All details on www.yarravalleycoffeetables.com.au
And the sad news is...... I have discovered Facebook! I resisted for sooo long, but now that I have caught up with friends I haven't spoken to for years, I can honestly say it's lovely the way it brings people together. Although if my 13 year old son asks if he can do it...... no! There are creepy people out there!
Double standards? From me, the Gemini????
Until next month, be happy!
Love, Tracy
May 2008