(Palm Beach, FL) –
An intimate gathering of Center for Creative Education (CCE)
friends and supporters were dazzled with Verdura baubles,
bangles and beads during a luncheon on January 29th.
Merrilyn Bardes opened her beautiful Palm Beach home in honor of
CCE’s creative impact in Palm Beach County schools and treated a
select 50 lucky guests to lunch and lessons from stylemakers
Ward Landrigan, chairman of Verdura and Annette Tapert Allen,
author of The Power of Style. Landrigan and Tapert
Allen spoke to guests about creating their own signature look.
“Merrilyn was so gracious to host a fabulous luncheon for us,”
said Tom Pilecki, executive director for CCE. “Verdura’s pieces
showcased during the luncheon were spectacular and one-of-a-kind
treasures. We are grateful for everyone’s generosity.”
CCE is
a not-for-profit educational organization that supports
partnerships among schools, arts and cultural organizations,
artists, community-based organizations, and human service
providers. CCE artists integrate the arts into academic
curriculum and after school activities in Palm Beach County to
help students learn in fun, creative ways.
Verdura jewelry is based on original sketches by Duke Fulco di
Verdura. Originally financed by Cole Porter and Vincent Astor,
Verdura has operated in New York City since 1939. Verdura’s
flagship salon is located at 745 Fifth Avenue. A selection of
designs are also available at Verdura London; Bergdorf Goodman
in New York; Neiman Marcus Atlanta, Beverly Hills and Houston
and at Betteridge Jewelers in Greenwich and Palm Beach. For more
information please visit:
www.verdura.com
For
more information on the Center for Creative Education, please
call (561) 805-9927 or visit
www.cceflorida.org