Royal Palm

SRD Building Corp. provided P&H

with yet another opportunity to strut our stuff

in the Royal Palm Yacht Club in Boca Raton.

This latest sensation is

located at 510 E. Alexander Palm Road,

and it’s truly a showhouse!

The very unique floor plan

makes good use of the space.

It was designed in a neutral palette of taupes,

golds and pewters to create an understated

elegance that conveys pure sophistication.

Upon first entering this spectacular home,

your eyes are immediately

drawn across the expanse

to the unobstructed view of the

Intracoastal Waterway.

Dramatic window treatments

frame the windows of this prime location.

The Kitchen cabinetry’s

weathered finish complements

the overall color scheme.

Careful attention was given to the

many architectural details,

and the staircase is hidden from view

to allow for an exceptionally open atmosphere.

Clean lines keep it light and airy,

and the overall impression is truly phenomenal.

The transitional interior is emphasized by

silvery tones that emanate sumptuous luxury at its finest.

Tri-level ceilings in the first floor Living Room,

Dining Room and Gallery bear a

diversity of chandeliers that unexpectedly

blend to create astonishing unity.

With five bedrooms,

two living rooms (one for each floor!),

and a spacious Club Room,

this 7836-square foot gem

will accommodate a generous amount

of flexibility in the future homeowner’s active lifestyle.

THE STARS AMONG US

Last week, one of our very own was honored

by the Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce

at their Wake Up Breakfast.

Myrna Puello, our assistant controller since 2001,

was presented with a Stars Among Us certificate

in recognition of her tireless efforts

as our representative in our local Chamber.

In addition to working for P&H Interiors full time,

Myrna belongs to the Ambassador Committee

of the Coral Springs Chamber. Members of the

Ambassador Committee are responsible for

welcoming new members and introducing them

to the other representatives.

Myrna also participates in the Chamber's Gala Committee

(please refer to our 5/1/09 blog entitled "The Roaring 20's")

who most recently presented deserving students

with coveted scholarships.

When Myrna isn't busy raising her young family,

working in our office, or attending Chamber meetings,

she is up at 4am every Saturday to meet with

the Team in Training for the Miami Marathon.

Team in Training is raising donations for the

Leukemia/Lymphoma Society through their race for a cure.

The walk/run is scheduled for January 2010,

and will cover 13.1 miles.

She's already up to 10 miles in those

early-Saturday-morning training sessions,

so we have every confidence in Myrna

that she will finish with flying colors!

And if all of this doesn't sound like enough...

on Nov.5th, Myrna starts Leadership Coral Springs,

whose goal is to enhance our City and its

business environment by improving leadership skills

through individual and group activities.

Members will identify and improve their shortcomings,

honor diversity and build on differences,

develop problem-solving skills through conflict resolution,

and use teamwork to develop synergy.

Myrna is definitely a shining star among our P&H group,

and her selfless efforts to improve the community

and to help those around her is to be commended!

To assist Myrna in her quest to receive funding

for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, please visit:

http://pages.teamintraining.org/sfl/miami10/mpuello.

It's certainly for a good cause, and will make you a shining star too!

Having a Blast

Following the announcement of our
4 Aurora Awards on a P&H email blast
(see previous blog entitled “Northern Lights”),
we became inundated with emails
from our past and present clients –
all of whom are bubbling over
with excitement and well wishes!
So much so, that we felt the need to share
some of their comments with our readers:

From Karen & Jerry in Parkland:
“Dear Susan, Thank you for sharing
the pictures of you & your staff
receiving those most memorable awards.
Karen & I knew from day one that you would be
exceptionally successful. You are bright,
beautiful & charming & have an outstanding
talented staff. Much continued success…”

From Joe & Bonnie in Boca
“Looks great.”

From Vicki in Parkland
“Please send our Congrats to
Susan & staff – they did it AGAIN”

From Gail in Coral Springs
“Congratulations. Well deserved!”

From Howard in Boca
“Susan, Congratulations on the awards
you received at the Aurora Awards
ceremony !! That is awesome..However,
you do not have to convince me of the
great job P&H does…I saw the house on
West Coconut Palm a few weeks ago and
you guys did a fantastic job on that one.
Look forward to our next “project” in the years ahead…”

Who says that technology is cold and impersonal?
Receiving these sincere sentiments has left us
all warm & fuzzy inside. We’re just doing
what we love to do, and having a blast while doing it!

GIRL POWER

P&H Interiors was treated to some
very special guests this week.
Our office hosted a Career Day tour
for 10 girls from the Sheridan House.

The focus of the tour was to spark
the students’ interest in the Creative Arts,
and to expose them to different professions
available to them as they look toward the future.

If they can remain motivated to stay in school
and assume responsibility for their own destinies,
they can accomplish great things
as independent, successful women.

Susan Connor and Marisa Leibmann
headed the event by providing
the complete P&H headquarters tour,
explaining the need for our individual departments,
and emphasizing the importance of
how the contributions of every team member
influence the success of each project.

The girls also engaged in
a space planning activity
that incorporated the concepts
of square footage and scale.
Each student was provided
a sample 16x16 room “blueprint”,
and was instructed to plan the interior
using templates. Some very clever designs
were created which included pianos,
additional bathrooms within the allotted space,
and even a walk-in closet!

All in all, we felt a very positive connection
with these career-minded young ladies.
It is our hope that we have contributed
to planting the seeds of inspiration
for their future achievements … and, who knows?
Maybe we have planted the seed
for a future interior designer!

History in the Making

May 7th marked the historical
Ribbon Cutting event
for our new division, Evolution Design
(see our prior 3/20/09 blog entitled “Evolving Spaces”).

Coordinated through the

City of Parkland Chamber of Commerce,
Parkland Mayor Michael Udine proudly performed
the ribbon cutting honors
at our corporate headquarters in Coral Springs.

An available suite was transformed
to mimic an attractive art gallery venue,
thus allowing approximately 60 attendees to view
notable artwork and silk floral arrangements
while indulging in a vast assortment
of tasty offerings that spanned several rooms.
The celebration also included a prize raffle that awarded
interior design accessories to the lucky winners!

Another hot commodity for the evening was
the featured P&H facility tour hosted by P&H veterans.
These tours allowed our guests a true “insider’s look”
at the full scope of the P&H Interiors organization.
Many commented that they were previously unaware
of the multitude of design services offered,
and how extensively we prepare for the
successful execution of each and every project.

With the creation of our new Evolution Design division,
P&H Interiors is on the forefront of specialty interior design.
Whether it is for one room, one residence,
or one commercial building at a time,
we strive to ensure complete satisfaction
for every client, every time!

The Roaring 20's

The Roaring Twenties was the theme for the
Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce Gala
held on April 24th.

P&H’s Assistant Controller Myrna Puello
was an integral part of the planning committee
for this noteworthy event that
presented scholarships to
outstanding high school students
who received the Bridge to Leadership Award.

These individuals demonstrated their
leadership qualities outside of the classroom,
while at the same time excelling
in their academic curriculum.

Held at the Heron Bay Marriott Hotel,
amidst zoot suits, flappers, and even an antique auto,
additional awards were also presented
to business leaders in our community
who have exhibited distinction
in their chosen professions.

Attendees included members of the City Council,
as well as our own Coral Springs Mayor Scott Brook.

It was a roaring good time for all,
and no one left singin’ the blues!

National City

When National City Bank opens a new branch,
they really do it up right!

Last week, two P&H staff members
(Myrna Puello and Anna Eiseman)
were lucky enough to attend the grand
ribbon cutting event, coordinated through
the Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce.
Donations were provided to local charities,
including the Coral Springs Medical Center’s Pediatric wing.

Coral Springs Mayor Scott Brook
was present to express his congratulatory speech
to the new branch, which will now be called PNC.

Following a dramatic drumroll provided by the talented
drumline of the Ramblewood Middle School band,
VP and Branch Manager Mark FitzGerald
performed the historical ribbon cutting for the eager onlookers.

Inside the new branch, the excitement was palpable
as guests reveled in the culinary offerings
provided by Marola’s Restaurant while they enjoyed
the soft jazz music from additional members of
the gifted middle school band.
Goody bags were also provided for all attendees.

We wish much success to our new neighbors at PNC,
and we hope they think of us again
… the next time they throw a party!

Back to My Roots

by Marisa Leibmann, Designer

On April 2nd I had the unique opportunity to return to my alma mater, J.P. Taravella High School- right here in Coral Springs- to speak to Miss Donna Haynes’ 2nd period Interior Design Class.

Electives in Interior Design were nonexistent when I was in high school (let’s say, a few years back). In fact, I wasn’t even aware that Interior Design was a profession until I got to college! So it is has become a passion of mine to enlighten students about the career that I enjoy so much and that has brought me such satisfaction (See "The Kids of Summer", "Education Motivation" , and "Juror Duty").

I was able to deepen the students understanding of the profession by sharing some of my “real world” experiences with them. The student’s many insightful questions were proof of their interest in my presentation and made it a most rewarding experience. Moreover, it was reassuring to learn that a few of the seniors have already enrolled at universities in South Florida in order to attend their Interior Design programs.

(Designer Marisa Leibmann and Teacher Miss Donna Haynes)

A special thanks to Susan Connor and the rest of the P&H Interiors staff who have been so supportive in my continual efforts to expose the next generation to all the amazing work that we do. It is wonderful to work at a firm that is so committed to enriching the profession and community we are so lucky to be a part of!

Wine & Cheese

Tuesday, March 10th, marked the
Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce’s
ribbon cutting ceremony at Vino DeSantis,
a fabulous new wine & cheese emporium
located in our fair city.

P&H’s Cathy Wilder and Anne-Scott-Brown
attended the noteworthy event
to offer support to this unique shop
that boasts a large variety of wines
available in all price points.

Samples were available for tasting,
as well as the seemingly endless selection
of prominent “bottles on tap”
displayed throughout the store.
Many of our Chamber friends were in attendance,
and we all appreciated the knowledge and
expertise offered by their likeable staff.

Parkland Life magazine was there
to document the historical occasion,
so keep your eyes open for this feature
in their next publication!

I had the good fortune of speaking with two
Vino DeSantis wine distributors
who offered invaluable assistance
in my quest to expand my wine horizons.

Pinot Noir, anyone?