tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post6031905476094592488..comments2024-02-26T07:35:50.281-08:00Comments on the style saloniste: Adieu, MyraDiane Dorrans Saekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-91192932993199547932015-07-25T13:41:12.431-07:002015-07-25T13:41:12.431-07:00Diane,
Thank you for this beautiful post, which I ...Diane,<br />Thank you for this beautiful post, which I read with sad surprise. I first met Myra and her husband Wade in 1975 through our mutual mentor and her constant companion, Ed Francavillese, who was a student and acolyte of Van Day Truex. She had such great style and was always such a good time. She was always eager to learn and to explore...she couldn't get enough of it. She had developed such a beautiful and distinct aesthetic of her own over the years and I always loved to see her work as she honed her "look" and knowing her design lineage made it all the more interesting to watch. Rest in Peace Myra.<br /><br />Tom Clendening- Antiques du MondeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16656264318922691866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-50661949487408410822015-05-14T21:38:40.440-07:002015-05-14T21:38:40.440-07:00Myra would have loved your piece, Diane. A fitting...Myra would have loved your piece, Diane. A fitting tribute to one of the chicest women who ever walked the planet. She just had the best taste! She was so courageous and such a powerhouse. I will never forget her.<br /><br />Mady JonesMadynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-58244331510665338002015-05-11T08:56:40.894-07:002015-05-11T08:56:40.894-07:00Thank you Diane for such a beautiful tribute to My...Thank you Diane for such a beautiful tribute to Myra. <br /><br />She was one of my dearest friends, an absolute inspiration, my partner in crime and the reason that I built my weekend place up in Healdsburg.<br /><br />I've lost a friend, but the design world has lost a Legend.<br /><br />Her singular pursuit of beauty in the face of insurmountable physical challenges is truly an inspiration.<br /><br />We miss you Myra, but the power of your work is all around us.<br /><br />BenBenjamin Dhonghttp://benjamindhong.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-73858447456673917082015-05-10T14:18:48.777-07:002015-05-10T14:18:48.777-07:00DEAR FRIENDS-
Many readers of THE STYLE SALONIST...DEAR FRIENDS-<br /><br /><br />Many readers of THE STYLE SALONISTE and many of my friends…and friends of Myra…have sent lovely comments.<br /><br />artist and dog portraitist JACQUELINE SOMOGYI sent the following: <br /><br />Dear Diane,<br />So very sorry to read of Myra's passing. She was a spreader of beauty and joy. Just want you to know that my heart is with you.<br />Love,<br />Jacq.<br />Diane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-60178339086024340352015-05-10T00:40:27.073-07:002015-05-10T00:40:27.073-07:00Dear Diane,
Just read you blog.....your words abo...Dear Diane,<br /><br />Just read you blog.....your words about Myra were truly beautiful & inspiring!<br /><br />So sorry to hear the news about her.<br /><br />All my best,<br /><br />Steve<br /><br />Stephen Shubel<br />STEPHEN SHUBEL INCDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-88885840230300697822015-05-09T14:09:40.360-07:002015-05-09T14:09:40.360-07:00DANIELLE CHARNEY ALSO ADDED THOUGHTFULLY:
DIANE
...DANIELLE CHARNEY ALSO ADDED THOUGHTFULLY:<br /><br />DIANE<br /><br />You are welcome- I know how hard it is to lose someone so beautiful --<br />you have paid her fine tribute throughout her life- that is a wonderful thing to have done<br />-you could not have done better- <br />I hope you feel good about that - Diane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-87969135772138408372015-05-09T14:00:16.718-07:002015-05-09T14:00:16.718-07:00So sorry for the loss of your beautiful friend.......So sorry for the loss of your beautiful friend....she was a fine spirit and although gone much too soon- lived a fine life -<br />my condolences... I am glad that two fine souls, her daughters, will walk the earth carrying a piece of her heart around with them...<br /><br />So hard sometimes,<br /><br />Danielle Charney<br />Diane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-20881016004973775102015-05-09T13:46:01.470-07:002015-05-09T13:46:01.470-07:00Thanks for the tribute Diane. Myra will be missed...Thanks for the tribute Diane. Myra will be missed by so many people, myself included. She was a real dame; ferociously funny, smart and sweet. And god knows she had her opinions but she never let them have a cutting edge. Everything she said and did was colored with love.<br />I'll never forget going to Versailles with her. I will never look at the chateau the same way again.trompehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282599532474927587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-76065592013631718862015-05-09T12:26:08.873-07:002015-05-09T12:26:08.873-07:00Beautiful, touching tribute, Diane. So sad we lost...Beautiful, touching tribute, Diane. So sad we lost Myra. Too young....she was a unique soul. Count our blessings. <br />Xo<br />Suzanne <br /><br />Suzanne Tucker<br />TUCKER & MARKS, Inc. <br />Suzanne Tucker HomeDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-61132715893104874602015-05-09T11:30:10.432-07:002015-05-09T11:30:10.432-07:00Dear Diane
So sorry for the loss of your dear fri...Dear Diane<br /><br />So sorry for the loss of your dear friend Myra. I shot with her once in her shop in Healdsburg and found her to be a warm and welcoming person. She was a great talent that will surely be missed.<br /><br />With condolences,<br /><br />K<br /><br />Kathryn MacDonald<br /><br />Kathryn MacDonald Photography | Web MarketingDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-87093118627208899162015-05-09T10:22:07.300-07:002015-05-09T10:22:07.300-07:00We lost not only a most talented designer, but als...We lost not only a most talented designer, but also an amazing spirit. Myra brought a romantic French mood to California and created a style that inspired many, clients and colleagues alike. But her energy when she was in the room and her infectious smile are what I remember the most.<br /><br />Thank you for this beautiful encomium Diane.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />ClaudiaClaudia Juestelhttp://www.adeenidesigngroup.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-32318032169253255602015-05-09T10:14:23.970-07:002015-05-09T10:14:23.970-07:00Penelope Bianchi has left a new comment on your po...Penelope Bianchi has left a new comment on your post "Adieu, Myra": <br /><br />Good grief, Diane!<br /><br />I am the exact age (68) that Myra was! I had followed her all of my decorating life....and I have so much respect and admiration for her work. Her houses in Healdsburg; her flying to Paris and "doing up" those chic apartments ; she really could "do it all"!<br /><br />I will miss her. She was a true original!<br /><br />What a lovely tribute you have written! Brava!<br /><br />Penelope<br />Diane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-11450662822150228542015-05-09T10:04:41.649-07:002015-05-09T10:04:41.649-07:00MY DEAR FRIEND SHIRLEY ROBINSON, THE GREAT DECORAT...MY DEAR FRIEND SHIRLEY ROBINSON, THE GREAT DECORATIVE ARTIST SENT THE FOLLOWING:<br /><br />You are an amazing writer! Your tribute to Myra was beautifully written. I'm sorry she cannot read it. She would have been truly touched. She was a an original like you ! I love your blog. !!! Lets chat next week -<br />much love xo <br /><br /> <br /><br />Shirley Robinson<br />ROBINSON FINISHES, LTD<br />www.robinsonfinishes.comDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-23676021245573591052015-05-09T09:58:31.258-07:002015-05-09T09:58:31.258-07:00JANN PERRIGEAUX SENT THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE:
Thank...JANN PERRIGEAUX SENT THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE:<br /><br />Thank you for your tribute to Myra Hoefer, an amazing, talented, artist. janDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-79958642397047750592015-05-09T09:55:29.730-07:002015-05-09T09:55:29.730-07:00MY FRIEND SUZANNA ALLEN SENT A LOVELY NOTE:
What ...MY FRIEND SUZANNA ALLEN SENT A LOVELY NOTE:<br /><br />What a lovely tribute. Thank you.<br /><br />SuzannaDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-8267189444870591792015-05-09T09:33:32.270-07:002015-05-09T09:33:32.270-07:00Although never knew Ms Hoefer, I was familiar with...Although never knew Ms Hoefer, I was familiar with her beautiful style. A very talented lady...sheilaa131https://www.blogger.com/profile/15600018983017019010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-38791091980992125692015-05-09T04:35:09.656-07:002015-05-09T04:35:09.656-07:00Thank you for your beautiful post on the talented ...Thank you for your beautiful post on the talented Myra Hoefer. I have long admired her work and appreciate your sensitive words. I, like so many others, have collected images of Myra's work for years as a reference on how to create that perfect chic yet livable space. I have been a collector of your design books as well and was pleased to see you attend LCDQ 2015 as an ambassador.<br />Best Regards,<br />Bonnie Clyde, Cuneo & Co. Interior DesignBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833444843041539134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-35422647163463111572015-05-09T00:17:13.597-07:002015-05-09T00:17:13.597-07:00Good grief, Diane!
I am the exact age (68) that M...Good grief, Diane!<br /><br />I am the exact age (68) that Myra was! I had followed her all of my decorating life....and I have so much respect and admiration for her work. Her houses in Healdsburg; her flying to Paris and "doing up" those chic apartments ; she really could "do it all"!<br /><br />I will miss her. She was a true original!<br /><br />What a lovely tribute you have written! Brava!<br /><br />Penelope<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11449521096476456170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-39220458054549470552015-05-08T14:24:45.781-07:002015-05-08T14:24:45.781-07:00A fine, discerning designer and woman gone too soo...A fine, discerning designer and woman gone too soon. Thanks you for such a lovely and poignant tribute Diane.<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />The Arts by Karena<br />Karenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-78282165856083431032015-05-08T13:33:43.948-07:002015-05-08T13:33:43.948-07:00DEAR FRIENDS-
I very touched by the following mes...DEAR FRIENDS-<br /><br />I very touched by the following message I received from Myra's grandchild.<br />I've posted this week's story to Facebook--and have received many many messages. Some were from friends who knew Myra, and others are from friends who knew her work and admired it.<br />I am so happy to hear from the very articulate Wyatt.<br /><br />Hello Diane, <br /><br />Wyatt North here. I am Myra Hoefer's oldest grandson. <br /><br />I just wanted to say, I highly respected your piece on my nana and found that it was the most REAL and genuine thing that I have read so far.<br /><br />I loved the way you framed it, and it means a lot to my family to have a wonderful writer like yourself write such beautiful words regarding my nanas life in a pure and truthful form. <br /><br />Thanks again, <br /><br />Wyatt NorthDiane Dorrans Saekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448noreply@blogger.com