by V E W.
On a beautiful Tuscan summer afternoon, I had the pleasure of visiting with the very talented artist, Elizabeth Orchard. With a clientele that spans the world, I thought her fans might be interested in the many little details that make up Elizabeth…the person. Here’s a glimpse:
- Birth sign – Taurus: loyal, strong willed, sensual, ambitious, artistic
- Favorite color – yellow
- Wine preference – White (French)
- Favorite cocktail – Very dry martini
- Oysters or calamari? Oysters
- Beef or chicken? Beef
- Family treasure – my English mother’s silver tea pot that I use often
- Favorite season – Autumn
- Favorite month – May
- City or countryside – countryside with my flower and herb garden
- Dining out or entertaining? Cooking and entertaining at home in my garden
- Wardrobe favorite – black tailored jacket
- Won’t find in my wardrobe – track suits
- Favorite outing? Going to the Opera in different countries with my love
- Craziest feat – recently ‘Wing Walked” on a bi-plane
- Music choice – jazz
- Prefer to drive or fly – drive, especially as a passenger
- Favorite time of day – mornings in Florence, cocktail time in the UK
- For exercise, a gym or nature – definitely nature walks
- For relaxation – sitting in my garden with a pot of fresh mint tea, enjoying the peace and beauty of my surroundings.
- People can’t believe……. That I don’t own a TV
- Favorite object – antique Japanese lacquered sewing box and my Tibetan gong.
- Favorite city – Paris
- Most memorable holiday – Istanbul 30 years ago
- Most challenging “to-do” on your bucket list? _________