Puppy Sitting

Sam and Murphy enjoying time in the sun.

Murphy trying to get fresh, notice Sam is a little nervous.

Reggie, Sam & Murphy rough housing.


Murphy getting a spa treatment.

Reggie, Sam & Murphy waiting for a treat!

While Robin's dad and step mom were on a fabulous cruise, we have been watching their dog Murphy. Murphy is a dachshund so he fits in well with the family. We had fun watching him, and we got some great pictures.....enjoy!

Cirque Du Soleil

Daniel and Robin during intermission

Daniel and Robin after the show

Wow what a show! If you haven't ever been to a Cirque Du Soleil performance, you need to go. Last night we were luck enough to get tickets to KOOZA a Cirque Du Soleil production. This particular show is more Circus like, so there were clowns and people walking on stilts, juggling and lots and lots of dancing. It was great. It is really hard to explain if you haven't ever been. Our advice, JUST GO! You won't regret it.

Sorry Pictures weren't allowed during the show.

Designing a Difference

Daniel and Robin Ulman Cancer Fund Event

Robin and Vern Yip Standing by Robin's Chair Design

Quote Written on the seat of the Chair
"We can learn a lot from trees: they're always grounded but never stop reaching heavenward."
"He who plants a tree plants hope."



Top View of Chair Design



Front View of Chair Design

We had the privilege of attending the Ulman Cancer Funds charity event last night. Eleven the Event, was held in the Horowitz Performing Arts Center at Howard Community College. The theme this year was Designing a Difference: A Celebration of Life, Hope and the Power of Design. Vern Yip from HGTV's Deserving Design was the host. Now, we know most of you may not know who Vern Yip is, but if you are one of Robin's Design friends or watch HGTV at all you know what a big deal it is to meet Vern. He is an amazing Interior Designer and as we found out last night, a really great person. Part of last nights event was a chair design competition. Designers from around Baltimore submitted their designs and the best ones were picked to be actioned off, proceeds to go to the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young adults. Robin entered the competition with her "Tree of Life" Chair. Below is the concept statement for the Chair. It was an exciting evening and great to be able to attend an event that does so many wonderful things for Young Adults with Cancer. Please visit the web site for the Ulman Cancer Fund to read more about their mission and how you can help change the lives of Young Adults with Cancer. http://www.ulmanfund.org/

Concept Statement
“Tree of Life”

An ever-present source of hope, life, design and natural inspiration, the theme of my chair is founded in the tree. I have looked to nature for a source of inspiration. Trees have the ability to grow under the harshest of conditions—from infertile soils to lack of water—not just when circumstances are optimal. They provide us with seemingly endless resources, from oxygenating our air and removing pollutants to paper and wood.

The cradle to cradle motif is also present as we consider the intertwined life cycle of a tree and chair. Just like the reference back to the fundamental material used in the chair, I added cradle to cradle fabrics made from corn to further draw out this representation.

Nature and trees are all around us, protecting and respecting our resources is our greatest hope for the future.