2008 Garden Tour Event

Yesterday, with the intense summer sun I could only think about lolling about on the loggia at the Virgina Robinson Estate. The loggia with the greens and blues of the delphinium covered balustrade, created by Lucas Design Group for the annual Garden Tour event, was a cool oasis in the sizzling heat. Unfortunately, I couldn't loll about because I spent the day on the rose garden patio. Luckily, every now and then I got to duck into the pool pavilion with luscious floral designs by the Bel Air, Brentwood and Beverly Hills Garden Clubs.

The annual Garden Tour event was...as always... a huge success due to the hard work of the Friends of Robinson Gardens Board and members.

With special congratulations to President Deborah Shaw, Benefit Chair Leslie Kavanaugh, Garden Tour Chairs Angela Movassaghi and Leslie Kavanaugh, Patron Gala Chairs Dani Lancer and Ricky Ring, Benefit Committee Garden Chairs Laura Alpert and Maralee Beck.

Thanks also go to Ellen Lipson and Cindy Fields who made working outside in the heat not just bearable but fun, Kim Gregory of Christofle Beverly Hills who donated the Spirit of Beverly Hills Award and showcased the most incredible sterling silver and Marcella Ruble who took such great photos including the one above.