Holiday Party 2008

Our annual holiday party was the held in this beautiful mid-century modern home, designed by Dennis Blair. The post and beam, glass-walled home was saved and preserved by being purchased recently by CBB members John McCarthy and Dave Eggert. Dennis Blair apprenticed with Frank Lloyd Wright, and worked on the Guggenheim Museum model. In the early 1950's he was recognized as an "architect to watch" by Architectural Record magazine.

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Original information on the home by Dennis Blair

The home as it stands today

The stunning home is located next to a nature preserve

Twilight sets in on the cozy home in the woods

CBB members parked off site and were chauffeured to the door by a black stretch limo

CBB volunteer Sandy Reese welcomes guests to the party

Members wore their coolest mid-century outfits

CBB president Joe Kunkel points out some of the great features of the entry foyer to Dan and Jill Obermaier

Joe Kunkel, Joan Gand, and Phillip Ross in front of the sumptuous pot-luck spread

All the food was made by CBB members

A picturesque dish of deviled eggs

Mmmmm.....looks devilishly delicious!

This wins the award for best presentation!

Mmmmmm....Cheeze Whiz and Ritz - very retro

Craig Dukerschein and his musical tie

Gorgeous gals and gowns

The 60’s meets the 50’s

Architect Dennis Blair reflected in his architecture

Our wonderful bar-tender made it a jolly good time

Gathering on the Knoll sofa and Mies table

Will, Joan, Joe and Gary

Is it Mad Men, or is it Mike Zenor?

The homeowners with Dennis Blair’s son Alan

Joan and John

The homeowners John and Dave

Sandy Reese and Will Wiegler looking wild

Kristin McKinsey in her fabulous pants

Gary Gand and Dennis Blair

Sandy with a grasshopper - the drink of the evening

Jenny Graham and Adan Araiza

A delicious salmon, pesto and cheese terrine

Frania Ross is color-coordinated to her drink!

Frania Ross and Dan Obermaier

Detail of the front door and entry

The Seidlers, hosts of last year’s holiday party enjoyed being the guests this time

Fellow architects talking shop

Dennis Blair and Sharon DeLaCruz looking festive

Allen Porter, founding member and designer of the CBB logo, strutting his stuff

Kristan McKinsey and Bennett Johnson

Joan’s vintage 60’s dress came from her mother’s closet

Too many martini’s?????