A Charmed Life
To say Coreen Cordova is a colorful personality is an understatement. Her home, her design studio, her wardrobe, are all awash in brilliant hues that make you smile. Not surprisingly, she is also an Accidental Collector. Although some collectors find their passion and delve deeply in one area, there are others who find something fascinating in everything they see and touch. They’re explorers on a grand scale, often with multiple collections that reflect their grand curiosity. Coreen is an explorer extraordinaire. Before I show you her passion that became her profession, let’s peek inside...
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As New Yorker Susan Vitti watched the devastating attacks on the World Trade Center twin towers on September 11, she knew she had to do something, but what? She was only one person. Then inspiration struck. She contacted Entemann’s, the famous and favorite bakery of New Yorkers, and requested donations. Over the next nine months, Susan was personally responsible for the distribution of 14,000 boxes of donuts, bagels, cakes cookie and pies. In gratitude, the fireman began pinning their “collar brass” to her clothing as a small gesture of appreciation and thanks. Susan claims watching...
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To say Coreen Cordova is a colorful personality is an understatement. Her home, her design studio, her wardrobe, are all awash in brilliant hues that make you smile. Not surprisingly, she is also an Accidental Collector. Although some collectors find their passion and delve deeply in one area, there are others who find something fascinating in everything they see and touch. They’re explorers on a grand scale, often with multiple collections that reflect their grand curiosity. Coreen is an explorer extraordinaire. Before I show you her passion that became her profession, let’s peek inside...
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In 1968, a nine year old boy responded to an offer on a cereal box, and received an envelope containing luggage labels from around the world. Forty six years later, he still has that envelope and its contents. No one could have predicted, least of all that little boy, his interest in ephemera would one day mushroom into a business with clients around the globe. The young lad, Brad Parberry, grew up, and like his peers, pursued the traditional route to success, earning a degree in accounting, and an MBA in International Business, eventually working in finance for a major pharmaceutical...
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“I wasn’t a man with a plan” claims Jose, “it was all a happy accident.” I knew it! Another Accidental Collector. When I first met Jose over a decade ago, he was an international attorney for a high tech firm. Fluent in Spanish, French, English, Italian and more, he was adventuresome, engaging, energetic and fun. He was interested in everything, so it’s no surprise that he now spends his time in global business development and branding for companies worldwide. But back to his collection – you may be surprised to discover it’s teapots! In his own words: “I never planned to make a...
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