Ross and I were very privileged to receive an invitation to the Lord Mayors NYE party at the Opera House this year. I have to say it was one of the most surreal and beautiful nights of my life, and we loved every minute of it. One of the many aspects that made it so special was that it was produced by Marc Newson, such an inspiring force in the world of design.
As we arrived, we were all given a gift of a thought bubble dream pendant, which of course I will have to try to engrave (looks rock hard steel though, so may just paint on it). We are about to go on summer holiday, but when I get time I'll add my inscription ideas- I've been asking people for their word of 2012. As with the symbols Marc screened on the bridge(also a great symbol), the key things in life can be represented with simple words and shapes. Of course, being M Newson, the symbols were more elegantly presented than usual.
I could write so much about the evening- we met some gorgeous, inspiring people. Clover Moore and her team had invited a wonderfully diverse group of people with many different perspectives, so it wasn't just the bourgeoisie. Ross has written a little about his perspective
here . We both feel that 2012 will be a year of transformation. Ross actually did an interview on the subject the next morning on Radio National (and conducted himself superbly considering we had been out all night).
Happy New Year! Love to know your magic words for 2012 on here or
Facebook too.
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| Marc Newson waiting with his daughter for the fireworks to start |
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| they begin.. |
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| I was taking in the decorations, so I've only now seen that this picture includes a gorgeous Monica Barone and Marc N. peering out at the arriving guests in the entrance. |
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| Heading out ( some of these are slightly out of order) |
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| This girl was a portrait of grace all evening |
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| David Campbell totally rocked it just before midnight |
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| This reminds me of a 1920's Erte drawing |
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| My symbol ! Awesome |
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| Sailing into a new era |
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