There's no second guessing which chair is in charge when this regal honey is in the room! Tall, sleek, majestic with just a touch of sweetness sits Queen Bee, donated and designed by Culver community's creative Seana Badalich.
Ms. Badalich shares, "I guess the Queen Bee chair evolved from first hearing about the auction a couple months ago, then seeing the $15 chair in a Plymouth second-hand shop while looking for something to refinish and re-purpose as a bedside table. I then completely copied the idea for the seat after noticing my favorite pillow was on sale on the Ballard Design site. I couldn't draw or copy the Ballard's actual bee so I had to freehand something similar. I didn't even think to take a photo of the chair before I refinished it, but I can tell you it was seriously ugly! It was dark, dirty and brown with a ratty, burgundy faux-leather seat covering, but still with an oddly regal presence." And no one can dispute the renewed regal presence that Ms. Badalich was able to restore!
Besides re-creating chairs, Ms. Badalich also enjoys painting an assortment of furniture pieces as well as scrapbooking. She admits that her number one creative challenge is, "finding more than twenty minutes to do something not connected to taking care of someone." Wise words spoken from a Queen Bee herself!
Thank you for sharing your creative talents Ms. Badalich! We look forward to meeting and greeting with you during the Gala. Anyone is welcome to attend this evening of live music, live auctioning along with food and drinks fit for a "queen."
To reserve your space, email us to purchase your ticket. Tickets are $20 and include a wine selection and an assortment of food during the wine reception preview from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The live auction begins at 8:00, along with a full cash bar for the remainder of the evening. Be prepared to enjoy this not-to-be-missed inaugural event!
Thanks for the interest in the chair! It is very flattering! I hope it brings in some cash.
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