d’Lish Urban Kitchen hosts “Garden Party Fashion Show”

By Mathew White

EDMONTON — It may be two months late, but it looks like summer has finally arrived.  To celebrate, 124 Street has officially declared August “In Bloom.”  Joining in the festivities, d’Lish Urban Kitchen and Wine Bar (10418-124 St.) hosted the “Garden Party Fashion Show” to a small crowd Saturday afternoon.

“We just wanted to do something fun with people on the Avenue and get everyone together,” said Kirsta Franke, marketing maven at d’Lish.

“It’s a community so let’s pull together and show people that we’re supporting one another because we really are.”

While d’Lish was hosting the fashion show – showcasing summer and garden trends – next door the Daffodil Gallery was entertaining guests with refreshments and amazing paintings.

Those who chose to sit outside and enjoy the sun were treated to the musical stylings of “Evan the Hat” – a local pianist.

All the proceeds of the day, including the money made from auctioning a fresh painting by Karen Bishop from the Daffodil Gallery, is going to the Lois Hole Healing Garden Centre.

Franke said the choice for the donation was kind of a no-brainer, considering the theme of the event.

In addition to d’Lish and the Daffodil Gallery being involved, the models’ clothing was provided by Tread Hill, Sole Revival provided the shoes and the hats were from Headcase Hats.  The Arts of Macaroons also donated some macaroons.