Micky Roof has been a jewelry designer since 1972, specializing in custom designed, one-of-a-kind creations for a discriminating clientele who seek jewelry that makes a unique, personal statement. During this time, Ms. Roof has grown from a one-person studio to a shop of ten; her atelier is located on the Cayuga Lake Waterfront in Ithaca, New York.
Ms. Roof's trademark is her innate ability to go beyond the boundaries of conventional design into areas that reflect natural elements, using only extraordinary gems and precious materials to express these themes. Ms. Roof's work has been shown in several important galleries in the United States, and is collected by clients nationally and internationally.

In addition to her own creative self-expression, Ms. Roof is dedicated to educating the public about the importance of public support for the arts in our communities. A founding member of the Greater Ithaca Art Trail, she has sat on the board of the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and a committee for the Tompkins County Board of Representatives for the Cultural Tourism Alliance. She is also a member of Rotary International.

ARTIST’S STATEMENT
"The inspiration for my current body of work came to me as I stepped out my front door one fall afternoon. I have two majestic old white birch trees, which in this area of New York State are a real treasure.

"I was looking at the texture of their limbs and the fantastic colors of fall, and wondered how I could translate this into a piece of jewelry. This inspiration soon found me rendering the delicate textures of birch twigs and sticks in precious metals. As I am also an avid collector of opals, I chose to put these two passions together — combining the stick shapes with the brilliant and varied colors of opals. The result is the Twig Collection. This body of work seems to have no end, like nature itself. This is the kind of design that I have been searching for for many years. There is no language barrier, nor cultural barrier. It is an expression that all human beings can recognize."

DEDICATION TO QUALITY
Uncompromising quality (reflected in the materials she uses, and in the execution of her craft itself) is a consistent characteristic of Ms. Roof's creations. "You can absolutely find less-expensive jewelry," she says, "and I wouldn't suggest otherwise. But, it's very unlikely that you'll find this level of quality in a lower price range. Superior quality has always been extremely important to me, and to my art...and in that context, our prices are absolutely realistic. For the consumer, the selection process depends upon knowing what's out there—knowing the difference—and having a good sense of what will make you happy. "I've long avoided the 'trends' of mass-merchandised jewelry," she adds. "The pieces in my collections remain wearable, rather than ending up in a jewelry box for years on end once they've outlived their popularity."

BACKGROUND
Ms. Roof was introduced to the art of jewelry making by her high school art teacher, Edward Hoops, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. She earned a B.S. in Art Education from Mansfield State College in Mansfield, Pennsylvania, where she majored in jewelry design and fabrication; she took workshops with Stanley Lecthin from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, trained at the Cheltenham Art Center in Philadelphia, and studied hollowware construction with Hans Christianson of the Rochester Institute of Technology.

THE JEWELBOX
Ms. Roof opened her own custom studio in 1976, and her first retail shop in Sayre, Pennsylvania in 1980. She launched her first large retail operation, "Micky Roof Jewelers" (including a full-service shop and a staff of goldsmiths), in Ithaca, New York in 1985; a second Ithaca retail operation, The Jewelbox, debuted in 2005.

Consolidating these enterprises in 2006, Micky now centers the company's retail activities at The Jewelbox (with administrative offices, and additional goldsmiths, nearby). Here she specializes in GIA-certified diamonds and carries the finest collection of precious and semi-precious stones, and unique gems and minerals, in New York State's Finger Lakes region. A full-service jewelry shop catering to both a regional and an Internet-based clientele, The Jewelbox showcases Ms. Roof's own one-of-a-kind jewelry creations alongside the works of other contemporary jewelry artists from around the world ...and provides a broad spectrum of custom jewelry design and repair services.
 

Located in the newly transformed historic Ithaca Shopping Plaza, the Ithaca Flower Shop has been serving Ithaca and the surrounding area for over 30 years. Owner Doug Gumaer is a 1986 graduate of Cornell University with a degree in Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture. Doug, his wife Pat, and their talented staff, have helped transform Ithaca Flower Shop into a place to lift one’s spirit and enliven the senses with beauty, fragrance, texture, melody and… chocolate. Visitors experience more than just stellar customer service, as there are numerous unique collections from local and international artists, inspired by classic elegance, casual chic, and a touch of whimsy. The Ithaca Flower Shop is committed to having the largest, most unusual variety of fresh flowers available from around the world, arriving daily.

Additional products and services include:

• Extensive inventory of fresh flowers
• Cutting-edge, contemporary and traditional floral arrangements
• Creative memorial tributes
• Stunning wedding design
• Special events consulting
• Lush plants and European/dish gardens
• Fruit and Gourmet baskets
• Specialty gift baskets
• Balloon decorating
• Kathy Ireland candles
• Domestic and international art glass studios
• Several local note card artists
• Locally made exotic wood pens, bottle stoppers, toys and more
• Richly grained, hand carved olivewood candlesticks, pendants and more
• Braided Jute and woven cotton rugs, table runners and placemats
• Many other unique home and garden accessories
• Scrumptious truffles, Ithaca’s Gorges organic chocolates and giant hand-dipped chocolate fortune cookies.
• Lions and tigers and bears and more!

Robert Kaussner is an award-winning, creative, seasoned, and passionate photographic artist whose work is frequently featured in several top national and international publications, including Sposa Magazine, Wedding Style, Modern Bride, Catering Magazine, the Toronto Globe and Mail, the New York Times (to name a few). Robert’s institutional and corporate clients currently include the Franziska Racker Center, Merril Lynch, Cornell University, and Marietta Corp.

Robert and his talented associate Lauren Youngs specialize in fine-art wedding-photo journalism, and are regularly commissioned by discerning couples regionally and nationally for their distinctive signature style.

Robert originally studied Professional Photography at the Rochester Institute of Technology. After graduating from RIT, Robert assisted three of America’s top photographers to include conceptual advertising & fine-art photography wizard Scott Morgan of Los Angeles (in Scott’s Santa Fe studio), commercial photography great Dean Collins of San Diego, and wedding photography giant David Ziser of Cincinnati. Robert also has spent extensive time training with Denis Reggie of Atlanta, considered to be the founding father of wedding photojournalism (along with many others). Robert is also a former Kodak Professional Imaging Technical Sales Representative, and is a member of the American Society of Media Photographers.

Additionally, for five years Robert passionately produced and presented a wide range of photographic seminars for Eastman Kodak Company, and presented them in approximately 60 cities per year, worldwide. Robert’s diverse photographic background, affinity for people, and diverse understanding of art and photography make him particularly well suited to his chosen profession of wedding photo journalism. Robert also currently operates his own successful photography studio based in Ithaca, New York, and photographs approximately thirty weddings per year throughout New York State and nationally (in addition to his ongoing editorial, fine-art, and annual report assignments).

Robert’s photographic style is predominantly photo journalistic and very natural, with primary emphasis on telling one’s wedding day story as creatively, respectfully, and unobtrusively as possible (a beautiful collection of sensitively captured, decisive moments). Robert understands that no two weddings or clients are exactly alike, and is always careful to customize his approach to the unique requirements of every client he has the honor of serving.

Transformations Hair and Body, a premier full-service salon and day spa, has been serving the Ithaca community since 1993. Owner Debbie Doolittle and her talented staff strive to provide the best total body rejuvenation and hair along with superior customer service and quality salon products.

Transformations Hair and Body is driven by the principle that guests deserve to be pampered with friendly smiles, complimentary refreshments, and a wide array of services. The menu of services include massage, custom facials, manicures, pedicures, makeup, hair removal, and especially a full line of hair enhancement opportunities.

Transformations recently moved to a larger and brighter location in the Ithaca Shopping Plaza on Elmira Road
 

Savor the flavors with catered gourmet for everyday!
The Wellness Gourmet is a small, Ithaca-based catering service that prepares delicious, healthy food to be enjoyed everyday. Whether it’s a large celebration, a cocktail party for friends, a birthday brunch, or just a dinner for you and your family, the Wellness Gourmet makes it healthy, delicious, and good for you!

The Wellness Gourmet uses organic produce from local markets and co-ops to create a sensational mix of traditional and innovative foods, and it’s always presented with a stylish flair.

Arthur Birnbaum, founder of the Wellness Gourmet, has been cooking for the fraternities and sororities of Cornell University, as well as for people with dietary limitations, for over 15 years. His catering expertise includes specializing cuisine to meet specific dietary needs. His goal is to make food taste (and look) not just good, but great!
 

Arthur Birnbaum - The Wellness Gourmet
105 E. Marshall St.  Ithaca, NY 14850
607-277-3455

Flourish Design is a graphic design studio located in downtown Ithaca. Catering to a wide variety of clients-- ranging from small boutiques and businesses to Cornell University-- Flourish Design creates unique, customized graphics that help to set clients apart from their counterparts. Jacqueline Cote-Sherman, owner and designer of Flourish Design, truly enjoys the opportunity to apply her design skills to creating beautiful stationery sets for weddings and other special occasions. The concept of branding, when applied to a wedding, creates a truly unified and elegant look that sets the tone of a sophisticated and unique wedding. To see beautiful examples of complete wedding sets, please make an appointment to visit Flourish Design.