Knopf. ‘Mimsy’ was the world renowned, number one hostess of Hollywood and author of several best selling cookbooks. The Knopf ‘design gene’ was passed on to founder Kristina Knopf while she often assisted her Grandmother with cooking, decorating, and entertaining marvelous, grandiose occasions as a child. I was born in 1976 into the Knopf family. Entertainment was never a job for us. It was a lov
e and an art. I can remember the great parties and lavish events that my grandmother Mildred O. Knopf and Grandfather Edwin H. Knopf. A movie producer for the MGM studios and Brother of Alfred S. Knopf the Publisher. Would have at their private estate. To this day the fresh smell of the English, tea roses and jasmine flowers that were in their gardens still come across my nose. I remember the first time I fell in love with the art of a party. I was five. I was in the kitchen watching my Grandma Mildred and staff prepare the gourmet foods. There was laughter and joy filling the kitchen. As the years went by I would follow and assist Grandma Mildred everywhere as she prepared for a party. My favorite sight was the beautiful China, crystals, elegant lace, sliver, and flower arrangements that had been specially chosen with love. Finally, I would watch as the guests arrived to the party. I could see the overwhelming joy that Mildred had brought to them. My desire is to bring the same joy, laughter, beauty, and hospitality to my clients and guests all over the world.
