PLEASE NOTE:  CHAIR TO BE PICKED UP AT THE MESIER HOMESTEAD; SHIPPING IS NOT AVAILABLE ON THIS ITEM.
 
Marian McEvoy is a distinguished figure in fashion journalism and interior design. Her career began in fashion journalism, where she served as the European editor for Women’s Wear Daily and W in Paris. During her 17-year tenure in Paris, McEvoy also contributed to publications such as the International Herald Tribune, French Vogue, and the Sunday Times of London. ​
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In the late 1980s, McEvoy returned to the United States to become the founding editor of Elle Décor, a role in which she significantly influenced interior design publishing. Her editorial vision later led her to the position of editor-in-chief at House Beautiful. 
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After moving to Wappingers Falls in 1997, McEvoy retired from the publishing world in 2002 to focus on personal creative endeavors, immersing herself in crafting, creating unique home décor items such as collages with pressed flowers, obelisks adorned with cork, and lampshades with whimsical drawings.  Her work reflects a deep appreciation for nature, natural forms and folk art.  
 
Artist description: Marian McEvoy has transformed a former Village of Wappingers Falls meeting room chair with her signature floral designs, featuring bright colors that contrast against black and white backgrounds. The seat showcases a decoupaged vignette made with felt, complementing the natural patterns on the chair's structure. Created by Marian McEvoy, 2025.
 
Buy this Silent Auction prize now, and it's yours!  It will removed from bidding at the event, but will be part of the event's artist display.  It is available for pick up beginning at 8:30pm on 6/13/25.  A 4% credit processing fee is added to the  Buy It Now price of $350 to cover our costs so that 100% of your purchase goes to support the Wappingers Historical Society and its mission. 
 
We will contact the purchaser to arrange pick up of this item (please note shipping is not available).  Thank you for your support and enjoy your prize!