Memories from Brian Mee

In a message dated 7/28/2007 10:18:44 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, MStanislaw21 writes:

Dear MaryAnne,

Here is a little something for the blog on how I met and came to know Connie.

It was in 1967 that I first had the pleasure of meeting Connie in her well known antique shop "Monogram". Her daughter Joanna and son-in-law Barrie Cross with whom I had worked with in New Zealand, introduced us.

Connie was an authority on SE Asia Antiques and Paintings and very well known to the Museums and Art galleries throughout the world. Her shop and Thai House were a testament to her good taste with exquisite pieces artfully arranged.

She was a truly gracious hostess and her parties at the Thai house were legendary and the setting quite breathtakingly beautiful. Guests often included Royalty, Movie Stars, Ambassadors, Government officials, world business leaders and people from all walks of life. Everyone was made to feel welcome and comfortable. This was not an easy task with such a diverse collection of people, but Connie had the extraordinary ability of making everyone feel completely at ease.

She possessed many qualities: generosity, kindness thoughtfulness, friendliness. She was a most remarkable Lady in every sense of the word, a Lady who treated me like her adopted son, which I cherished. It was a great privilege to have known her.

As you will realize on reading Maryanne's (her talented granddaughter) book on her life, Connie was quite a gal!!

Brian Mee
Her unofficial second son.


Dear Brian,

Thank you so much for your lovely note about Connie. We did have a great time with Connie.

Keep well,
MaryAnne

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