Local Businesses Team Up For Food, Wine and Interior Design Seminar

“The Paint Diva of NJ” will be hosting a Food, Wine and Interior Design seminar titled “Spring Bling! A Diva's Night Out” at the Connection for Women and Families in Summit on Friday, March 30 at 7 p.m.

Cindy Gelormini, dubbed “The Paint Diva” by a customer, used the name for her website and YouTube video channel. She is a Decorating, Staging and Color Consultant on her own, and works at in New Providence.

Formerly a mural and faux finish artist, she has been helping choose paint colors at McGrath's for the past 5 years. She has helped to turn thousands of overwhelmed customers into happy homeowners.

After hosting a very successful seminar for the holidays back in November, which aired on TV 35, she will now host another seminar to bring in Spring with a few new presentors.

Segments can be seen on her YouTube channel DivaTV, and on her website ThePaintDivaNJ.com. This time, the seminar will not just be for women only, but men are invited to come as well.

will do a cooking demonstration of an Italian main dish and a dessert. Paolo Vieira has years of experience as a chef and caterer, and recently opened up a new facility on South Street in New Providence. Everything is made fresh, including his pastas and cheeses. He and his wife Paula will present and give out food samples.

Anyone who has shopped at will know David Wagner and how knowledgeable he is about his wines. He will speak and do a tasting of wines to compliment the food samples.

Mary LaVecchia and Virginia Liberato from in New Providence will be returning to talk about the latest trends in Interior Design and Wallcoverings, including some made from seashells and other surprises.

Cindy will be presenting a PowerPoint presentation by Benjamin Moore on the brand new color line being introduced by Benjamin Moore called “Color Stories”. In addition to samples, there will gifts, give-aways and surprises to ensure a fun night out for adults. 

This event will be videotaped for local cable TV. Proceeds will go toward programs at The Connection for Women and Families, located at 79 Maple St. in Summit.

The fee for this event is $30, which will be collected at the door. Seats are limited so please RSVP to Cindy by email. 

For questions and information, and to RSVP, please don't call the Connection. Instead, email Cindy at Cindy@ThePaintDivaNJ.com.