In just a few weeks, we're partnering up with our friends at Creative Candles and Factory Direct Craft for another super fun workshop and cocktail party at the Factory in Kansas City. This time we're going to be etching hurricanes with everyone's monograms for a look that's personal and chic.
We all know how much I love peony pink, but swap out the candle and base for a different pairing altogether, and the same hurricane takes on a totally different life.
What a great way to use all those single or double plates at tag sales, thrift shops and flea markets, no? Paired with a pretty antique plate and a hand-poured pillar from Creative Candles, I think these hurricanes look super expensive. Versatile too. Put them on a fireplace mantle, a dining table, a sideboard or even by the tub in the bathroom. When the candle burns down, simply pick another, pair it with a pretty plate, and you're good to go! This last one with the octagon plate feels very Chinoiserie chicβvery modern mogul in the city.
The event is Saturday, March 20 from 2-4 pm at Creative Candles. Price of admission is $75 per person (half for bloggers) with plenty of wine and cheese on hand to get the creative juices flowing! Plus, 10% of ticket sales goes to DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). We're in town all that week for another DIFFA event at Halls Plaza, but more on that later. For details on the candle workshop, click here. And for reservations, e-mail Pam at Creative Candles (pam@creativecandles.com) or call 816.474.9711 ext. 205. See you in Kansas City, everyone!
ooh, love the look of these!
marcie
How beautiful! What a great idea.
Sounds like such creative fun…too bad it’s not near the tri-state NY area…hint hint.
Sounds like a fun workshop. I like the idea of using these by the tub. Especially love the last image.
ooh- sounds like such a great event!!
Who took the pics? Perfection. Love the bunnies,colors, oh, & etchings too!
You reminded me of a hurricane glass I have with our family lake house painted on it. (By a girlfriend nooooooot me) I must post it soon.
Know your workshop will be fun. After experiencing your Richmond, VA wonderfullness.
Garden & Be Well, XO Tara
Like I say every time….why do I live so far away?!? Be sure to tweet lots so I can see all the fun things you create too π
This sounds like such fun! And ever since the bloomingdales window (my introduction to the super tall dripless candles), I’m slightly obsessed! Should be a great event! Marija
love these! i wish i lived close by because i would love to come! have fun!
What a fun workshop! I just love a monogram…on anything…Wish I lived in Kansas City!
I love hurricanes, well those kind anyway!
My neighbor filled a glass hurricane with rocks and a candle- from a recent trip to Maine and gave them as souvenirs, I use it in summer on the patio.
pve
love the monograms! wish I lived close enough to go to the event!
I love these and would adore attending the workshop. Problem? I live in Atlanta! Grrr! xoox, p
What a great idea! I wish you could do a similar workshop in the New York area! Double hint! But you may have to rent out the Javits Center will all the attendees who would want to sign up! LOL
I’m so sad I won’t be able to attend your workshop but am so glad I read your post! I’ve been storing my dish soap in a glass chemistry lab bottle. I was wondering about the whole ‘glass etching’ thing. I think I’ll check it out on this side of the pond. Thanks for the inspiration.
I can’t wait to attend. This will look soooooo great in my house. You are such an inspiration.
We are so very excited to host you at the 3rd Creative Candles workshop. Pillars are poured and ready to be inserted into the personalized hurricanes inspired by team Eddie Ross. Reservations are already lining up so I am sure this will be a sell out as well as those events of the past. Kansas City awaits your return with open arm hospitality. I am sure you are going to delight attendees with all you talent. Fun will be had by all.
Love this idea! Hope you show a tutorial on your blog. I have two hurricanes that would make great candidates for etching a monogram. I love peony pink with colbalt blue and white, I think it makes the prettiest combination. Loved the second fabric choice from Calico with the blue transferware, It looked so elegant!! xoxo Kathysue
You’ve managed to get someone to say, “wish I lived in Kansas City”–and that is a feat.
I love these — what a wonderful party favor they would make!! I wish you could do a seminar out west!
great idea! love the monogram.
xo,
cristin
These are fabulous! Hope you head to the NE sometime =)
i love this idea. and how cute! I have lots of single plates, and can’t wait to try it out. thanks for the inspiration, your blog always makes me smile. you are truly an inspiration. thank you for that!
What?!?! I love it!!! Want you and Jaithan here to do this project – it would be such fun. Few things could be prettier than a sunset beach dinner with plenty of wine and a beautifully set table sparkling with these custom etched hurricanes…
Geez! I love these. On my Tuesday Tip post today, I showed run of the mill glass storage jars used for my breakfast bar….etching them would really be a fantastic addition! And, I’ve also got hurricanes!!! Be sure to give us one of your fab “How To’s”.
gotta love those bunnies!!
Those are so beautiul, I am not wanting to live in KC, but I definitely want to partay with you guys:(
Have fun!
Love this idea!!
You are a creative genius my friend.
Love the monogram!! How do I do it?
Need tutorial…..please π
~xo
Love! Love! Love!
Gorgeous Eddie, I love this idea, stunning for a tablescape!
Karena
Art by Karena
Wish I could attend! I’d love to learn how to etch, then go wild with monogrammed drinking glasses, wine glasses, mirrors….what a great gift idea too, for housewarming or hostess gift!
Eddie, I wish you and Jaithan could just clone yourselves to be in more places at once! xo
I’m so thankful that you’ll be returning to KC! I’m a supporter of DIFFA and am very much looking forward to the Halls event. I’m going to try to attend the Creative Candle workshop too. I love anything monogrammed:)
Oooh love the monograms! Fantastic idea π
great idea. thanks
I love the look of the etched hurricane. You guys are going to have so much fun in KC. I do hope you’ll show us how you did this after you return from the trip. These can be used so many fabulous ways!
xo,
Jennifer
We are so excited to have worked with you. What a great way of using those mismatched but loved plates. We can’t wait to see the results from the workshop!
I have been wanting to try etching, but every article I found offered horribly tacky options…thank you for providing me with something I actually WANT to etch and display! If anyone wants an idea of what to do with old candles check out http://grubbygirls.wordpress.com/2010/02/23/tip-of-the-day-re-use-old-candles/
I wish I could go to that workshop but the next best thing would be if you posted a how to when you get back! I love the idea. I also think you should do a workshop/flea market trip in South Florida somewhere. You two need a tropical vacation.
Dear Eddie and Jaithan, I cannot thank you enough. I will definitely be your guest at the event!! Can’t wait to see you in KC The Creative candle workshop will be so fun!! Keep me posted on the latest re your Kansas city Events! I will RSVP to Pam.
Best wishes always,
Karena
Art by Karena
Absolutely LOVE these! Wish I knew you before I got married. These would have been perfect!
Amy
Charleston , SC!!!! You two are wonderful:)
Hello Eddie,
These candle holders are just fabulous!
~ Gabriela ~