Spring is in bloom, everyone, so let's celebrate! Attention New York-area bloggers (and readers too!): This Saturday the 24th at 12 pm, join me for Color & Candlelight, a dazzling afternoon of beauty and inspiration at Gracious Home in Chelsea, sponsored by Creative Candles. The event is free and open to the public! Simply RSVP here, and make sure you specify press, bloggers, because there's a special champagne reception at 11:30, just for you, together with the editors of your favorite magazines! Now, to entice you even more, here's a taste of what's to come, starting with the spread we're doing. First, take your pick of gourmet tea sandwiches: classic cucumber, Comstock bacon and cream cheese, herbed egg salad and, my personal favorite, sesame-crusted chicken salad.
Add a glass of bubbly or chilled Sauvignon Blanc, then mix and mingle with the downtown crowd.
And for the finish? Decadent cupcakes from Magnolia, my favorite bakery in the city!
Champagne in hand, we'll start the show! The topic on hand: Simple and beautiful ways of adding color to your home with candles. From the foyer to the backyard, formal dinner parties to casual get-togethers, I have plenty of eye candy in my collection to inspire your creativity this season. To start, here's a table for an elegant summer dinner, combining muted blues and apple greens.
This story was about the centerpiece, so white candles were fine, but for real life, why not take a cue from nature and use votives in all the pretty colors of the flowers? That way, your eye travels from the centerpiece out, all the way to the cushions. For added drama, I'd layer in beautiful tapers in glass candlesticks, reflecting color and light around the table.
In decorating, too, I find so many missed opportunities for an easy and inexpensive way of adding color (and life!) to neutral rooms without the commitment of fabric and paint.
Love the pop color from the peonies on the sideboard, but why not carry it to the coffee table with a pair of tapers or even a single hurricane in a pretty shade of pink?
Speaking of, the hot pink candles I used for my window at Bloomingdale's brought another layer of color to the room, tying together the peonies on the side table with the pashmina on the sofa.
So I hope you've enjoyed a sampling of the color, candlelight, beauty and inspiration in store for you this Saturday at Gracious Home in Chelsea. I'm even setting a springtime table, front and center in the store, especially for the event. And just so we all get our beauty sleep, we're starting at noon with a special champagne reception for editors and bloggers at 11:30. RSVP here, and we'll see you Saturday!
Thanks for this info – I meant to email Jaithan about this when you first mentioned it, but I thought it might be full, etc. Looks like I will be seeing you a bunch this weekend… should be fun!
Thanks E + J!
The Gustavian living room is to die for! Oh it is truly my heart…and my livelihood. We have an almost identical chair featured on our website. It is by Ephraim Stahl and is spectacular. Hope you will check it out!
xo
Tricia – Avolli
Bacon…this blogger will be there!
pve
We are flying into NYC and coming straight to Gracious Home from LGA to be with you. Save us a glass of champagne and some wonderful nibbles as we would not have stopped for breakfast. Oh to begin the weekend with Eddie and Jaithan. See you Saturday! We CANNOT wait! pam and ken
Wish I could come, but I’ll be in Charleston for the weekend.
Have so much fun! xo.
Darn! Looking forwar to your next West Coast visit though! Have a fantastic time.:)
my pants are filled with poop. i am supersads i can’t be there. cuz i would eat the hell out of some magnolia cupcakes and down at least 1 bottle of bubbly by myself.
You are killing me with all this fabness…Magnolia (yum)! Too bad for me I can’t escape the burbs this weekend 🙁 the trials and tribulations of being a soccer mom…sigh.
Oh Eddie – how I wish Sydney was on the other side of the ocean!
Have a great event. I am sure it will be brilliant!
x Charlotta
Eddie, you had me at CUPCAKE! They look delicious. Wish I could join your party. Have a wonderful time!!!
Best regards,
Reynolds Still
http://www.reynoldsstill.blogspot.com
Wish we could come Saturday too; Sounds so fun; but will see you Sunday. Bring the champagne and cupcakes!
What a terrific event Eddie. Making new friends, learning new design ideas, a wee bit of bubbly and delicious tidbits. So much to love. Why am I in Houston? / :
Cheers ~
I see we all had cupcakes on the brain today! Champagne & Cupcakes – my most favorite combination, cross my heart! Sadly, we have Little League on Sat, but will be seeing you soon! xo, E
Let me tell everyone they; will have so much fun!! Eddie & Jaithan along with Creative Candles do a great event!!
Karena
Art by Karena
I’ve been contemplating a move out of my city and this makes me want to make my new location NY just so I can attend fabulous things like this.
You really have inspired me to keep an eye out for unexpected treasures in flea markets and thrift stores and take bigger changes with table settings and home decor. And my house (even though it’s just a rental) feels a whole lot more like home as a result.
I will be there in spirit.
xoxoxo
Beautiful post…Love it all… had Magnolia on Saturday!!!
xo Holly J
http://www.anobsessionwithstyle.blogspot.com
Ok that is simlpy cruel to show so many luscious things! Have fun!
HUNNNNNS- Little Anne and I are looking forward to seeing you at Gracious Home! xx
I love the Gustavian room and the peonies are the perfect accent! Stunning!
xx-Gina
DARN DARN DARN!…I so want to live in NY!!
I adore you sweetness. You and Jaithan keep up the good work, meanwhile I will be working on woo-ing you here to NC.
XOXO
Kindle
PS where the heck are the folks with your TV show offer?
It’ll be so much fun rest assured.
Lovely design and I like it. The colors, so perfect.
Deirdre G
Nice article! My mouth is watering for that sesame-crusted chicken sandwich. Can you share the recipe?
As for the living room, it looks contemporary but cozy and inviting at the same time. Very neat and organized!