Going West

Ours weren’t the only events to hit Kansas City last week. Try nine inches of snow, the messy kind that comes down fast and melts even faster. Still, Jaithan and I leave happy as can be. Our table for DIFFA is up, a spring-inspired vision of blue and white and a sparkling tribute to twenty years of Dining By Design.

The damask linen for the tablecloth comes courtesy of our friends at Calico Corners (pattern Surat in color Porcelain), but more on that later. Our table will be at Halls Plaza, front and center in the jewelry rotunda for a month, so if you’re in town, definitely check it out. The other event we did brought together the crafty types among us for an afternoon workshop and cocktail party, sponsored by our friends at Creative Candles and Factory Direct Craft. Thanks to them, thirty readers, like Becky from Prairie Village, went home happy, toting hand blown hurricanes, etched with their monograms. 

Plenty more pictures of both events to come, I promise, just as soon as we catch our breaths. At the moment, however, we’re 30,000 feet in the air, somewhere over Colorado I think, bound for California and the whirlwind of WestWeek, LA’s biggest design event of the year.

Originally, we'd been planning to return to New York after Kansas City. Then our friend Terri with La Dolfina and her husband Chris extended a glorious invite to their place in Palm Springs, so before we head out to the desert, we’re hitting up WestWeek and its slew of seminars, book signings and parties. Most of them will be at the Pacific Design Center and are open to the public!

On Wednesday at 11 a.m., there’s a panel discussion that Margaret Russell from ELLE DECOR is moderating, which includes our friend Patricia from Mrs. Blandings, so we’ll definitely show our support for that. Did you happen to catch the recap of the Big Window Challenge we won (thanks to you) in this month's issue?

I love that we share space on the page with one of our closest friends in the business, artist and antiques dealer Deborah Buck, owner of the enchanting Buck House, now at its new location on Madison and 93rd in New York.

Here we are at the Big Window Challenge party at Furniture on 5 with Margaret and Deborah, along with Matthew Talomie, Advertising Director of ELLE DECOR.

And here we are at an intimate celebration dinner that Margaret hosted, together with Deborah, Matthew, Patricia and good friends Lauren and Dave from Pure Style Home.

So bear with us, everyone! There’s plenty of inspiration and eye candy to come, and in the meantime, follow me on Twitter for all the insider reporting from WestWeek…

Comments

[ralphie]

Hi Eddie somehow I missed this post but it looks as though you were having great fun. A lot great design going on too! Ciao.

[Pamela Rumble]

I LOVE the table that you did for the DIFFA
event!!! Truly SO outstanding! Thanks, Pamela

[Pam McDonald]

Becky looks so proud and happy with her monogrammed hurricane. I LOVE it! I can't wait to see more pictures. Wishing you safe travels.

Pam

[Sally]

Love the fabric! However, the link doesnt pull up the fabric. And, a quick search on their website doesnt either. Any help tracking it down?

[Suzanne]

It was a honor to see you both TWICE last week! It made my week, more than you could ever know. Enjoy the California sunshine. Please come back to KC again soon! We love you guys here:)

[debra phillips]

whew what a schedule! i enjoy living vicariously via your jetsetting and design events. congrats on all your accomplishments and many thanks for the endless inspiration.
debra
xxo

[Therese Long]

Counting down the days!!!!
I'm forcing pool time and Summer Hummers on the two of you :)
XOX
C&T

[Karena]

It was such a great time this week and so much fun. Have a great time in Southern Cal, wish I were there!!

Karena
Art by Karena

[lynne@lynnesgiftsfromtheheart]

I cannot believe I missed you again while in Kansas City... you certainly don't stay put very long...lol.. enjoy Palm Springs. It's a beautiful area... hugs ~lynne~

[Punctuation Mark]

Travel safely and enjoy because it looks like a lot of fun!

[hamptontones]

You fellas never sit still! Love seeing what you are up to...enjoy!

[Carol Harris]

I not only voted for you every single day but bought your mag which I love. I would be honored if you would consider following my blog. I am a home stager and love design.
thanks, Carol

[cristin @ simplified bee]

You are so busy! Happy, safe travels.

xo,
cristin

[kathysue]

Eddie and Jaithan, You are truly the jet-setters. Palm springs will be so much fun for you all. Enjoy the nice warm air. Miss you guys, Kathysue

[patricia]

Safe travels to you both! I am looking forward to my Easter table and plan to use my Royal Copenhagen blue and white china (now that I see your fabulous setting!)
pve

[HollyGoesLightly]

Lucky you -- LaD is the best. And Palm Springs consignment shops have the most amazing pieces -- things you just don't see anywhere else.

Color me jealous.

[Michelle (Three Men and a Lady)]

Hey Eddie, I do love your Etsy store but I think it's time you opened your own physical store front.

[Patti Davis]

You all are too fabulous! Love hearing about all your jetsetting! oxxo, Patti

[Mrs. Blandings]

Luckiest girl ever that I get to see you again this week.

[Victoria @ DesignTies]

I'm loving the damask linen table cloth... I'll definitely be back to hear more about it! And of course your place setting is stunning in its various shades of blue balanced with white, clear glass and silver. FAB!

Enjoy your jet-setting!
Victoria @ DesignTies

[A Perfect Gray]

Know you will have a wonderful time with Terri, she is a peach....we want plenty of photos...!