Center of Attention

Have you seen my cover of Woman's Day this month? 

It's definitely not the magazine it used to be, as editor in chief Elizabeth Mayhew, former style director of Real Simple, continues to make smart changes to update its look. The splatter paint pumpkins on the cover are part of a story I produced with six festive centerpieces that will last all season long! They're simple but sophisticated crafts that don't look crafty. This wreath, for example, is made from construction paper and wheat, then finished with gold beads.    

You can even tuck declarations of gratitude in each of the cones for Thanksgiving. 

The pine cone arrangement I made with a striped metallic fabric cut out into leaves with a pinking shears. 

The splatter paint pumpkins got the same solid gold treatment on the stems as they did in Lonny.   

Remember the Indian Corn Centerpiece I made last year? Here's a shimmery version in copper tied with a modern velvet ribbon. 

The pecan sphere I'd place on a mantle, a sideboard or even a foyer table as guests arrive for Thanksgiving. Swap out the color of the ribbon, and it's perfect for the holidays! 

Another centerpiece that looks great all season long is a grouping of birch logs dipped in gold, then drilled for candles.     

Back in a few days with all the behind the scenes!

Comments

[Carolyn Penning]

I tried to do the wreath! Check it out here!

http://thevirginiagailcollection.blogspot.com/

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

[glass table tops]

you are really masters

stunningly

so is it for selling? or for soul?:)

[El]

Amazing work as always Eddie. It never ceases to amaze me how much effort is involved in bringing it all together. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

[Debra]

Eddie this cover is so pretty and all of the beautiful festive thanksgiving decor and all the things that you can do to really make the holiday season different and very unique I love them all.

[Design Elements]

cover story! beautiful work!!!

[Sherry]

Eddie and Jaithan,
Very impressive work for Woman's Day. Love the gratitude wreath. Very elegant with natural materials. Completely love the rustic with the elegance it is captivating. Neutrals done in a pattern and in volume make such an impact. The splatter pumpkins also were fab, simple and elegant all rolled into one. Congrats on such great work. Always very inspiring to visit you.

Sherry

[amanda burdge]

As usual you have done a fantastic job! The gratitude wreath is my favorite in more ways than one!

[Fairfield House]

I am in awe and will attempt making some of these for my celebration. Thank you for sharing your creative genius!

[Evelyn Weiss]

Cover story! Another keeper!

xoxo
Evy

[julie]

love it all! you are good!

[Kat]

I will have to pick up a copy of WD, I haven't looked at one for years, but with all of this wonderful inspiration I can't wait to flip through the pages! I love that wreath!

I hope you both have a wonderful weekend!

Kat :)

[Marysol]

Every creation seems more striking than the last.
The only dilemma I face is not having enough time to replicate every one of them. Sigh.

[Wendy O]

You are so talented, Mr. Ross!
(Is it appropriate to call you "Mr. Ross" when I am clearly older than you?)

[seleta]

How is it that you amaze me more with each post + project? Love everything, including the new look of Woman's Day! I especially adore those gold dipped birch logs.

You your work are definitely worthy of being the center of attention.

xoxo

[Erika Ward]

I just saw it today while shopping! I may have to try the pumpkin tutorial...I'm so proud of all the awesome work you guys are doing! Rooting for you in ATL!

[Holly]

I have been looking EVERYWHERE for corn to do that centerpiece but can not find any! Where can I get my hands on some Thanksgiving awesomeness?

[Piper]

Gorgeous - wow! I've been trying to figure out what I wanted to have for centerpieces for thanksgiving - I'm thinking the painted pumpkins would be perfect - thanks for the idea!!!

[Amy R.]

I can appreciate the modern looking crafts. I never want anything to look "too" much like anything but "too fabulous" perhaps. Clever decor Eddie:)

xo,
Amy R.

[Deepali kalia']

Great! love your blog...how to partner on your blog?love to have my logo/website featured!thanks

[abby jenkins]

They are fortunate to have Elizabeth, she is uber talented!

Thanks for stopping by my blog, can't wait for you guys to stop by the house. Miss you!

[Julie]

Looks amazing..Yet again, another fabulous spread by Eddie Ross. So much inspiration for Thanksgiving..I can't stand it.

Best,
Julie
Shelter Interior Design

[robyn]

WD is looking FINE! AND the edition of an ER cover and article is icing on the cake! CONGRATULATIONS!

[Ludmila {creamylife.com}]

gorgeous! bravo, E+J! xo

[Fashionable Interiors]

Wow, I definitely overlooked this mag at my mom's house, but will be asking her for the latest copy today! Love what I see!

[emma@themarionhousebook]

Thanksgiving is already over in Canada but I can see how these ideas would translate well to Christmas. Looking forward to trying some of them out!

[victoria]

You rock! Love all these endless creativity! Will pick up some of the inspiration! Love the pumpkins!
xoxo V.

[Abby @ a delightful design]

These are genius. The wheat and paper wreath is stunning! great work!
abby

[Missy]

Hi Eddie...I was trying to figure out which thing I liked the best, but I think I just love them all. Wonderful ideas for crafts that look pricey, not crafty! LOVE it!
Thanks for stopping by My Cottage Charm and leaving a comment on my toile..that was such a wonderful find!
Hugs!

[Laura]

LOVE these crafts!! Can't wait to get my copy.

[sandy@oohlafroufrou]

Love the pecan sphere and the spattered pumpkins! Color coordinated and together, they could make a smashing buffet vignette. Thanks, Eddie, for stopping by the Ooh La Frou Frou blog and leaving the lovely comment. Best of luck to all you do ... we're watching! xo

[currentlychic.com]

Thanks for stopping by Currently Chic! What an honor. The cover for Women's Day is fab!! I happened to see it while standing in the check-out line before I knew it was yours and thought, "Hmmm... Women's Day is really stepping it up these days." Seriously! I really thought that!
Congratulations on a great job!
Stop back soon. I am always thrilled to hear from you all!
Warmly,
CC
http://currentlychic.com

[Danielle]

Gourdgeous ;) work! I really love how you use nature or re-furbished items in your designs!!!

[Maggie]

The wreath looks beautiful, Eddie. The geometric design looks radiant. I am interested in logo design and think it looks better than BP's solar 'sunburst' logo which reported cost £4.6 million GBP!

[Karena]

Eddie and Jaithan Wow it was so exciting to see this, very lovely!!

Come read a great interview , then enter my latest Giveaway!!

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

[Milk and Honey Home]

I saw this in the store the other day and loved it! Great job--you're so creative.

[Amy Clark]

I'm hosting Thanksgiving this year for the first time. Thanks for all the tabletop ideas!
xoxo-Amy
www.hauteinteriordesign.com

[My Notting Hill]

Love it all - my favorite is the wreath. Absolute genius!

[Mary]

Gorgeous!!!

[Colleen]

I am a woman of a certain age so Women's Day & I go way back, but had gotten away from reading it. Of course, now I am going to pick it up again the first chance I get. Thanks - there are so many great ideas in this post I will just say that I love them all.
With gratitude,
Colleen

[Nuha]

i love the way youve brought the outdoors in in such a stylish way!! I'd love it if you came to TN!!

[Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality]

Wow, Eddie, your ideas are always innovative and beautiful! Love every single one.

[Sara]

Wow, I really love that wreath! Its geometric but also organic with the wheat pieces. And I love that you can tuck notes on what you're thankful for into the cones!

[Jessica]

Eddie...you have talent to spare and then some!!! These are all so creative and fresh, the "gratitude wreath" just about made me cry it's such a beautiful idea. Can you imagine if having one at Thanksgiving was as traditional as turkey?? Just think what it would mean for families...I love it. I'll pick up a copy asap.

Bless you and your talented big heart!
xo J~

[Jen]

I used to buy Women's Day many many years ago. I will definitely pick up a copy on my next trip to the market. Looks so much better! It always had so many ads that it aggravated me!

[Carolina Con]

These are wonderful! I really liked the pine cone arrangement ... how is it that you can take everyday things and make them look so fabulous? I'm so inspired.

[Mona Thompson]

All fabulous ideas! Have a great weekend. Mona

[mb]

I think what you've done is lovely! I particularly like the wreath because its different yet familiar and most importantly welcoming. As always, well done! Thanks for the inspiration and have a happy weekend.

[Pam]

Picked up my copy at the market last evening! Love seeing you strut your stuff.

[irene]

I haven't purchased this magazine in years- looks like that is about to change. Such elegance!

[Bette]

Love the freshness of fall color and the wonder of the items used. It's great stuff. Great photos as well.

Bette

[Carrie Waller]

Terrific centerpieces! I love them all. I especially like the gratitude wreath. Didn't know Woman's Day was getting revamped, I'll have to check it out. Love your posts, isn't it awesome to create beauty on a daily basis:) You guys rock!!!

[Privet and Holly]

Yes, W-D most definitely
has an EDDIE vibe these
days : ) Love all of these
ideas and am looking forward
to seeing more. Thanks,
E&J! Have a wonderful weekend.
xx Suzanne

[Brandi]

Beautiful! I love all the touches of shimmer. Really updates everything, I think the candle holder is my favorite!

[Catherine]

Absolutely beautiful! Congrats on the cover.
And my fave is the wreath.

[Beth Leintz]

Wow- just added Woman's Day to my grocery list- love your take on plum as a Thanksgiving color!

[mariska meijers]

trendsetter....!

[Mary Anne Herring]

Hi Eddie (Jaithan too!) You are amazing and going non-stop. Did you ever write the post on "You're invited" re: Phoebe Howard. Haven't seen it.

New to blogging, but I have really loving it.So much to learn. You are always an inspiration............hope to see you again in Chicago next year at Scentimental Gardens.

Mary Anne of Always,Robins Egg Blue

[Splendid Willow]

Mama Mia! When I look at what you come up with - I feel that I was born with no "crafty" gene - whatsover. Absolutely amazing displays. I would love to try some of these project myself. The wreath is stunning.

I am so picking up a copy of this magazine on my next grocery store visit.

Happy weekend to you gentlemen.

A warm hug from Seattle.

Mon

[Lee McKenzie]

Genius. I absolutely love everything you do.

[Pinky]

Love all of these ideas and will save this post. The gratitude wreath really reminds me of a wreath I made MANY years ago out of computer punch cards:):) I'm talking a LONG time ago!!!:)

[Jesse {GoodGirlGoneGlad}]

Your work is always just beautiful!
xx

[KDay]

LOVE the cover.
Like that you didn't use a traditional red or orange color for the background, and the white pumpkins provide the perfect contrast.

[cristin @ simplified bee]

Congrats... amazing, amazing, amazing! Love it all, but the pincone arrangement is my fav.

xo,
cristin

[Carol@SofasandSage]

I'm not sure which one I like the best -- maybe the pine cones, no the pecan ball, no the painted birch logs, no....oh forget it, I love them all. I am so inspired by what you do -- to make a living on the cover of a magazine -- a dream!

[kayce hughes]

Wow. You guys continue to outdo yourselves!

[Lynn in New Mexico]

Well, if they've got you designing a cover story for them, they ARE on the right track! I like the look of this new Woman's Day and I love the beautiful Thanksgiving pieces you've included in it! As always, you've kept things fresh, simple, original and elegant. Big, big congrats to one of my very favorite designers!

[amy@maisondecor]

Eddie you are so talented. I love the simple pinking sheared fabric leaves! Genius! Such original ideas, you are the one to watch.

[beth]

Looks amazing! I love the whole plum and gold colorway!

[Peggy Braswell]

Love,adore what is going on at the mag. will get a copy today! Grand post..xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

[Laura Casey Interiors]

Congrats on the wonderful press! LOVE the color choice!

[Virginia (aka Vava)]

If it weren't so late; I'd run out to buy that mag. Which I must admit-haven't done so in a while. The look is different! And your stuff: whoa. I can't wait to splatter some pumpkins. GREAT ideas!!!

[alexis]

YOU are the reason I subscribed to Woman's Day! I love it. Now I will be hounding down my mailman until my issue comes, can't wait to drool over it :)

[splendid Market]

L*O*V*E the white pumpkins with golden stems and splatters! Just stunning!

[Charlotta]

OMG I have been 'OHing' and 'WOWing' and 'YESing' throughout this amazing post! Eddie I love all of these ideas, and needless to say the cover is delicious! The colours are perfect and your creations are just fantastic.
I am keeping this on file to use for Christmas - I can see how the white/gold/fushia (with the inclusion of Eucalyptus twigs) would look wonderful for a 'tropical Xmas' here in Sydney. Don't you think.
If I manage to recreate any of this, I'll post some pictures on the blog so that you can comment on your devoted 'student'..! :)

Happy end of the week hugs to both you and J.

x Charlotta

[Ann Chamberlain]

Read it all. Loved the pictures. Will subscribe now it isn't the old magazine anymore. Thanks Eddie for the great cover and story.

[Patti Davis]

Wild for that wreath! But it is all gorgeous. Lucky, lucky Woman's Day to have you! Hugs and kisses! P

[Mimi]

I just got it but did not read it, but now I know why I loved the cover - brilliant!

[Delores]

I just picked up a copy of Woman's Day because my mom is visiting and loves all the recipes. How exciting to see you in there! Love all that you did--especially the pine cone display centerpiece. I agree, the magazine looks better than ever!

[pretty pink tulips]

This is off the charts! Splatter pumpkins - reminds me of the amazing window you did at Bloomingdales! Elizabeth Mayhew is definitely taking Woman's Day in an amazing new direction!
xo E

[Stitchfork]

Woman's Day must be doing a Happy Dance now that they have you on board!
xo Cathy

[The Buzz - Diane James Home]

I was just browsing through our office copy of Woman's Day over lunch today and thought these pages were definitely more chic than what I've seen in the past - should have known it was you!

[Andrea V.]

WOW! That construction paper wreath is absolutely wonderful!! It has such a clean yet elegant quality--I'm very impressed! Congrats to you, Eddie! What a talent you are!

Andrea

[Design Elements]

Beautiful wreaths, Eddie!

[Carol]

How very cool!! Love them all!'
Carol in GA

[Jennifer]

All very pretty and clever!

[hallie]

Eddie!! Enough is enough! Get your butt to LA. Stat! I'll plan fab drinks at great places, we can go to divine flea markets and sing the high graces of the best vintage spots all over the west! Keep me posted!! Ha! Just kidding!!! But I do hope you come to LA!

[elz]

I haven't bought that magaizine inages. I will have to get a copy. I love how you made crafts that looks elegant and special. great job AGAIN!

[Kathysue]

Wow Eddie these are all great, my favorite is the pecan sphere, that must have taken forever!!! Love that you are using gold this year, so fun!! Kathysue

[Jillian]

I love all of these ideas! I am going to have to run to the store to pick up a copy so I can make some centerpieces for my Thanksgiving table.

This year I re-watched your HGTV Halloween show from last year. I just loved your theme, especially with the clever food table with ham sliced right off the bone!

[Shannon @ What's Up Whimsy]

I wish I had seen this little spread before Halloween because I love those splatter paint pumpkins with the gold stems! And, because we are in Canada, our Thanksgiving has already passed! I guess I will just have to wait until next year!

[Lauren]

ummmmmm AMAZING.

who are you?!!!

hahahxoxo

[Acquired Objects]

What great ideas! I'll have to try one or two for my dining room for Thanksgiving. Such simple but elegant ideas. I haven't picked up a copy of Women's Day magazine in years, I'll have to check it out again.

[Mary Searles]

Only words I have are Absolutely Wonderful!! Keep up the great work!

[Amanda]

Beautiful wreaths. That wheat and paper one is genius. I am going to have to try the pine cone arrangement this year for T-giving(I'm hosting). Thanks for the inside scoup! I am going to have to pick this mag up. Congrats on making the cover!

[Kate]

Love the spray painted pumpkins! Such a cute idea.

[Chedva @Belly's Button]

Amazing as always, Eddie! It's all gorgeous, but I have a soft spot for splatter paint - love it. Can't wait to see the "behind the scenes version".
xx
Chedva

[Janell Beals]

The wreath is just divine! I'm inspired...
Janell

[Tara Dillard]

CONGRATULATIONS !!!! Jaithan & Eddie ya'll are a great team...........your magazines are stacking up.

I don't do crafty, at all. Adore choosing the silver, serving pieces, dishes, candlesticks. Centerpiece is something from the garden simply arrayed. Done.

Default centerpiece is a collection of 'rescued' rocks from around the world while traveling.

Odd to love creating the table but ZERO love for crafting.

Cleaning the, $(#^$&g, house? Terrible.

Playing in the garden? EPIPHANICAL joy, everytime.

Garden & Be Well, XO Tara

[christine {bijouandboheme}]

I love the contruction paper wreath and splatter pumpkins with gold - brilliant!

[Connie @ Sogni e Sorrisi]

Such great ideas! I love the pumpkins and the log candle holder especially!