Turquoise?
or yellow?
That was the question on all of our minds when photographer Mikki Duisterhof, Woman's Day editor Ayn-Monique Klahre and I compared cover tries during an Easter shoot at our house/studio in January.
The editors eventually chose turquoise, tweaking the color slightly so it popped on newsstands.
You'd never know it from the Easter egg workshop in our kitchen, but...
...on the day of the shoot, we had about 25 inches of snow in 12 hours!
That's our assistant's car under there.
So while the icicles grew longer and even more spectacular outside our windows...
...inside, we readied paper mâché and plastic egg boxes for adornment.
Some we glittered...
...others we covered in Caspari napkins.
Getting to the point outside...
...and inside too.
Vintage silverplate bread baskets got a modern makeover filled with candy and decorated eggs.
Here are two we made that didn't appear in the magazine.
And one that did!
There's nothing like a hard day of glittering to work up an appetite. Here's Ayn-Monique toting a generous dish of scalloped potatoes that tasted just as good as they looked. Recipe here.
Her "skirt" I fashioned from a vintage dish towel, pinned in place.
While the food editors from Woman's Day worked their magic with a batch of warm cheddar and chive buttermilk biscuits...
...I started pulling props for the buffet.
On Sunday, we're having six friends for Easter, and I'm making every dish from the shoot.
Here's the table I set in the kitchen for Woman's Day, but we'll be eating in the dining room where it's more formal.
Come back on Wednesday to see how it all turns out! Have a wonderful weekend, everyone, and Happy Easter!
I love it when I get to go behind the scenes with you Eddie! I did some big paper eggs from the craft store in Pierre Deux paper napkins this year. They are so pretty and friends think they are old old old. Yaay!
That snow made for such pretty light indoors and big appetites for such good food too I see!
Xo Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Porter | May 05, 2011 at 11:30 PM
Gorgeous Easter feature in Woman's Day. The turquoise and Kelly green is perfection in my book! Love the different textures you selected for the eggs too. Congrats!
xo,
cristin
Posted by: cristin @ simplified bee | May 04, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Skirt from a dish towel I love it. I really enjoy seeing the behind the scences. I learn a lot from them and that snow..my it was coming down that day.
Posted by: Tonia | April 27, 2011 at 07:07 AM
WOW, what an incredible process...love it!! So beautiful. And the snow...Oh My!!! It's beautiful, but I say this comfortably from my home in Southern California where is was 80 degrees today:-)
Posted by: Iris | April 26, 2011 at 11:56 PM
I can't wait to see more pictures of the new home.
Posted by: CeCe | April 26, 2011 at 10:43 PM
Mmmmm... Beautifulllllllll
Love everything.
Love the color combos too
You do womans day mag proud!
Those biscuits look yummy!
Smiles,
Dolly
Posted by: Dollys' Cherry Heart | April 26, 2011 at 10:10 PM
seems it was hard work!!
well done!
Posted by: music lessons Mississauga | April 26, 2011 at 05:23 PM
Everything is perfect! I love how you covered the eggs with napkins!
Posted by: Fabulous Finds Studio | April 26, 2011 at 05:07 PM
WOW! looks fantastic and so delicious! Love all the colors, so spring rich!
Posted by: Padgett Hoke | April 26, 2011 at 03:33 PM
FABuLOUS Easter shoot!!! WOW... that is a lot of snow!!!
Posted by: Fifi Flowers | April 25, 2011 at 09:52 PM
Simply divine! Love it all ... but you can keep that snow, Eddie ... boy, am I over that! :) So fun to see how all the magic happens. And those biscuits look FABulous!
Posted by: sandy@oohlafroufrou | April 25, 2011 at 04:10 PM
LOVED everything about this Woman's Day story. Question: how did you make the grass table runner in the last picture? I am sooo copying that for next year's Easter table!
xoxo
Liz
Posted by: Liz Aiello | April 25, 2011 at 03:47 PM
Eddie,
Did you move? If so, when? I have been out of the country a lot this year and must have missed it. Did you blog about it?
Posted by: Janette@the2seasons | April 25, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Love it! The snow just cracks me up. Such is the magazine cycle. My mother got Woman's Day for years when I was younger and I always thought it was a bit fuddy-duddy, but judging from this, looks like it has made quite the turn around!
Posted by: sarah g | April 25, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Thanks for the heads up, I did the credit for your pretty matchbooks gifties for your table at Lennox Hill Neighborhood house. I can't wait to see the next window in the D and D. Your table was so pretty, we had 44, which calls for a serious "Art Blendo."
Best,
Liz
Posted by: Dovecote Decor | April 25, 2011 at 10:05 AM
What a great behind the scenes look! The spread and everything you guys put together looked absolutely fabulous!
Posted by: Laura Dro | April 25, 2011 at 09:57 AM
Did a post recently on turquoise and yellow! I love them both and I love them together! I have been admiring your blog for some time and have finally started my own with great inspiration from Elizabeth and Pretty Pink Tulips! Love everything you do!
Jan
The French Tangerine
http://www.thefrenchtangerine.com/
Posted by: Jan (The French Tangerine) | April 25, 2011 at 01:23 AM
gorgeous Easter decorations...and love the turquoise color selected for the mag cover...so perfect...
maureen
Posted by: maureen | April 24, 2011 at 09:59 PM
Happy Easter! Thanks for the peek behind the shoot.
Posted by: Kayce hughes | April 24, 2011 at 09:53 PM
Beautiful Eddie! Hope you and Jaithan had a wonderful Easter. The "new" house looks so old fabulous. Looking forward to more pics! xx
Posted by: Ali | April 24, 2011 at 08:57 PM
Isn't that just a kicker with that snow? You must have just loved shoveling your way out after all that springtime in the house! I just want to know how you constantly come up with these fabulous ideas. What do you do for inspiration, so that you don't hit decorator's block??? Oh, and just saw you in the latest issue of Southern Living with the white and pink table. Great stuff and I love the concept. How you had a wonderful Easter.
Posted by: Carol@SofasandSage | April 24, 2011 at 08:26 PM
How beautiful and how fun to know you were creating all of this amidst the swirling snow!!
Did you guys eat all of those potatoes before the shoot??!
Posted by: linda @ Lime in the coconut | April 24, 2011 at 07:28 PM
Gorgeous, I love the color scheme!
Posted by: Kate {domestikatedlife} | April 24, 2011 at 06:43 PM
Your Easter stylings are just gorgeous! Happy Easter!
Posted by: Design Elements | April 24, 2011 at 06:25 PM
Love seeing behind the scenes. Even the outtakes are gorgeous. Looking forward to Tuesday!
Posted by: quintessence | April 24, 2011 at 04:48 PM
Oh how I love a look behind the scenes. To be a fly on the wall during a shoot would be incredible, to be able to assist on a shoot well...that would be pure bliss.
Thanks for sharing.
-Katie
www.maltesekat.blogspot.com
Posted by: Katie | April 24, 2011 at 01:48 PM
Fabulous! Thank God you didn't have to run out for any last minute items. That snow was relentless.
Posted by: Jean | April 24, 2011 at 01:34 PM
It's always fun to see the creative process and how the magic happens!
Happy Easter, E+J! Thinking of you today!!!
xoxo E
Posted by: pretty pink tulips | April 24, 2011 at 10:30 AM
I have many of my parents hand-me-down serve ware and always think they look old and drab. You do have a way of making those old pieces look so fresh and new again. Thanks for the inspiration! They'll be hitting the table a bit more frequently now.
Posted by: kathy | April 24, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Beautiful post! LOVE the colors -- I thing the right background was picked for the magazine. The whole article was fun to read and especially look at -- colors are fab! Hope everyone has seen the last of the snow now -- today here in DC -- 80's -- yikes -- hope it's not humid. Have a great Easter and brunch for your friends and family!
Posted by: Anne | April 24, 2011 at 08:12 AM
Happy Easter Eddie and Jaithan. Everything looks so wonderful. xx
Posted by: Perfecting Pru | April 24, 2011 at 07:30 AM
I really enjoyed reading this post and seeing a glimpse behind the scenes. How fun that all this beautiful "Spring" was being created in the midst of a winter wonderland! Janell
Posted by: Janell Beals | April 24, 2011 at 12:03 AM
Hope you have a wonderful Easter!
Posted by: Sandra Jonas | April 23, 2011 at 11:37 PM
Just fabulous! More amazing is that you got into the Easter Spirit right after Christmas!!! Love it!
xs
Posted by: Sandra Jonas | April 23, 2011 at 11:34 PM
OMG love love love everything. Dam, if I had known you were doing a butter leaf lettuce salad I would have sent you the BEST salad recipe (used it for Christmas) with carmalized onions and candied pecans with these amazing blue cheese recipe from a chef in Dallas. I loved it so much I emailed him and he sent it to me. That whole dinner looks so tasty. Enjoy your day. I know anything you prepare and decorate will make everyone feel ultra special and taste extra yummy! This is the first year I am not cooking and it feels so strange. But my stomach will be aching for that dinner. Happy Easter.
Posted by: Ann | April 23, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Eddie and Jaithan,
Happy Easter! I say the turquoise!!
If you only knew how much I need you and your inspiration right now. I can never thank you enough!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Posted by: Karena | April 23, 2011 at 10:57 PM
This looks so absolutely lovely! I am such a fan!xx
Posted by: Melanie @ Luxury Monograms | April 23, 2011 at 10:50 PM
That is amazing. So funny about her "skirt!" Happy Easter!!!
Posted by: traci zeller designs | April 23, 2011 at 10:18 PM
Maybe next year you should do your Easter shoot in Charleston, SC. It is going to be upper 80's tomorrow, Easter Sunday, and we are going to have an Easter egg hunt and then go to the beach.
Elizabeth Benton
Posted by: Elizabeth Benton | April 23, 2011 at 09:44 PM
Now I want to go glitter some eggs!! Have a happy Easter, you guys!
Posted by: Sally@DivineDistractions | April 23, 2011 at 09:11 PM
E&J!!! It is soooooo pretty. turqouise was definitely the perfect choice. You always cover all the details and do such a wonderful presentation. thank you so much for sharing your talents with all of us. Miss you guys, sending a two handed hug, Kathysue
Posted by: Kathysue | April 23, 2011 at 08:01 PM
I love it when you do behind the scenes post. It makes all you do just come to life. Thanks for sharing and cannot wait to see your Easter feast. Have a wonderful Easter. ~~Sherry~~
Posted by: Sherry | April 23, 2011 at 07:48 PM
Hip-a-DI,Hop-a-Di Easter's on its way. Happy Easter to both of you! xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
Posted by: peggy braswell | April 23, 2011 at 07:22 PM
It's so fun to see the behind the scenes.
We're also doing most of these recipes for Easter dinner...so if I mess it up...can I blame you guys?
www.ajbarnesonline.blogspot.com
Posted by: Randy | April 23, 2011 at 06:14 PM
E+J- The eggs covered in Caspari napkins are so stylish (especially the dotted!). Really great idea!
Have a wonderful Easter. I'm fresh off an egg hunt with my little nephews and will be enjoying Easter through their eyes tomorrow.
Loretta
Posted by: Loretta Fontaine (APPLESandRUBIES) | April 23, 2011 at 05:47 PM
Gorgeous as always! Thanks for the peek behind the scenes guys! Wish I could be there for Easter!
Posted by: katiedid | April 23, 2011 at 05:39 PM
Happy happy Easter to you and Jaithan!
Much love!
Victoria
Posted by: victoria | April 23, 2011 at 05:11 PM
It’s snowing here today but should be gone tomorrow. Snow really hammers you at your place too, it looks wonderful all dressed up in its winter finery. I always enjoy seeing your behind the scenes preparations. I hope you Eddie, Jaithan and all your friends have a wonderful Easter Day!
Posted by: Acquired Objects | April 23, 2011 at 03:18 PM
Oh, wow, I LOVE this!! So glam and I'm absolutely loving the colors!! :)
Posted by: Dagny @Scandinavian Chic | April 23, 2011 at 01:42 PM
So many great ideas from this shoot. Your day job is my day off!
Posted by: H.G. The Countess | April 23, 2011 at 01:32 PM
Love your "behind the scenes" posts. Every detail is lovely. Wishing you a most happy Easter!
Posted by: julie | April 23, 2011 at 01:25 PM
I love when you show us how you work your magic! Such a treat. Ayn Monique looks like she could be your sister Eddie. I always love the colors you choose. Are you related? Happy Easter to you and Jaithan. Hope it is relaxing for you both!
xo
~Suzanne in CT.
Posted by: suzanne@cestsuzanne | April 23, 2011 at 12:42 PM
What fun to see the behind the scenes of this shoot. Beautiful from start to finish. Thanks for sharing the inspiration! ~ Sarah
Posted by: Sarah | April 23, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Hi there~ Your Easter stylings are just gorgeous~ I love the turquoise and the pretty eggs- & that topiary is just gorgeous! . The snow...ugh... not loving that! Looks like you were just covered with it- at least you had a great time being creative indoors!! Hope you have a wonderful Easter! :)
Posted by: Courtney | April 23, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Hi E & J, It all looks so beautiful! I love the blues and greens you used instead of the usual pinks and yellows too. But tell me, is that house your new house or your old house? I think the eating area with the bank of windows is my idea of heaven! All that glorious light.You guys seem to have boundless energy and ideas, so inspired by this! So appreciate your pop ins on me too! xxoo
Posted by: amy@maisondecor | April 23, 2011 at 10:21 AM
SO much work went into this shoot, looks like it went off without a glitch... well, except for the snowstorm!
I really like the cool lighting in the kitchen, works so well with the chose color theme :)
Northern Light
PS. Might make the potatoes, they look really yummy!
Posted by: Natasha | April 23, 2011 at 09:04 AM
Everything from your Women's Day shoot is just lovely. I tore several pages out of my mom's magazine to save for inspiration for next year.
Enjoy your Easter weekend!
Posted by: Paula | April 23, 2011 at 07:35 AM
The Easter Bunny must be very proud of you Eddie!
Love your photos and hope your b-day was happy too.
pve
Posted by: pve | April 23, 2011 at 06:30 AM
That is crazy with all that snow! Everything is perfect - the eggs, the table, the food! You are so talented and it is always a joy to see what you come up with. Your Easter meal sounds wonderful!
Posted by: Sherri Cassara | April 23, 2011 at 02:35 AM
Great job, Eddie. I love those eggs done in the Caspari napkins. What a clever idea. They have such beautiful patterns! Everything looks just lovely and it's very inspiring!
Posted by: Carla@DesignintheWoods | April 23, 2011 at 01:58 AM
Everything is stunning per usual. Your new house is so charming. When do we get a tour?
Posted by: Zena | April 23, 2011 at 01:34 AM
OMG I can't believe the snow! The shoot looks fab and I love all of the layouts you have shown. Wishing you both a lovely Easter~
Posted by: French Basketeer | April 23, 2011 at 12:36 AM
Just beautiful!
And now I'm hungry for scalloped potatoes, and it's bedtime!!
Wishing you both a most Happy Easter!
Posted by: pamela | April 22, 2011 at 11:52 PM
"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom..." will stop E&J's talent to deliver the moon.
Happy Easter E&J!
xo Cathy
Posted by: Stitchfork | April 22, 2011 at 11:22 PM
The silver baskets are perfectly elegant vessels for those beautiful jewels you made. Hope to see you both very soon. XO
Posted by: abby jenkins | April 22, 2011 at 11:19 PM
I LOVED that article in Women's Day! It's sitting on my coffee table right now. I enjoy when you show us behind the scenes, it's always very interesting! I'm in LOVE with that green and white napkiin that's a little trellis-ish, it's such a wonderful splash of Spring color. I know you two are super busy but if you have a moment, stop by my blog. I posted about the antique/junk store that I frequent. The poor gentlemen obviously has hoarding/OCD issues but he has so many marvelous finds. I always think of you when I go there and I try to look at everything with "EDDIE" eyes! LOL
Posted by: robyn | April 22, 2011 at 11:00 PM
I LOVE the eggs. That snow makes me sick! I am so over snow. Snow is only for Christmas!
Posted by: erica peterson | April 22, 2011 at 10:48 PM
refreshingly beautiful; the decorations, the food, the cover.....
and that kitchen, perfect setting for a shoot
happy easter eddie and jaithan
xo
debra
Posted by: debra phillips | April 22, 2011 at 10:42 PM
Hi Eddie and Jaithan!
I LOVE your behind the scene posts - LOVE THEM! I find it so fascinating. And LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the house. So fresh, so bright, so classic.
Beautiful cover...love the turquoise. xo
Lots of love all around. ; )
Trina
Posted by: Trina | April 22, 2011 at 10:31 PM
Oh my God, is that your new house?
Aaaaaaamazing!!!
I wanna come
xo
Posted by: Therese Long | April 22, 2011 at 10:09 PM
I just love seeing how this all came together and I can't get over how much snow you had that day! Adore your creativity, especially with the Caspari napkins. I have the blues ones and I adore them. You are brilliant as always! Wishing you both a very Happy Easter! xo
Posted by: Marianne {Style For Living} | April 22, 2011 at 09:49 PM
So inspiring! Love all the Easter ideas. Your house looks so beautiful in all that snow. But how strange to have Easter in the middle of it! Can't wait to see your real Easter!
Posted by: Nita@ModVintageLife | April 22, 2011 at 09:35 PM
Love it all! As usual, absolutely fabulous! I'm itching to see your Easter photos and to hear if you fellas are planning anything fun for the Royal Wedding. I know you must have some fun ideas brewing!
Posted by: Hamptontoes | April 22, 2011 at 09:31 PM
Have a wonderful weekend! Happy Easter!! The spread you did for Woman's Day was amazing. Great job. :) I included it on my blog today, to show the readers how fabulous you are! I'm sure they already knew.
Posted by: Simple Dwellings | April 22, 2011 at 09:28 PM