The invitation to Jaithan's birthday soirée in the garden encouraged guests to dress in festive attire, inspired by a journey into India via Palm Beach. The celebration culminated with a layered lemon cream cake I prepared in the shape of a princely turban. Here are more images of the evening through the eyes of photographer Miki Duisterhof.
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September 26, 2011
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My daughter is getting married in 8 weeks. We are looking for gold pedestal bowls just like you have on the table (holding fruit). Would you mind telling me where we can purchase them? Thanks
Posted by: Dodie Newman | January 19, 2012 at 04:05 PM
uh.. wheres the LIKE button??????
Posted by: jenny ericson | November 14, 2011 at 01:41 PM
This is so cute and looks like so much fun. Happy Birthday to Jaithan!
Posted by: brandeye | October 27, 2011 at 11:51 AM
BEAUTIFUL table arrangement Eddie!
P.S. Thought I'd write for a good laugh...I'm trying out for Design Star and I had a dream about you last night...we were on the same team and you were being really bossy and not letting me get any of my ideas in...(so funny, right!) phew...glad we won't be competing together, it could be a hot mess ;)
Will you be at highpoint this weekend?
Posted by: Stacy Naquin | October 20, 2011 at 09:10 AM
India via Palm Beach, I've never heard of THAT one before. You look very festive in your colorful plaid jacket, a fun celebration to be sure! Happy belated birthday to Jaithan! Janell
Posted by: Janell Beals | October 18, 2011 at 06:08 PM
Oh come on! This party is simply darling! Love the color palette, LOVE the festive dress, and Love Love the tablescape! Gorgeous!
Posted by: Kara Superfine | October 18, 2011 at 03:02 PM
Looks like a sensational soiree. Happy Birthday to Jaithan. Glad to see everyone had a grand time.
Posted by: El | October 16, 2011 at 09:17 PM
Hope you enjoyed your fabulous party. Everyone looked pretty in their festive attires and the table arrangement is so, so pretty!
Posted by: Home Lighting | October 12, 2011 at 04:45 AM
Honestly that turban cake just, well...takes the cake! It is ammmazzing.
Hope you & Jaithan are off to a good fall. I've been all work and no play. Wah WAH. Lovely finally catching up with the blogs I love, though!
Posted by: laura @ the shorehouse | October 11, 2011 at 04:09 PM
Great looking pictures of the Festive Attire,.
All are looking so cool,.
Posted by: alimentación | October 08, 2011 at 02:51 AM
What a fun party! Love the table!
Posted by: Renae | October 06, 2011 at 09:44 PM
Absolutely beautiful! Stunning, love everything the colors, everyone's attire and everyone looks so happy!
I need you guys to help with my wedding! ;-))
xo
Have a beautiful evening!
Posted by: Edyta | October 06, 2011 at 08:49 PM
Fabulous! Looks like everybody had a blast. Have a gorgeous day, Kellie xx
Posted by: Kellie Collis | October 06, 2011 at 08:00 AM
You sure know how to have a good time...
Posted by: soul pretty | October 04, 2011 at 10:29 AM
I want to be there NOW -- how chic and fabulous you two are! xxx
Posted by: Lisa Borgnes Giramonti | October 04, 2011 at 12:26 AM
So amazing. Is that Bunny?
Rashon aka Mr. Goodwill Hunting
Posted by: Mr. Goodwill Hunting | September 30, 2011 at 08:28 PM
Festive is right...wish every day was as colorful, then I bet depression would be removed from medical journals.
Posted by: Danielle {freshquince} | September 30, 2011 at 12:57 PM
Oh How fun
I love to dress up for Birthday parties instead of jeans & T-shirt type thing
Happy Birthday Jaithan
xoxox Janice
Posted by: Curtains in my Tree | September 29, 2011 at 05:44 PM
How fun! Looks like a wonderful evening! xo Susan
Posted by: susan | September 29, 2011 at 01:03 PM
Nice table setting! Festive celebration. Can not wait to see your festive touch for holiday decoration.
Posted by: Christmas Customs | September 29, 2011 at 01:57 AM
What total fun! I love themed parties! But mostly, I love that everyone looks relaxed and like they are having a ball; lovely to see Jaithan's Mom there; we met her at Long Beach Flea and she is one of the most gracious ladies ever...so the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!! Belated Birthday Wishes!
Posted by: French Basketeer | September 29, 2011 at 01:27 AM
What an incredible party celebrating a wonderful occasion!! Happy birthday to Jaithan ... and wishing you both many more years of love, life and happiness!!
Posted by: traci zeller designs | September 28, 2011 at 11:02 PM
Love the table setting! You really feel like you are in India with the use of colors.
Posted by: Sharon Taylor | September 28, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Fabulous!! As always, you never cease to amaze.
Posted by: Sandra Jonas | September 28, 2011 at 10:37 AM
E+J- Now I see where Jaithan got his good looks! What a beautiful woman his mother is!
Loretta
Posted by: Loretta Fontaine (APPLESandRUBIES) | September 28, 2011 at 04:55 AM
India via Palm Beach! Love it...as always!
Posted by: Jill | September 27, 2011 at 07:49 PM
Happy Birthday Jaithan, what a wonderful way to celebrate!
Kat :)
Posted by: Kat@LowTideHighStyle | September 27, 2011 at 05:31 PM
I LOVE how much people embraced the concept. Love the dude with the red gingham jacket. And the gentleman in the nehru jacket. SO FUN!
Posted by: Steve@UrbanCottage | September 27, 2011 at 04:32 PM
I looks amazing! I am sure my invitation was lost in the mail (wink). however, I look forward to the anniversary party when celebrate the anniversary of our 29th birthday :)
Posted by: CourtneyOutLoud | September 27, 2011 at 11:38 AM
So Fab. looking + Happy Birthday to Jaithan. PS adorable pictures of J & his mom. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
Posted by: peggy braswell | September 27, 2011 at 11:36 AM
I love all the fun colors! It looks like you had a fantastic time. :)
Posted by: Emily-Claire | September 27, 2011 at 11:12 AM
so fabulous!
Posted by: susan@pocacosa | September 27, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Ooooh, just gorgeous! I especially love that shot with the darkening sky -- must have been just magical at night!!
xox Mrs. Châtelaine in Paris
Posted by: Mrs. Châtelaine in Paris | September 27, 2011 at 08:07 AM
Oh Eddie -- What a beautiful gift you gave to Jaithan! Everyone looked gorgeous at your fun filled event! Loved your theme and your cake -- the colors of the whole party were lucious! Thank you for sharing; I will be drooling over these pictures for a long time --
Posted by: Anne S. | September 27, 2011 at 07:34 AM
How fabulous and it all looked like so much fun!
Posted by: Acquired Objects | September 27, 2011 at 07:24 AM
I loved this in Lonny. And that guests and the presents all matched the decoration. It looks like a wonderful, fun and happy party.
Posted by: Perfecting Pru | September 27, 2011 at 04:35 AM
I love it when people get inspired by the theme of a party enough to dress for it, and you gave them a beautiful, energetic color scheme to work with! Thank you SO MUCH for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment - it really made my day!!!
Posted by: Barbara@HausDesign | September 27, 2011 at 02:39 AM
What a beautiful party! Everything looks so gorgeous! Jaithan must have felt so special to have such a lovely event thrown in his honour. You are a wonderful man Eddie, to show your love for Jaithan with such an amazing party! Have a wonderful week! Angie xo
Posted by: Angie | September 26, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Wow! Mad about those sun/moon & stars shoes!
Posted by: The Devoted Classicist | September 26, 2011 at 10:30 PM
what a beautiful and festive event!
Posted by: joanne nixon | September 26, 2011 at 09:34 PM
Looks like a Royal good time!!! That turban cake is out of this world!!!! Thank you for continuing me to aspire to celebrate all of life's happy moments with style and color!!!!
Big hugs!!!
xoxo Elizabeth
Posted by: pretty pink tulips | September 26, 2011 at 08:45 PM
Wow, everyone looks FABULOUS, love it!!!
Posted by: Lori | September 26, 2011 at 08:31 PM
Everyone looks so smashing!! How fun , you did it up right Eddie! Jaithan must have been thrilled!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Posted by: Karena | September 26, 2011 at 08:26 PM
Thanks for all the pictures of this very glamorous party. It looks like your friends are up for it!
Loved the picture of Jaithan with his mom. Also love that lady in pink with the velvet slippers. What a gorgeous table!! The Pink...The Orange....The Cake with the Feather! Cool (as in chic) and warm all at the same time.
But we expect no less of you:-)))) Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Adrienne | September 26, 2011 at 08:10 PM
Your centerpieces are genius! I mean just perfect, the colors are phenomenal and it isn't a budget buster! What an absolutely gorgeous event. Happy Birthday Jaithan! Love the cake Eddie:) You guys know how to throw a shin dig.
Posted by: Carrie Waller | September 26, 2011 at 08:10 PM
Love it! Parties are somehow so much more fun when everyone dresses with the theme! I love how much pink people wore :)
Posted by: Meagan @ Style-Edition | September 26, 2011 at 07:49 PM
FUN!!! I love all the attire and the oranges down the pink table too!!
Posted by: Laura Casey Interiors | September 26, 2011 at 07:45 PM
Hi Eddie, Looks like everyone was having a great time. Love they dressed for the occassion. I noticed in the first photograph of the table and chairs if you look quickly then a way gives you the sight of plaid.. wonderful!!! By the look on his face, your cake was a huge hit!! Hope all is well.. hugs ~lynne~
Posted by: lynne@lynnesgiftsfromtheheart | September 26, 2011 at 07:43 PM
I've got festive attire knocked, and am not one of those people who believe in tossing clothes that haven't been worn in a year. Happy Birthday to Jaithan! I am a big fan of birthday celebrations and do not understand those who ignore the annual moment. I am one of 7 children, and my day is my day--every year.
Best,
Liz
Posted by: Dovecote Decor | September 26, 2011 at 07:37 PM
I'd say it was a smashing success ... and widly entertaining!
happy birthday dear friend J
Posted by: savvycityfarmer | September 26, 2011 at 07:10 PM
Looks like a fabulous bash! Love the hot pink! I've been away from blogland for a couple of months so I've been scarce visiting all of my faves due to moving home and studio and getting settled, but happy Autumn to you, Eddie!
Sandy at Ooh La Frou Frou
http://oohlafroufrou.blogspot.com
Posted by: sandy@oohlafroufrou | September 26, 2011 at 05:35 PM
India via Palm Beach? Anything is possible when you are turning 35!!! I love the orange and hot pink...and I'm pretty sure I saw your cake on someone's head...must've been a swell soiree!
Posted by: auntie bliss | September 26, 2011 at 05:04 PM
Looks like so much fun!! Happy Birthday Jaithan! :)
Posted by: Courtney | September 26, 2011 at 04:55 PM
Miki captured so many smiles! A sure sign of a successful soiree!
xo Cathy
Posted by: Stitchfork | September 26, 2011 at 04:39 PM
Only a loving husband could put on such a gorgeous spread. How wonderful! I love the photo of Jaithan and his mom! Happy belated birthday Jaithan! Looks like everyone had a magical evening.
xxoo
Suzanne in CT.
Posted by: suzanne spina | September 26, 2011 at 04:36 PM
Amazing what love can do.
Posted by: Carl | September 26, 2011 at 03:35 PM