Eddie Ross & Co.

{photo via Eddie Ross}

Friday @ Metrolina with Eddie & Jaithan was certainly the plan, but a series of rather unfortunate (Lemony Snicket-style) events that morning made its execution impossible. Lucky for me, 2 most excellent friends entered the picture, dragged me to see E+J over some wine & cheese, and eventually (a bottle of Pinot Grigio later) it was all good. Eddie was extraordinarily charming (if a bit road weary after 3 consecutive trips around the Flea -- honestly, could you blame him?) and Jaithan was nothing short of fabulous. That tall drink of water is a hot-hot-hottie.

And another crazy-good surprise was meeting Goodwill Hunting (fab again), who was looking absolutely splendid in purple paisley. Yes. Purple. And it was amazing.

All in all, a very good time was had by most.

Who's In?

You may be in even if you thought you were out.

Back in May, I mentioned a little something about Eddie Ross coming to Metrolina. I was so so lucky to get my reservation in before this thing with Eddie & Jaithan SOLD OUT (in point of fact, all 3 Charlotte events have SOLD OUT)

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Did you?  If not, you're still in luck!  Friday, November 5th from 6:30 - 8:30, Eddie will be @ Interiors Marketplace (Post & Gray's sister store) to sip & chew & chat & share some fabulous 'only Eddie could think of that' ideas for holiday entertaining & decorating! No charge, no RSVP, just come on over!

And while you're in the 'hood, stop by Post & Gray @ 2130 So. Tryon and check out new pieces from my latest shipment... fun things for holidays & home.

Scoop

Yes, it sounds like Eddie's coming to Charlotte, and a skinny blonde birdie also told me he'll very likely be hosting a super fun event @ Interiors Marketplace (Post & Gray's sister store) the evening of November 4th with Jaithan... I also heard mention of a book, with the possibility of a signing.  Exciting, no?

Guess who's idea that was?

Guess Who's Coming to Charlotte? Maybe.

You know the ad campaign where everyone claims Windows 7 was their idea? Every time Eddie Ross posted about a show trip, I'd ask 'when are you coming to Charlotte?'

So Eddie's coming to Charlotte {maybe} and it was my idea. Get your butt over there and back me up.

In the Pink

Ever since I posted on my love of the Caribbean, I've been considering the power of pink and its ability to conjure the serenity of warmer climes.  Think bougainvillea. And pink lemonade.  And Friendly's Black Raspberry ice cream.

Within mere moments of picking up my Gloria chair, freshly reupholstered at Modern Fabrics in a vibrant pink linen (photo to come), the latest edition of Vogue Living shot through the mail slot & onto my living room floor. Seems like others are thinking pink as well.

First, the cover shot of this amazing pair of raspberry tufted lovelies.

Then this hall table upholstered in a Bennison floral linen sitting atop a Madeline Weinrib hot pink cotton carpet.

And this bit of blush pink fabulosity from the New York apartment of Hamish Bowles.

And finally the rosy pink leather chairs in this sitting room.

Upholstery, lampshades, gilt frame double matting, whatever. Pink's got the power.

I'm Following Eddie

as he creates his big window @ Bloomie's

are you?