Entertaining Eddie Part 2

 Eddie Ross..............well known celebrity lifestyle expert.........is coming to Chicago next week!

Here's the scoop/ schedule;

DAY ONE;   Eddie and Jaithan arrive Monday June 14th and are staying at my home.......YIKES.........YEAH.........OMG!

Remember the post where sister and I stayed at their home in upstate New York?

A warm and relaxed greeting in their countryside setting

This was breakfast on the covered porch

A view of the guest bath and the keeping room

As I sit here in a panic I wonder how to get the guest bedroom in shape since I will be out of town this week.
Well................not really mine, this is a photo from  A&E's the 'Hoarders'..................... but that one little used "I'll just throw it in here for now space", could be a candidate.

DAY TWO; Anyone's guess. Would like to say we are taking them antiquing as they did for us but I am in the process of opening a new shop in Chicago and the grand opening is later in the week. But maybe a small city tour with Marija of Holding Court, Marija???

that is sister hiding, and her new found fear of me wielding a camera

DAY THREE:  Start preparing for our event on June 17th, no doubt. 
Ever want help in hosting an event? Include E+J, everyone will help. I even have a friend, Joyce Scruggs....see previous post.......that drove up from Nashville! 

DAY FOUR;  All hands on deck! Tonight is our event, the WOW party (WithOut Work),we are hosting at Dunham Woods Riding Club.

We are throwing a party that will help you host better parties

Eddie will share time-saving tips and insider tricks for easy entertaining with style.

 As a graduate of the esteemed Culinary Institute of America and an ex-caterer (one of his first clients was Tommy Hilfilger..........how does that happen?!). You will know which corners to cut, in time and budget.

 And learn the insider tips for the ever important............ PRESENTATION!

• Get the recipes
• Get the secrets
• Get to dig in afterwards
• Get to meet Eddie and Jaithan
• Get the tickets! Space is limited

Oh, as an aside...........I will assist Eddie and share my love of utilizing the garden for tablesettings

  Using garden elements in unexpected ways

Sod.........not just for the lawn

And borrowing from nature's bounty

More Scoop...............Eddie has been filming a pilot for a television show, he has not said for what yet. My guess? He is headed for the BIG TIME............meet him while you can!!!

DAY FIVE

              

DAY SIX;

New shop open house, Randolph Street flea market

 DAY SEVEN;

May I highly recommend Eddie and Jaithan's flea market tour? REALLY recommend!        

As a twenty year antique veteran, I went along on one of their tours last year for fun. Fun it was! But, my eyes were opened in unexpected ways. All antiquing excursions since, are completely different.

  AND ON THE EIGHTH DAY...............

We hope you can join us! 
  And in closing another unintentionally........again........ long post, still with me? Here are some of my favorite Eddie Ross images.....................

                                         House Beautiful 

                                                            HGTV's 'Celebrity Holiday Homes'                                       

                 Winner of Bloomingdale's window contest. Sponsor.....Elle Decor Magazine

This is pure genius. Inspiration is all around us, but Eddie's is so finely tuned he found this photograph and created this tablescape.

Welcome to Chicago my friends we are very excited!
Debra