A few of my favorite things

I've spoken before of my love for Eddie Ross (stylist, designer and blogger extraordinaire) and Terrain (the Anthropologie-owned garden, nursery and home shop in Glen Mills, PA).
So an event that combined the two- I had to be there!
It was a Fall decorating and styling workshop, hosted by Eddie and held in a cozy little workshop on Terrain's beautiful grounds.
I arrived a bit early last evening and had time to take in the breathtaking plants, flowers and foliage.
Here are some shots taken outside:

Pansies, Johnny Jump Ups and other Annuals.

Every king of gourd and pumpkin you'd ever want to see!

This mini pumpkin, resting in a ceramic tea cup- so sweet!
From an adorable outdoor table setting they had set up near the entrance.

Autumn splendor was everywhere!

A planting of the most heavenly scented geraniums and Brussels sprouts!

So many pretty mums.

Then I wandered inside, where there are gorgeous beauty and bath products, books, jewelry, candles, terrariums, dinner and serving ware and other lovely home accessories.

Amazing cookbooks and lifestyle books. The Anthropologie family of stores always has such a wonderful selection.

A wall of cozy blankets- perfect for picnicking!

I picked up a candle and a beautiful, handmade velvet pumpkin.

Then, it was time for the main event! Everyone gathered in a barn-like space, open, but so warm and filled with the sweet smell of warm

Eddie, his partner, Jaithan, and the staff of Terrain were so welcoming and friendly! Eddie took the time to meet all of us and even poured wine for everyone.

Then we took seats as Eddie demonstrated ways to use gourds in decorating, whether for floral centerpieces or setting a gorgeous crudites platter. He is so engaging, talented and funny- it was just really enjoyable to hear him speak!


Later, after being served delicious homemade butternut squash and apple soup, we each took a spot at pre-set worktables where we got to create our own pumpkin. As we worked, Eddie offered advice and assistance- here's mine as I was working on it.

He also walked us through this beautiful table setting that he'd put together with a mix of some of his favorite finds.




In true Eddie style, it was full of high and low, old a new, rustic and refined. So so pretty.

Just before I headed out for the night with my beautiful Autumn arrangement, I asked Eddie to snap a quick picture with me.
It was such an enjoyable, inspiring evening and I highly recommend you attend an event should Eddie come to your town!