DAWNRIDGE + SFERRA: A LUNCHEON TO REMEMBER!

When I opened an email a few weeks back from Ronda Carman of All the Best, I let out a serious squeal of delight at the invitation to attend a small lunch at Tony Duquette's Dawnridge as a part of Sferra's 120th Anniversary Celebration...
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duquette's use of mirrors to expand the little jewel box of a home is genius

It was - as we all kept noting - like a designer's Disneyland with rooms so rich in color, texture, pattern, extravagance, glitter, gilding and purely fantastical design I quite honestly didn't know what to do with myself! I could have spend hours (maybe even days!) immersed in all the detail, and found myself in good company surrounded by inspirational designers and bloggers alike.
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ronda carman, lori dennis, tracy porter, paloma contreras, anne sage and me!
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stacy kunstel, clinton smith, ronda carman, and scot meacham wood. legendary designers barclay butera and suzanne rheinstein

Our fabulous host, Hutton Wilkinson, along with Ronda, set a beautiful table for us to relax and dine at...
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The linens were (of course) by Sferra, and provided such a colorful setting in the lush backyard!
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tobi fairley and kyle knight. stacy kunstel and the impeccably chic jan showers
On the way out, I stopped for some pics in my favorite room, which I'll post up on the coco+kelley facebook page later this week! Let's just say the amount of green malachite put me over the edge in the best possible way. 
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I cannot thank Ronda enough for giving me this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to not only see such a stunning home, but to spend an afternoon with some of my design idols and talented company! It was such a dream. I can't wait to share more of my LA adventures with you too! This trip has been absolutely surreal...

*SFERRA’s 120th Celebration at Tony Duquette's Dawnridge. Photos by Andreas Branch for Patrick Mcmullan

24 comments:

  1. Drew {Coral Cafe}2.3.11

    ahhhh!! that looks incredible and I'm sure it was an amazing time!!

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  2. Unknown2.3.11

    Jealous:-) love the decor!

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  3. Heather2.3.11

    Looks so extravagant and fun! I love meeting other bloggers!

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  4. Sugar2.3.11

    Yes, totally extravagant. And Gorgeous!! I'd love to lunch like that.

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  5. Ronda and Mary2.3.11

    I LOVED spending the day with you. It was such a lovley Sunday afternoon.

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  6. Unknown2.3.11

    Wow, those rooms are stunning!

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  7. Crimson Design2.3.11

    Wow amazing. I can only imagine the creativity and energy around the table.

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  8. Karena2.3.11

    Cassandra, what an absolutely stunning event with the best of the best!!

    So much class, creativity and color!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  9. Unknown2.3.11

    I'm excited and I wasn't even there!!! This looks like a dream day with so many of my design idols, Jan Showers, Suzanne Rheinstein, Barclay...and then so many bloggers that I so admire....Ronda, you, Stacy, Tobi, Paloma, Kyle, Ann, etc......oh my.

    How in the world do you top the week y'all just had?!

    I hope you're all coming to Blogfest in NYC so I can meet you in person!!

    xo Elizabeth

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  10. Unknown2.3.11

    Love it - I missed an event there a year ago and am so bummed! Funny that you posted this because my post tomorrow pays a little homage to Tony Duquette's love of malachite. Stay tuned: www.nesteaglerock.com. And one more day for my IKAT PILLOW GIVEAWAY!

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  11. Anonymous2.3.11

    What a treat!

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  12. Linda [the young curator]2.3.11

    oh i'm so jealous!!! you are so lucky :]

    the rooms are fantastic. the colors! the PRINTS!

    p.s. i love your necklace
    p.p.s. can't wait to see those pictures on facebook!


    http://www.theyoungcurator.com/

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  13. marjorie rose2.3.11

    Lovely venue! Lovely gathering!

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  14. meenal bishnoi2.3.11

    Beautiful...what a lovely home...so colorful and exotic..I'm loving the table with a little bit of an Indian flair, what with those beaten brass chargers and glasses..I love what Ronda gets to do by way of a job!! thanks for sharing, Cassandra!! xx meenal

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  15. FabulousOnABudget2.3.11

    LOVE this!!! Tony Duquetee!! So Fabulous! What a fab lucheon!

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  16. Kristin H3.3.11

    What a dream, lucky you:)

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  17. Amy Vermillion Interiors3.3.11

    You might be green with malachite but I'm green with envy…what a wonderful afternoon!

    Amy
    www.amyvermillion.com/blog

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  18. Rashon Carraway3.3.11

    Looks like a fantastic time was had by all.


    Mr. Goodwill Hunting

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  19. Anonymous3.3.11

    Oh I would love to meet Hutton in person! He's such a styling genius.

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  20. Anonymous3.3.11

    I would die...Looks lovely, I am sooooo happy for you...You so deserve....:)

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  21. Suzanne3.3.11

    Lucky you, I love Tony Duquette's extravagant decor. I have the Hutton Wilkinson and Wendy Goodman book, what a treat, thank you for sharing this encounter with us, I am very excited for you.

    decogirlmontreal

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  22. Lilly3.3.11

    Lucky girls!! Looks like a lovely time!! And those plates!!! swoon:)

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  23. Kristin Kerr3.3.11

    What a lucky lady! Quite possibly the most beautiful table setting I've ever seen! Tony Duquette is my very favorite - Thanks for sharing.

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  24. Anonymous9.3.11

    Oh to live like that every day! Working on it!

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