Venue & Props: Metropolitan West Elm // Food & Photography: Anna Naphtali Food: Goldmine, Vivace, Dean & Deluca // Coffee: Not Just Coffee // Paper Design: Lauren Calnin // Video: Caravan Cinema Co. // Flowers: Philosphy Flowers // Event Assistance: Ariana Clare & Goldmine // Linens: Hey Love Events // Music: Jude Moses
This might have been the best dinner party I've ever thrown ;). I cannot thank our vendors, sponsors, guests and friends enough. Katie & the West Elm crew were so helpful. The chefs from Vivace made them most incredible food, I still can't get over it, if you are in town you have to get a martini with their house-made cello and anything off their menu is worth it. Thank you James from Not Just Coffee for bringing your fans and pouring us something special all night. Jude Moses, was a great surprise, and as soon as their album hits I'm going to wear it out. Goldmine always brings the good vibes and amazing food, and I have to say thanks to Kyle Young for helping with the wine selection, I'm still enjoying your choices. And then to finish off the evening everyone went home with a hand-wrapped bouquet from Kelly of Philosophy Flowers along with a cute owl West Elm mug & Goldmine rosmary sea salt.
Thank you to everyone who came and participated, what a beautiful night.
Here was our menu for the evening, celebrating 'The Kinfolk Table' cookbook.
Le Menu
Anna Naphtali / The Colorful Living Project
Wildflower Honey Stuffed Goat Cheese with Balsamic-soaked figs
'Pickled Plate' of marinated beets, olives, raw radishes & pickled green beans
Vivace
Autumn Sangria, Fig-Stuffed & Porcetta Suckling Pig
Brown Sugar Butternut Squash, Creamy Hand-rolled Gnocchi
Dean & Deluca
Apple Hazelnut Kale Salad & Chili Lime Cilantro Shrimp
Goldmine
Maple-Bacon Root Vegetables
Handmade Butternut Squash, Apple, & Bourbon Pecan Pie
Not Just Coffee
Banko Gotiti Natural Sun-dried Coffee
This is a perfect outfit for a casual Saturday at the market. I pretty much love that bag.
Sometimes I want to feel like I can just hop on a motorcycle and ride away... If I were, this is what I'd wear.
On December 14th, I'll be doing a styling event with Madewell from 4-7 at the South Park location. There will be Prosecco cocktails, bloggers, stylists, give-aways and an Instagram challenge that could win you some Madewell favorites. I'll post more details soon. Be sure to come say hello!
Until the event, I'll be doing some style posts for Madewell in the following weeks, putting together looks that I like or that I actually wear for different functions.
Today's ensemble is my "photographer style" outfit for shooting editorials in the field. This is actually what I wear almost every time I'm shooting assignment work.
Who knew my favorite shirt this year is called "the ex-boyfriend flannel?" Moving along.
I have been a fan of wearing boots since the first time Doc Martens were in style back in choker-wearing high-school days. But these days I wear them for practical reasons. You never know what you are going to have to walk through when you're shooting outside. At my last shoot I had to climb on the side of a large iron sculpture to get the best angle at a wedding. I like to feel like I'm always ready for an adventure even when I'm working... and wearing boots make me feel like I'm ready for whatever comes my way.
I also like to have everything I need strapped on my body especially when I work. In this photo I am wearing my Mark iii and holding a Mamiya 645... all the extra bits, batteries & business cards are in my pack attached to my belt. I've had this painter's belt for ten years and have worn it that long too, but you could get the same close look with the sketchbook bag worn crossed-over the shoulder.
Stay tuned for more Madewell looks and fashion talk.
You are invited to the last Kinfolk event of the year! Come take the day off and enjoy a fun afternoon of crafting, seasonal spirit, food & conversation. Hurry & Sign up here!
December 15th, 3:00 Metropolitan West Elm
1. Feu de Bois "Gris" Candle / Firewood / www.diptyqueparis.com
2. Kate Spade "La Pavillion" iPhone 5 Case / www.katespade.com
3. Rebecca Minkoff "Jody Pouch" / www.rebeccaminkoff.com/
4. Large Chalkboard Globe / http://domino.com
5. Elbow Patches Love Striped Sweater / www.voguec.com
6. Amor Lux Socks (Navy Stripe) / http://store.kaufmann-mercantile.com
7. ASOS Black Boots / www.asos.com
7. ASOS Black Boots / www.asos.com
event host, food & photography: Anna Naphtali // partners, food & prep: Goldmine // venue: Camp Canaan // campfire music: Bad Dogs ;)
It seems wrong after snow flurries to post such a summery event... but since late August I've been behind on the world, but it's time to get back to business. This event was so much fun! and a lot of hard work for the prep team There's something so refreshing about getting in nature, by water, and cooking your own meal. It was so creative and exciting. We set up a long table with baskets of produce, herbs, fruit, cheese and meat fresh from the farmer's market. I suggested some combinations and recipes but everyone got to experiment with their own flavor profiles and whimsical ideas to throw in the fire.
All of these items were put into foil and baked until you peek inside and see it's ready.
Our menu:
beef stew with beer, fresh herbs & vegetables (and salt & pepper)
fire roasted corn with freshly grated parmesan cheese, Sriracha and lime
roasted peaches with brown sugar, brie cheese and thyme
"stick bread" bread dough wrapped on a stick, cooked over the fire dipped in butter and fresh parmesan cheese
homemade honey marshmallow s'mores with bacon, dark chocolate and old fashioned graham crackers
Goldmine made homemade marshmallows with honey and I promise it was the best marshmallow I have ever eaten.
To see a few more snippets from our event and the events held in Norway, Russia & Nashville check out Kinfolk's Campfire Gallery.
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