Sneak Peek...On Location FLAVOR Magazine Photoshoot

Large Mason Jars hold Sylvie's freshly cut hydrangeas....

I spent yesterday morning styling several tables for a FLAVOR Magazine photoshoot at the lovely home of Sylvie Rowand of Laughing Duck Gardens and Cookery.  FLAVOR's gifted photographer was Molly Peterson of  mJm Photography, who I have always enjoyed working with.

It was a gorgeous morning with a slight cool breeze, a refreshing respite from 95+ degree weather here in Virginia. A truly perfect day to work outside.

My first of three tablescapes was to be a casual gathering of friends, a little rustic and a little chic, and really easy for anyone to emulate. I used an array of specific items from my shop to create the soothing ambiance for the table and then added pieces of nature from around the house such as grapevines, leaves, and hydrangeas.  Everything needed to be a pretty backdrop to the main event, Sylvie's delectable dishes.  Nature was all around in this setting, so it was fun to be able to bring some of that feeling to the table itself.

Here is just a little peek at what to expect. These are all my own photographs. Molly's final photos I'm sure will wow you! Sylvie Rowand's food column, along with several photographs from this shoot, will be in the upcoming AUG/SEPT issue of FLAVOR Magazine, so be on the look out!

Before.......

Close-up detail.....

Almost complete, waiting for Sylvie's delicious food to be served up.......

Flavor Magazine & R.H. Ballard Hosting Book, Food & Wine Events to Benefit Rappahannock Food Pantry

On May 14th, 2011, FLAVOR Magazine and R.H. Ballard Shop & Gallery are hosting two fabulous events to benefit the Rappahannock Food Pantry.

From 2:00 - 4:30pm, join us at R.H. Ballard for a delicious Book & Wine Event featuring Jason Tesauro, acclaimed author and speaker who will entertain us with musings on the art of a gentlemanly lifestyle, give advice about food and wine pairings, explore manners and etiquette in the modern world, and sign copies of his just-released book:

The Modern Gentleman: A Guide to Essential Manners, Savvy and Vice, 2nd Edition.

Barboursville Vineyards will be on site pouring their award-winning wines, and delectable nibbles and superb Virginia fare will be served. A tasty and engaging event not to be missed!

A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to the Rappahannock Food Pantry, serving those in need in Rappahannock County, Virginia.

Just steps away, be sure to attend FLAVOR Magazine's spectacular food and wine event which takes place at The Meadows, the historic home of John & Beverly Sullivan.

 

The Meadows, Washington, VA

Tickets for this benefit are $85.00 and can be purchased online at www.flavormags.com, and email at info@flavormags.com, (540) 987-9299. Proceeds from this event will go to the Rappahannock Food Pantry.

There will be an amazing wine auction, delicious foods from Rappahannock County, and superb Virginia wines chosen by a select group of wine experts and sommeliers, including: Kathryn Morgan, Master Sommelier at Citronelle, Dave MacIntyre of The Washington Post, Andy Myers, Sommelier at City Zen, Jennifer Knowles, Wine Director at the Inn at Little Washington, Kevin Switz, Sommelier at Foti's, Ramon Navaerz, Wine Director at Adour, Bill Plante, CBS White House Correspondent, and Melissa Harris, Publisher and Founder of Flavor Magazine.

Both of these events raise much needed money to support the Rappahanock Food Pantry. If you are unable to attend either of these wonderful events, please consider donating to the RFP:

Monetary donations welcome. Please mail to the following address:

Rappahannock Food Pantry
50 Sullivan St., Suite A
Warrenton, VA 20186
All donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by IRS