Celebrating "Martha's Flowers" at the Jasper Showroom
My book, “Martha’s Flowers: A Practical Guide to Growing, Gathering, and Enjoying” continues to inspire and inform all those who flip through its pages. I just love this book, especially our deluxe hard cover edition - it’s a perfect holiday gift.
To celebrate this deluxe version, internationally renowned interior designer, Michael S. Smith, hosted a very special event, last week, at his Jasper Showroom in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. More than 150 friends, colleagues and members of the media were in attendance. Kevin Sharkey and I had such a wonderful time signing copies and talking with the crowd - I hope you saw our Instagram posts at @MarthaStewart48 and @seenbysharkey. “Martha’s Flowers” is filled with stunning photographs, and so many tips for planting, maintaining and arranging all your favorite flowers - I hope you have your copy!
Here are more photos from the event, enjoy.
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- The Jasper Showroom is a wonderful resource for members of the design trade. It offers the complete Jasper collection of furniture, fabrics, and accessories as well as collections from Michael’s favorite artisans. It was so great to see the cover of the book in the window.
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- Inside, Michael Smith’s team set up a gorgeous backdrop for photos. Here I am with Michael and Kevin. (Photo by Kolasinski for BFA)
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- There are beautiful pieces in every corner of the showroom – always fresh, always evolving, (Photo by Kolasinski for BFA)
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- The Jasper Showroom provides an environment where one can shop for every room in a house in an easy, elegant way. (Photo by Kolasinski for BFA)
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- There were signs throughout the showroom featuring photographs from the book – thank you, Michael, and your wonderful staff for promoting the book and for hosting such a lovely party!
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- And here is a photo of our team – senior account supervisor at Magrino, Mary Blanton Ogushwitz, my publicist, Susan Magrino, Kevin, our head of video development, Kim Miller-Olko and my special projects producer, Judy Morris. (Photo by Kolasinski for BFA)
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- The area designated for our book signing was also backed with a giant image of the book’s cover. (Photo by Kolasinski for BFA)
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- Copies of the book were displayed on various tables and shelves. I am so proud of this deluxe edition. (Photo by Kolasinski for BFA)
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- Many tables were also decorated with arrangements inspired by the book. (Photo by Kolasinski for BFA)
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- Tasty hors d’oeuvres were prepared by Michael’s personal chef, Chris Kidder. They include crudites, cheese, fruit and meat assortments. (Photo by Kolasinski for BFA)
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- Kevin and I posed for some media photos before we sat down for the book signing. (Photo by Kolasinski for BFA)
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- So many people attended – we were very busy.
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- It was nice to see guests purchase books for themselves and for friends and family. Here are Camilla Hansen, Liz Layug, and Paola Franco. (Photo by Kolasinski for BFA)
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- Here are Kim, Daisy Toye, and Joe Petrillo. Everyone had such a good time – it was a very energetic and fun gathering. (Photo by Kolasinski for BFA)
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- As you know, I always stop to take photos with guests whenever I can. It was great to see so many friends, colleagues, and members of the media – the Jasper Showroom was a full house. (Photo by Kolasinski for BFA)
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- Here are three more happy customers – Jonathan Maxen, Mark Williams, and Staci Malone. (Photo by Kolasinski for BFA)
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- Once I sign a book, I pass it on to Kevin to sign – we have developed a very efficient production line process. (Photo by Kolasinski for BFA)
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- Here is another fun photo. I love talking to everyone in line – it’s a chance for me to hear how my books have inspired people over the years.
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- Kevin and I posed together with guests as well. Here we are with guests Amy Ha, Paulina Eavasilthuk, and Kentaro Kamaya. (Photo by Kolasinski for BFA)
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- We signed almost 200-books in all – it was a successful event. (Photo by Kolasinski for BFA)
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- And here I am with Michael’s partner, James Costos, American diplomat and former United States Ambassador to Spain and Andorra. James also authored a book entitled “El Amigo Americano”. In it, he shares the story of my visit to Madrid when I cooked in the embassy kitchen in front of a group of young aspiring Spanish chefs. (Photo by Kolasinski for BFA)
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- It was so nice to see guests flipping through the pages of the book – there are so many gorgeous photographs. (Photo by Kolasinski for BFA)
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- Everyone had such a good time – it was a very energetic and fun gathering. (Photo by Kolasinski for BFA)
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- Guests also took selfies with the book and posted them on their personal social media patforms.(Photo by Kolasinski for BFA)
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- Here’s a great photo of Kevin and actress, model, comedian, and television host, Tracee Ellis Ross. (Photo by Kolasinski for BFA)
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- If you don’t have a copy of the book yet, just click on the highlighted link above to order one right now! “Martha’s Flowers: A Practical Guide to Growing, Gathering, and Enjoying” – it’s a book you’ll love to give as a gift and to keep for yourself! (Photo by Kolasinski for BFA)
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