Or should I make that Hutton Wilkinson style? In the June/July issue of C magazine, there is a neat little article about the way Hutton Wilkinson and his wife Ruth entertain at their home "Dawnridge" (you know, Tony Duquette's former home). On the table above, set for a luncheon, Wilkinson chose an emerald green tablecloth for the table, which is adorned with Chinese figures and pagodas from Duquette's collection. I just love the ballroom chairs with their malachite-patterned chair pads. And continuing with the malachite theme are the plates by D.L. & Co.
And what will the guests eat and drink at this elegant luncheon in a rather exotic setting? Hibiscus lemonade, Fattoush salad, and fromage blanc with berries and honey for dessert. I don't know if the guests will get the chance to have a piece of the "coral" cake, seen below- it's too pretty to cut!
Finally, the satiated guests will get to take home a very stylish party favor- a D.L. & Co. Duquette candle. My luncheons and dinners tend not to end with favors, but I just might change my mind!
A cake too pretty to eat! Cake by Cake Divas in Los Angeles
I'm smitten with these malachite plates D.L. & Co.
The Duquette candle by D.L. & Co.
(Image at top and of cake from C Magazine; Peter Wintersteller photographer)
Imagine the happy guests! What a treat to attend a dinner where someone has put so much thought into it.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you shared this. I would have missed it. Must finally subscribe to C!
ReplyDeleteThat cake is absolutely AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous setting -- and that cake is truly so wonderful! I just don't know if I could eat it -- BUT after a glass or two of bubbly -- I'm sure I could be persuaded! LOL! Thanks for sharing -- such a pretty posting!
ReplyDeleteJan at rosemary Cottage
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ReplyDeleteI wonder if I can convince our condo association that we're in serious need of a landscape renovation?
Have you had the decadently delicious death by chocolate chocolates from DL&Co? Not only gorgeous (they're shaped as tiny skulls - very Day-of-the-Dead-esque), but so rich and sinful you might actually BELIEVE you're sitting right there on the Wilkerson's garden podium!
Thanks for the wonderful post!
Tristan
Tristan- I must be out of the loop! Somehow I missed those chocolates- I'm sure they must be on the website. Little skull chocolates... I love it! Rather decadent ;)
ReplyDeleteOkay, I love, love, love the malachite plates. But I think I'd only use them as service plates (do they come that size?). I think food against malachite might not be a good look.
ReplyDeleteAesthete- The site actually doesn't give the diameter of the plate. Malachite service plates would be smashing! Also, I think they would work as dessert plates- raspberry sauce or crème anglaise might not look too bad against the malachite.
ReplyDeleteI am SO in love with that malachite plate...I have to have one! or two...or a whole set!
ReplyDeleteIlove the colour of the candle! It must look beautiful when it's lit.
ReplyDeleteI love the Duquette look. Original,luxe and rather madcap. That emerald green is terrific...that was such a 40's color. And that cake!!!!
ReplyDeletePhilip- You hit the nail on the head- emerald green is def. a 1940s color... very Dorothy Draper!
ReplyDeleteoh wow. i am in LOVE with malachite right now!! and the table setting... so gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteTo die for, what a lovely table setting!! The cake is a work of art too, I would hate to be the first one to ask for a piece :)
ReplyDelete~Kate
You know how nuts I am about organically inspired stuff. Anything with roots in nature and I'm all about it.
ReplyDeleteI need friends like these who throw parties like this.
ReplyDeleteThe malachite plate is so pretty, putting food on it would ruin it.
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OMG! This is FAB-U-LUS! I am inspired.
ReplyDeleteThat cake is totally out of control! AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteInStyle illustrated the Douglas Little (D.L. & Co.) malachite plates in December 2007 on page 372. They are dinner-size, porcelain, with a painted 14k gold rim, and are $225 for a set of four at Maxfield in Los Angeles, 310-274-8800.
ReplyDeleteThe plates are also on the D.L. & Co. website, www.dlcompany.com, but prices, sadly, are not listed. Telephone 213-624-9010.