27 October 2010

The World of Madeleine Castaing Launched and Set Sail



Last night friends, colleagues and family turned out to help me celebrate the publication of The World of Madeleine Castaing.   The Haughtons along with Bruce Addison, Maureen Footer and Charlotte Moss generously hosted the launch party which took place in the International Show's Glorious Food Cafe.

The hosts of the evening: Maureen Footer, Bruce Addison, and Charlotte Moss
Beth and her team from Potterton Books kept me on track...

...which I needed because it was too much fun talking to everyone...

...like the extremely stylish and renowned milliner Rod Keenan and connoisseur Philip Hewat-Jaboor
Pigs in blankets and miniature grilled cheese sandwiches from Glorious Food kept everyone happy as did the absolutely delicious and refreshing special cocktail of the evening, the Cointreau Blush, courtesy of Remy Cointreau.

  1. Put ice into a tall glass
  2. Add 30ml Cointreau
  3. Add 10ml Lime juice
  4. Top with 60ml Pink grapefruit
  5. Finish with 70ml Soda
  6. Stir well
  7. Add a lime wedge as a garnish

Thank you to everyone who came - it was thrilling meeting other kindred members of the cult of Castaing!  And a special thank you to Magda Grigorian and the International Show for a most splendid evening.

Originally posted on the International Show Blog.

19 comments:

Bruce Barone said...

Congratulations!

And......

Cheers!!!

ArchitectDesign™ said...

love the gloves!

home before dark said...

Your book arrived today. Felt so in the moment. Will have to read it in my study with its leopard carpet and MC colors. You look divine Madame EEE in your Castaing blue and most wonderful purple gloves. Finally after months of dusty research and alone with a keyboard, you get to celebrate with the cult of Castaing and feel the love.

ps How could I forget that glorious up swept do? So much more exotic than a wig with a chin strap!

Lynne Rutter said...

and the blue satin yes!!
congratulations!

Rose C'est La Vie said...

Congratulations Emily. MC would have been delighted with all this, especially your tribute dress which is divine darling!

Toby Worthington said...

Ah, the bay leaf headdress and those purple gloves!
That would have been worth the journey. I am told
by my special agent that it was a fabulous event.
And Amazon alerts me that the book is due at any
moment. All very exciting!
My very best wishes to the distinguished author.

Christa Pirl Furniture & Interiors said...

Congrats! Can't wait to get a copy!

Lucindaville said...

Finally! It has been on my "Wish List" forever!

Anonymous said...

Brava! KDM

John J. Tackett said...

Congratulations on the immediate success of your new book! I cannot wait to read it cover to cover!

Cathy Whitock said...

Emily,

Sick I couldn't be there -- looked like a great event! Bravo to you and can't wait to get my copy. See you soon and here's to you and Castaing!

CW

Laura Casey Interiors said...

love the gloves and the hair! Congratulations on the publication. Can't wait to read it.

P.Gaye Tapp at Little Augury said...

Emily a fantastic send off to a perfect book, so happy & honored to be there with you to celebrate and yes the hair was gorgeous as was the author. pgt

designchic said...

Congratulations! I've been anxiously awaiting the release...mine's ordered, and I can't wait to get it!

HOBAC said...

Can't wait for my copy to arrive.


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By Life and Land Ne'er Granted
Now, Voyager
Sail Thou Forth to Seek and Find

Anonymous said...

I am thrilled to have been at this most elegant event! Sincere congratulations to you, Emily! It was a glittering evening and you were its brightest star. I can't wait to have several hours alone with this fascinating and beautiful book.

24 Corners said...

You were just exuding glamour! Congratulations and I'm so looking forward to indulging in some serious book time when I get my copy.

Best...
xo J~

Karena said...

I will be at your next event here in Kansas City, Emily, very excited!

Karena
Art by Karena

Janet said...

You look so glamorous! Congratulations and hurrah!