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LAUNCH PARTY // Restoration Hardware Spring 2012

Fun night!

I feel so fortunate to have been invited to the premiere of the Restoration Hardware “Exposed” Spring 2012 collection at their beautiful Beverly Blvd. location last night! The 2-story space is amazing, with a full olive grove-d patio just outside. There was lots o’ music, food, drinks, pretty people and pretty stuff.

It’s always a bit awkward to be snapping photos at these events, so I made the husband take a quick one of me before it started to get really crowded. :o)

Great lineup, right??

How can you not love ginormous chandeliers in even bigger bird cages, suspended by thick rope?

Me thinks this Moroccan rug trend is catching on (wink)…love the modern color ways.

What’s better than a linen-covered oversized, overstuffed chesterfield sofa? One paired with wood stumps, over a zebra rug, that’s what.

So I did have a few celeb sightings, and got to talk up Jeremiah Brent, who designed Rachel Zoe’s house and is now heading up her home line. And being a local girl at heart, I was really over the moon to get to chat with Hawaii Five-0 actress Autumn Reeser and her husband! They have a 10-month old, and are the sweetest! I didn’t realize she has a blog — check out her son’s nursery…super cute. I’ll be following!

Have you seen the new Restoration Hardware collection? What do you think? My husband and I were discussing how much they’ve completely rehauled their image and product line in such a short time! Impressive.

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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  1. Things That Sparkle says

    March 23, 2012 at 5:58 am

    What a fun party to attend!!! Looks like a fabulous night.

  2. Paloma {LaDolceVita} says

    March 23, 2012 at 6:22 am

    This is part of why I wish I lived in LA! I was invited to this party and was so sad to miss it since I live in Texas. So glad to hear you had a great time! XO

  3. Miya @ Design Indulgences says

    March 23, 2012 at 6:42 am

    Haven’t seen the new collection but realized my city has one while shopping with my client. I was super excited.

  4. Naomi@Design Manifest says

    March 23, 2012 at 7:28 am

    Sounds like so much fun! I love Blackbird Vineyards.

  5. Sharon@house58blog.com says

    March 23, 2012 at 7:40 am

    It has been interesting to watch their product line change. I sense they are trending a little more then they used to, which I love. Great pics of you, by the way, you always looks so happy with a little twinkle in your eye! So glad you had fun out with your hubs!

  6. Nuha says

    March 23, 2012 at 8:21 am

    i wouldn’t think that RH would sell moroccan rugs..but they do look great! Looks like you had a blast :-)

    http://nuhasofiyan.blogspot.com

  7. jillian says

    March 23, 2012 at 9:08 am

    How fun! And how cute is Autumn Reeser?? Looks like a blast!

  8. Lily says

    March 23, 2012 at 9:39 am

    Looks like lots of fun…and you look fabulous !! Love all of their new designs !

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

  9. Alexa says

    March 23, 2012 at 9:48 am

    Oh my goodness…so fun. Love those chandeliers in bird cages. Fun decor idea.

  10. Neda says

    March 23, 2012 at 10:31 am

    Erika, you look so pretty…I love your top. ;) Looks like an amazing party! I always seem to find one or two things every season at Restoration Hardware that I love…

  11. elizabeth says

    March 23, 2012 at 10:34 am

    you look great, as always! wish I lived there – you get to go to the greatest parties (*sigh*)…
    xoxo -e (modern24seven)

  12. viv says

    March 23, 2012 at 11:19 am

    Looks like a fabulous party!!

  13. Bettina says

    March 23, 2012 at 11:23 am

    Looks like a beautiful event! How neat that you got to chat up Jeremiah, he’s got fabulous taste! Hope you have a good weekend!

  14. Irene Gianos says

    March 23, 2012 at 11:40 am

    What a fun party and all their new looks! A Restoration Hardware is opening later this year LESS than 1 mile from my home in OKC! So much that I have to look forward to! You’re a doll!

    xoxo
    irene

  15. {The Design Daredevil} Jessie D. Miller says

    March 23, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    I was just at Resto yesterday checking on an order for a client. They have really evolved and offer amazing pieces.

    You look adorable! I love Jeremiah, felt so bad for him when he got fired, glad they came to their senses.

  16. Andi of My Beautiful Adventures says

    March 23, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    What a beautifully decorated party and you looked GORGEOUS!!!

  17. Autumn says

    March 24, 2012 at 12:39 am

    I love your pictures of the event & I loved meeting you, Erika! Your blog is fabulous– you are one chic mama! :)

  18. rikshaw design says

    March 24, 2012 at 9:02 am

    loved checking out autumn’s blog..esppecially all her hawaii stuff!
    fun party and you are too chic for words!

  19. Gaby [The Vault Files] says

    March 24, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    So fun! I’m love with those rugs, I really need to get my hands on one as soon as I get back home, this is a MUST for me ;)

  20. designchic says

    March 24, 2012 at 7:24 pm

    What a fun event and you look fabulous!! Love the chesterfield sofa ~

  21. Drew {Coral Cafe} says

    March 24, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    What a fun time you had! Glad you enjoyed yourself! I’m so excited about Autumn’s blog! Thanks so much for sharing! ;)

  22. Lonely Wife Project says

    March 26, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    I was so excited when they launched their small space collection! And Jeremiah is so dreamy. I love me a handsome fellow with good taste!

  23. Tonia says

    March 26, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    Looks like a great event to attend. I’m always on the fence with RH. Some of the things I love and most of I don’t but that sofa! *le sigh* I LOVE IT

  24. Lauren says

    March 30, 2012 at 7:13 pm

    How great you got invited! I heard it was a great party. There are some really great new pieces in the spring line. Hope you had fun!

  25. Sherry says

    March 31, 2012 at 4:44 am

    Lucky you! I love what Jerimiah did with Rachel’s home!!! They were so mean to him though….Now about RH. Do I like everything….no. But there are certainly some great pieces to use in a room to add character. I do kind of miss parts of the old RH.

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