December 06th, 2022

Deeda Blair: Food, Flowers & Fantasy, with A Cocktail Reception

On the evening of Tuesday, December 6, Verdura CEO Ward Landrigan and President Nico Landrigan hosted an intimate evening celebration in honor of philanthropist, style icon, and preeminent hostess Deeda Blair and her new book Deeda Blair: Food, Flowers & Fantasy.  

Held at the Verdura Salon overlooking Central Park, guests braved a rainy NYC night to enjoy holiday cocktails and conversation.  Some of the stylish attendees included Wendy Goodman, Jane Blair, Nina Brody, Martha Stewart, Susan Magrino, and Christopher Spitzmiller.

  Published by Rizzoli, the beautifully photographed book shares Catherine "Deeda" Blair’s inspirations for entertaining with understated elegance and distinction, accompanied by menus, recipes, table settings, and charming stories about her extraordinarily colorful life. Central to the narrative are six fantasy meals, each accompanied by a menu, and floral arrangements that are inspired by the people and places that have shaped Blair's own inimitable and envied taste and style.

ABOUT VERDURA

Verdura is an American fine jeweler headquartered at 745 Fifth Avenue in New York City.  The company was founded in 1939 by Sicilian Duke Fulco di Verdura, and is internationally recognized for its timeless, elegant, and distinctly original designs.

The Verdura collection of jewelry is available at the company’s New York salon at 745 Fifth Avenue overlooking Central Park as well as select retail partners, including Bergdorf Goodman, select Neiman Marcus locations, Greenleaf & Crosby in Palm Beach, Obsidian in London, and Mindham Fine Jewelry in Toronto. Additional information is available at www.verdura.com.

Photos by John Sanderson/AnnieWatt.com

Photo on the cover: Ward Landrigan, Deeda Blair, Nico Landrigan

Photo on the left: Ilana Green, Judith Landrigan, Deeda Blair, Suprya Malik

Photos below:

Wendy Goodman, Deeda Blair, Anne Goldrasch

Wendy Goodman, Pam Sommers, Charles Miers

Julia Boehning, James Haag, Jill Esterman, Mary Lou Vetrano

 Jane Blair Oberle, Nico Landrigan, Kim Landrigan

Margaret Chase, Pam Sommers

Nico Landrigan, Martha Stewart, Ward Landrigan

Susan Magrino, Wendy Goodman

Claire Potter, Chris Spitzmiller, Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart, Charles Miers