Supporting Little Hands Virginia
What a
Wonderful World
2024 Spring Tablescapes Showcase
Where
The Jefferson Hotel
When
May 2nd & 3rd, 2024
Join us for the 2nd annual Spring Tablescapes Showcase to benefit Little Hands Virginia
Step into a world of design and purpose.
Anticipating 650 attendees, this year's event promises an immersive journey across diverse countries and design styles, all orchestrated by over 30 of the most acclaimed designers in Virginia and beyond.
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With a theme of "What a Wonderful World," event attendees are sure to be taken on a global adventure that is not to be missed.
An Evening at Tablescapes features an exclusive first look and grand reveal of the event's tablescapes. The following day, the Tablescapes Luncheon will include time for guests to view the tables and meet the designers, followed by a speaker that amplifies the theme and Little Hands Virginia's mission, and lunch while seated at the designed tables.
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Back this year is the silent art auction, which will be available for preview during An Evening at Tablescapes and close during the luncheon. You do not need to be present to win.
LOVE AND CARE
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Nurturing little hands, building brighter futures.
Join us in supporting the littlest hands in our community.
Event Details
An Evening at Tablescapes
Thursday, May 2nd
6:00pm - 9:00pm
​The exclusive grand reveal of the tablescapes, a moment of awe and wonder. Meet designers for firsthand insights into their creative process.
Enjoy live music, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and an open bar. Preview and begin bidding on the silent art auction with unique pieces, and enjoy a captivating short program and donation drive supporting Little Hands Virginia.
Cocktail attire.
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Due to high demand, tickets for An Evening at Tablescapes are sold out.
Tablescapes Luncheon
Friday, May 3rd
10:00am - 2:00pm
Experience the event’s grandeur with tablescapes viewing and mingling from 10:00am-11:30am. Meet and talk with the designers before enjoying lunch while seated at the amazing tablescapes. A special program with follow with keynote remarks by India Hicks, and a designer panel with Emma Brazilian and Emily Eerdmans.
Enjoy bubbles and wine, as well as live entertainment, throughout the day. The silent art auction will close during the event.
Fun luncheon attire.
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Due to high demand, tickets for the Tablescapes Luncheon are sold out.
Event Sponsors
Table Hosts
Anna and Holland Rhoads
Bea Gates of Gates Interiors
Brian McDermott, JETTY GROUP LLC
Jean Estes, Estes Express Lines
Joanna Harris & KK Harris
Leigh Farmer
Leigh Johnson Interiors
Liz Brown, Davenport & Company LLC
Liz Kilberg
Lauralee Allen
Moran Reeves & Conn
Sarah Graper
Sarah Holzbach
Miranda Saunders
McKinnon and Harris
Introducing our 2024 Keynote Speaker
India Hicks
Designer, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and mother of five, India Hicks was born in London, England, and comes from both British and design royalty. Her father was famed interior decorator David Hicks, and her mother is Lady Pamela Hicks, whose father was the last Viceroy of India. India has often made bold life choices, which have led to a multi-faceted, unexpected life journey. She has authored five design books, modeled for Ralph Lauren, among others, and been an on-air personality for networks ranging from Bravo to the BBC. She has had her hand in the design world for over two decades – from hotels to home collections.
Meet our 2024 Tablescapes Luncheon Design Panelists
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Emma Bazilian
Emma Bazilian is the content director at FREDERIC magazine and Frederic Media, and co-author of the book Charm School: The Schumacher Guide to Traditional Decorating for Today (Monacelli). A former editor at the Hearst Design Group and House Beautiful, where she coined the term “Grandmillennial,” she is also an avid needle pointer.
Emily Eerdmans
Emily Evans Eerdmans is a design historian and founder of Eerdmans, a fine and decorative arts gallery and consultancy in New York City. She is the author of several books including the newly published Mario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator as well as monographs on Madeleine Castaing and Henri Samuel. A close friend of Buatta, Eerdmans oversaw the dispersal of his estate, including the blockbuster auction at Sotheby’s. Eerdmans has a Master’s degree in Fine and Decorative Arts from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London, and has taught design history at the Fashion Institute of Technology and the New York School of Interior Design.
Little Hands Virginia ensures economically disadvantaged young children have the essentials they need from birth to improve outcomes for life. In 2022, the organization supported over 2,500 children through its network of 70 partners and is on pace to reach over 5,000 children in 2023.
2024 Tablescapes Committee
Designer Co-Chairs
Christina Bier, Bea Gates, KK Harris and Kate Montgomery
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Silent Art Auction Co-Chairs
Sarah Holzbach and Liza Pruitt
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Fundraising Co-Chairs
Lauralee Allen and Mary Farrell
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Correspondence Co-Chairs
Frances Farmer and Sarah Graper
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Decorations Chair
Lucy Kost
Volunteer
We need lots of volunteers to make this event possible. If you are interested in helping with set up, at An Evening at Tablescapes, or at the Tablescapes Luncheon, please contact taylor@littlehandsva.org.
Contact Us
Please contact us at events@littlehandsva.org and we will direct your question to the appropriate person.
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To learn more about Little Hands Virginia, visit littlehandsva.org.