Matthew Mead Launch Party (A Behind the Scenes Look)

Saturday night was very special. On Saturday night I went to the launch party to celebrate Matthew Mead’s new magazines – Matthew Mead’s Upcycled Style (which my home and blog are featured in) and Matthew Mead’s Decorating (his brand new issue that is filled to the brim with gorgeous homes and styling ideas).

Matthew Mead and Danielle Driscoll

Matthew and Jenny Mead are the two most lovely people.  In his 25 years of publishing they’ve never had a party to celebrate all their hard work and achievements.  That party finally came in an intimate gathering at Maison Decor, Amy Chalmer’s beautiful shop.  In attendance were very talented, funny and the kindest people.

I’ve only known Matthew since January but I’ve been a fan of his work for a long time.  His images and his words take your breathe away.  But Matthew, the person, is so amazing.  He’s kind, he’s funny, he’s unassuming and maybe even a little shy.  He’s the type of person who lifts everyone up, who celebrates your achievements but also cheers you over the next hurdle.  In life, it is so important to find these genuine souls and to hold onto them. The evening was so magical and filled with beautiful gifts and sentiments and stories of what went into each piece in the magazine.

I thought you guys might enjoy a behind the scenes look at a very wonderful night. The pictures are a mixture of mine, Matthew’s and a bunch of friends’ images.  I got so busy chatting and enjoying the night!

Please step inside Maison Decor:

Maison Decor Vignette Photo by Matthew Mead
Photo by Matthew Mead

 

I brought my mom as my special guest and she really enjoyed it.

My mom

Everything was so beautiful from the chalk art to the 12 foot wall devoted to Matthew’s beautiful magazines.

Beautiful 12 foot wall featuring images of Matthew Meads New Magazine
Photo by Matthew Mead

 

Amy went all out transforming her shop into a gorgeous party in celebration of Matthew.  She was the hostess with the mostest!

Amy Serving Drinks at the Matthew Mead Lauch Party
Photo by Matthew Mead

 

Here’s a lovely photo of a few of us who are featured in the magazine:

Matthew Mead Launch Party photo by Amy Chalmers
Photo by Amy Chalmers

 

All these ladies were so lovely and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting them in person.  We’ve been chatting non-stop on Instagram and Facebook. From left to right –  Ellen McHale, Matthew, Amy, Sandra Caballo, me and Cary Prycer Goodrich.

Amy and Matthew

Vignette at Maison Decor

Vintage Hat Box

Matthew Mead Launch Party Sparkling Cider
Photo by Matthew Mead

 

The food was amazing! Colorful peppers and veggies:

Matthew Mead Launch colorful food
Photo by Matthew Mead

 

Matthew brought this amazing spicy shrimp!  I can’t wait to get my hands on this recipe and it is Whole30!  Yum!

Matthew Mead Shrimp
Image by Matthew Mead

 

In front of the wall!

Matthew and I at the Launch Party

It was such a fun event and filled with so many laughs and smiles.

Matthew Mead Launch Photo by Elyse Major
Image by Elyse Major

 

We signed each others magazines like they were year books.

My face hurt from laughing and smiling so much.

I love this picture of Elyse and Jenny:

Elyse Major and Jenny Mead Photo by Matthew Mead
Photo by Matthew Mead

 

I also love this one that Ellen captured of the speeches!  We all went around talking about what our day with Matthew was like and then he said a few words on how much coming to our homes meant to him.

Speaches Photo by Amy Chalmers
Photo by Amy Chalmers

 

I feel so lucky and blessed to be connected with Matthew and Jenny and all these wonderful people.  I’m going to leave their links below so you can check out their fabulous and inspiring work:

Matthew Mead Launch Party Photo by Ellen McHale
Photo by Ellen McHale

 

From Left to Right (click on name for link):

Cary Pryser Goodrich, Antique Dealer, Sandra Cavallo, Graphic Designer, Ellen McHale, Artist, Amy Chalmers, Owner of Maison Decor, Michelle Graham, Owner Birch Paper and Home, Me, Elyse Major, Writer and Owner Tinkered Treasures, Jenny and Matthew Mead

Finally, be sure to check out Matthew Mead’s Upcycled Style and Matthew Mead’s Decorating, two very beautiful magazines that you’ll want to keep forever and refer back to for inspiration and tips!  If you can’t find it in stores, click here to order it online!

 

 

 

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Vicki of EntriWP
9 years ago

So inspiring to see the celebrations of everyone’s accomplishments. Makes me strive for more! Love Amy’s beautiful shop which is very close by. Congrats to everyone!

Victoria
9 years ago

Oh so fun! I love the magazine. It truly is beautiful!!

elyse
9 years ago

what a lovely post, danielle!

amy orchestrated the perfect evening. all of the admiration and adoration in the room are such a testament to all that matthew mead is! honored to be part of it all!

xo
elyse

Tammy
9 years ago

Looks like a great time….love Mathews latest magazine so inspiring.

Mary @ Orphans With Makeup

Danielle, looks like it was a great celebration. Maison Decor looks like a beautiful shop. I will look for both those magazines next time I’m at Indigo.

Patty Green
9 years ago

What a beautiful post! Thank you for sharing, Danielle!

Sarah
9 years ago

Sounds like such an amazing, special night!!! Congrats to you and Matthew and all these wonderful ladies:) Love your dress! And the shop looks so pretty all decked out:) Thanks for the inside scoop!

Jennifer @ Town and Country Living

Oh how fun, Danielle!! I’m so happy for you and your experience. What an honor to be featured in Matthew’s magazine. So proud of you!!