Our Corporate Gift Division has spent the better part of two days preparing and delivering just over 100 stunning Phalaenopsis Orchid plants to recipients located all over Philadelphia. One client chose to present their clients with white orchids in modern square glass containers, whereas another corporate client chose magenta purple orchids planted in classic terra cotta pots lined with moss.  In either case, these are lovely holiday gifts that will provide elegance and good cheer long into the cold Winter months!

For more information on our Corporate Gift Division and Personal Shopping Services, call 215-790-2576.

Upcycling at its best!  The talented creative minds at Waverly and Irving have repurposed salvaged coffee cans, tea tins, antique boxes and Depression-era glass to design some adorable candles for the home. Ideal for holiday gifts, these handmade, aromatic soy candles are not only super stylish but eco-friendly!  {not to mention affordable}

Hand-poured natural soy wax, cotton wicks and carbon neutral; these delightful candles last forever (50-100 hours) and are not overpowering in fragrance.  Scents available include Hydrangea, Linen, Green Tea, Milk, Champagne, Chamomile, Bamboo Teak and Bergamot.  Waverly and Irving thought of everything, right down to including a small old-fashioned matchbook with each candle!

Waverly and Irving hand-poured soy candles in vintage cans and antique boxes are NOW AVAILABLE at Evantine at The Rittenhouse, our retail boutique located in the Upper Lobby of The Rittenhouse Hotel and Condominiums.  210 West Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, Open Monday-Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm.  Gift wrapping and shipping services available.

{Photos courtesy of Marie Labbancz}

The new seasonal Wildwood collection of home fragrances from Thymes is now in stock!

One of our most popular lines, (which always make sensational hostess gifts, by the way), the three woodland-inspired fragrances of Wildwood capture the feelings and scents of Autumn:  Bitter Orange & Cedar, Magnolia Fig & Vetiver, and Juniper Berry & Sandalwood.  Choose your aromatic preference:  fragrance mist, home candle, potpourri or diffuser.

Far be it from us to keep these stunning umbrellas from getting into the hands of stylish ladies everywhere.  Adored for their charm and cheer, we’ve had trouble keeping them in stock for months now!

Well we’re happy to announce that we’ve just received another shipment of these pretty parasols and you should pop in to Evantine at The Rittenhouse as soon as you can to get one!  Or call and have one of the stockists set them aside for you.  These umbrellas are not only gorgeous to look at but they’re the ideal protection from rain and sun as you make your way through town.  Wouldn’t these umbrellas be fabulous for brides or bridal parties who are out in the sun for hours taking formal photographs? What fun those photos would be in their wedding photo albums!

We do offer a large selection of styles and patterns, but the floral umbrellas are the most popular!  {As pictured immediately above, L to R}  Pink Gerbera and Water Lily.  {Below} Stepping out under this bright sunflower umbrella is a true mood changer.

Available while supplies last at Evantine at The Rittenhouse, 210 West Rittenhouse Square, Upper Lobby Level, Philadelphia, PA 215-790-2576.  We ship worldwide and gift wrapping is a pleasure.

Sunday, May 8th is Mother’s Day!  Just one fast-moving month away!  Mother’s Day is a time of commemoration and celebration of all things “Mom”: from breakfast in bed, to brunch in the city to gorgeous flower arrangements.

Our floral and fine gift boutique, Evantine at The Rittenhouse, will design and deliver a stunning bouquet of flowers to the Mom or Mom’s in your life, no matter where they are in the United States.  We invite you to pre-order one of our beautiful floral bouquets by May 1 to receive 10% off your order!

Call Evantine at The Rittenhouse 215-790-2576, 210 West Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, Open 10:00am-6:00pm, Monday-Saturday. 

We couldn’t agree more!  This Spring, our Floral and Fine Gift retail boutique, Evantine at The Rittenhouse, is showcasing a variety of new products made by skilled artisans from around the world.   It’s our pleasure to introduce the award-winning and eco-friendly, Beatriz Ball Collection of Fine Metalware from Mexico City, Mexico.

Founded in 1991, the Beatriz Ball Collection is comprised of elegant bowls, platters and service vessels that are handmade, one at a time, using the ancient art of sand casting.  Each innovative design is made using 100% recycled aluminum that, in its molten state, is poured into sand molds and then polished over and over again until nothing but a high shine remains.  In fact, each creation will be touched by up to twelve different artists before the piece is finished and ready for purchase.  Shown above, the new ANTIK Collection breathes new life into the timeless form of antiquity. Using the wavy lines and decorative patterns found in Latin cultural fabrics and hand painted pottery, sand molds were made to offer a textural statement for the modern table.  

Selected by many brides and grooms for its contemporary styling, Beatriz Ball metalware is also celebrated for its heirloom qualities and durability. Not only do these stunning pieces look sensational on the table but they are also functional!  They will not tarnish or lose their shine and can be used to heat, chill and safely serve food.  The perfect gift for Spring bridal showers, weddings and Mother’s Day celebrations.

Since 1982, Thymes’ loyal clientele has welcomed a wide selection of new and intriguing products, such as the Ambersweet Orange Collection of Room Fragrance, Bath Salts and Aromatic Candles.  The fragrance lingers for hours!

Evantine, our retail boutique at The Rittenhouse Hotel & Condominium, is proud to carry Thymes products.   

Evantine is located at The Rittenhouse, 210 West Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia 215.790.2576, tina@evantinedesign.com

Get the look shown above:
Charn & Co. Rose Hutch, Plates found on Etsy, Matteo Folk Napkins, Pom Pom at Home Charlie Linen Napkins, Flame Top Leaf urn.

With our great love of celebrations in common, we asked the expert party planner, Melissa Paul, at Evantine Design to share her inspirations for this season’s festivities. Evantine Design is a premier event design company in Philadelphia, PA with a fabulous sense of style.

We’re tremendously inspired by interior design and how it can be incorporated into party planning , personal gatherings and home entertaining.

In Spring, blooming branches burst to life overnight, awakening winter’s snoozing gray terrain with vibrant color and texture. It’s truly a magical time of bubbling love with couples choosing to embark on their own new beginnings.

When event design comes into play – happily, dramatic spaces such as the modern urban loft setting shown, don’t require major adornment. We do, however, believe in the power of a single striking focal point. Using back-to-back incredible weathered wooden farmhouse tables was perfect for a large display of flowering forsythia branches, limoncello garden roses and golden ranunculus blossoms. We also love to personalize tables with unique treasures such as creamy ceramic flowers holding calligraphed place cards and collections of metallic candlesticks. All sitting gracefully under a glamorous twinkling crystal chandelier!

Perhaps you’ll be inspired to decorate your party with stylish elements from home using a Bradshaw Kirchofer Farmhouse Dining Table, suspended Cream 5-light Crystal Chandelier, multiple Antiqued Mercury Glass Candle Sticks dancing down the table, multiple Palmetto Glass Vases filled with flowering branches and Ceramic Lotus Tealight Holders nestled in between for warm surface lighting.

Get the look shown above:
Palmetto glass floor vases, Ceramic Lotus Tealight Holder, Bradshaw Kirchofer Farmhouse Table, Charn & Company Rose Scroll Picture Frame, Cream 5-Light Chandelier with Crystal Prisms & Crystal Chains, Pressed Glass Candles Honeysuckle Candle, Metallic Ceramic Rose Tealight Holder, Metallic/Antiqued Mercury Glass Candle Holders.

If you are up early tomorrow morning, January 20^th at 6:00 am, please tune in to QVC.  Our friend Jennie Nigrosh will be selling her eco-friendly reusable garment bag, The Green Garmento.  As featured on The Today Show, The Green Garmento is a garment, laundry and duffle bag all in one.  So next time you hit the dry cleaner you can skip the plastic and take your clothes home in The Green Garmento.  There is no easier way to GO GREEN.

If 6:00 am in the morning is too early to shop, check out the product on their website and on youTube:

www.thegreengarmento.com

http://www.youtube.com/user/jnigrosh 

THE TODAY SHOW Features The Green Garmento!

Some of our absolute FAVORITE items: 

A “Beast” from sigiKids.  Made by hand in Germany, BEASTS are a designer plush line of Cool Cuddlies that adults and children over ten can relate to. They are as close as you can get to having a real pet, without the shedding, feeding and the mess!  Each “‘Beast” (and we carry 16 animals) comes with their own stylish black nylon bag for storage and travel.  

A gorgeous silk scarf or wool shawl from weaveTree.  As seen and celebrated on Oprah’s Favorite List, weaveTree was started in 2002 by a woman who came to the US from India with a background in home furnishing and a love for rich textiles.  She started to create shawls and scarves using traditional India weaving techniques but with a contemporary flair that will blend into any wardrobe.  True conversation pieces that are feminine, delicate and versatile.  We offer many styles in tones of subtle black and champagne to shimmering teal and plum.

A gorgeous MICHAEL ARAM Pomegranate Seder Plate or Lemonwood Ice Bucket.  (we have coordinating menorahs, coasters, tongs and trays in these lines as well).

Snacks like Peanut Crunch and Chocolate Pretzels from FUNKY CHUNKY.   The PERFECT item to have on hand for anything from a hostess gift, a long train ride to grandma’s or for a small bowl on your coffee table! (might we suggest a small Lemonwood Nut Bowl from Michael Aram?) 

Black & White Scotty Dog or Pigglet Salt & Pepper Shaker Sets from PRESENT TIME.

A plush teddy bear, sippy cup or plate from WOODOURS – THE WOOD BEAR FAMILY.   The Woodours is a collection from France that tells the story of a daddy bear and his baby son, walking, fishing and singing songs together.   

FREIA or DALA Hand and Body Lotions, Soap and Bath Essence from MOR Cosmetics.  The brand is sold in some of the world’s savviest beauty and lifestyle shops, emporiums, spas and department stores, including Harrods & Fenwick’s in the UK, Fred Segal, Nordstrom, Lisa Kline & Anthropologie in the USA, David Jones & Myer in Australia. 

A Dots & Stripes Cappucino Tower Set from pt, from The Netherlands.   PERFECT for your urban kitchen or a college dorm room.

And OF COURSE who doesn’t need a rubber ducky from the uber clever bud from Australia?  [LOVE, SAFARI, PLAID, POKER, CAMO and BRIT ducks shown but many more designs are available in our store]