harper + ash Hosts First "Come To Our Table" Events

harper and ash, Highland Park’s newest design destination, proudly kicked off its “Come To Our Table” event series in October with two inspiring events. On October 10, the store hosted a Trunk Show featuring wonderful wares from Inspired Generations. Inspired Generations began with the idea and creation of the “The Serving Peace,” a modern chip & dip platter in the shape of the iconic peace sign. Today the label boasts more than 400 iconic pieces, many of which were available exclusively at harper and ash for this one-time-only event. Guests perused and purchased pieces from Inspired Generations at the first of harper and ash’s “Come to Our Table” events.

The event series continued on October 17 when harper and ash welcomed Highland Park native Lindsay Meltzer, the founder and creative force behind Bright Bowls. Meltzer regaled guests with anecdotes about her journey to a healthy, vegan lifestyle. Discouraged by the selection, in even the healthiest of stores, she decided to start making her own creations at home for herself and her family of five. To impress her toughest critics, children ages 2 to 6, she knew her dishes had to be as beautiful as they were beneficial. Using only organic, gluten and dairy free ingredients, Meltzer created beautiful bowls that boasted the healthiest and freshest ingredients disguised in distinctive designs. Soon family and friends were placing orders for her creations and thus Bright Bowls was born. In addition to learning about the birth of Bright Bowls, guests watched as Meltzer created one of her signature bowls in harper and ash’s kitchen and had a chance to sample the final product. Guests left the event with full bellies and excitement for harper and ash’s future “Come to Our Table” events.

“We were thrilled to kick-off our event series with these two dynamic events and look forward to hosting many more” says Pam Hillman, owner of harper and ash. “Each of our ‘Come to Our Table’ events aligns with our mission to enhance customers lives and nourish their souls – whether it be through distinguished designs or one-of-a-kind creations, like Bright Bowls.”
harper and ash will continue to inspire shoppers with an exciting line-up of workshops, trunk shows and informative demos from local artisans and world-renowned brands. Mark your calendars for more “Come to Our Table” events in 2019, including:

November 14: Tired of take out? No one sympathizes more than Carly, of “Over Ordering In.” The plant-based guru and blogger will share her inspiration, as well as a few of her favorite recipes.

November 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: "Hostess with the mostest" Debbie Winton will wow guests with her beautiful charcuterie boards. With holiday entertaining in mind, Debbie will demo and discuss the perfect elements for a Thanksgiving appetizer board, a sweet selection for Hannukah or Christmas and a decadent brunch board for the morning-after.

December 5 from 12 to 2:00 p.m.: Rachel Modin will visit harper + ash for delightful cake decorating demo.

December 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Lindsay Stein Cohen is the premier event and party planner on the North Shore. Whether planning a wedding or sweet 16, she will stage the perfect day. Lindsay is bringing her magic to harper and ash and inspiring all with beautiful holiday tablescape ideas.

December 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: “Tis the season for sugar! Jamie Manewith of Sweet Chickadees will be baking and decorating her amazing holiday-inspired sugar cookies. Bring your sweet tooth – Jamie will bring the inspo!

ALL events are free and open to the public. For more information about harper and ash or their ongoing series of “Come to Our Table” events, please visit harperandash.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram or call 847-444-9411.

ABOUT harper + ash
Located in downtown Highland Park, harper and ash is the ultimate home goods and decor destination. With a discerning eye for design and an innate ability to predict the up-and-coming trends, harper and ash offers fun, quirky and unique finds for the home. Whether shopping for yourself or looking for that one-of-a-kind gift for every occasion, harper and ash is the premier design destination. See it for yourself at 668 Central Avenue in downtown Highland Park on Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 12-4. For more information, please visit harperandash.com or call 847-444-9411.