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dawnspiration-blog · 5 years

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DawnsGiving 2018, Hosting Friends and Family, with my Love

Everyone who knows my heart well knows that when I’m hosting a party, dinner or event in my home, my beloved guests need to give me a countdown to their departure. For instance, if Matt Marr has another engagement to get to, he knows that he needs to give me both a hug and a good hour-and-a-half warning so I can prepare my fragile heart for his departure.☺️ I suppose it could stem from being a little sister with a big brother so much older - 6 1/2 years - that it sometimes felt like we were more like only children living together.

When my cousins would visit and it was time for them to go, my heart would get so heavy with depression because being the little hyper-extrovert I was born to be, my home felt very quiet sometimes.

As an adult, as y’all know, I have made a living entertaining others, bringing people together both personally and professionally, and creating spaces in which people feel joy and comfort together. I never want people to feel intimidated, uncomfortable or less than someone else. Rather, I want them to leave my get-togethers feeling better about themselves and more hopeful about this world in which we all inhabit.

For our Thanksgiving this year - which Jason Rhee coined, #Dawnsgiving - Nick Yedinak & I hosted 16 guests for a Texas-style Thanksgiving dinner that lasted more than 8 hours.

As people started to leave, I didn’t get as sad as usual, but rather felt grateful for each and every one and what they - quite literally - brought to the table.

I also felt my home feel warm and more complete in a way it never has before because of this sweet, fun, handsome and patient man, who has helped turn this beautiful place into a home.

While I was sad to see my closest friends leave that night, knowing that my best friend would still be here with me was the feeling I am most grateful for this year. As I always say... Be sure to live a life you love.” But to add to that, also live a life you love with people who will love you right back.”��

••••• Special thanks to: JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery & Landmark Vineyards for our wine supply that was definitely enjoyed. And, to Lemonade Beverly for our delicious macarons & gorgeous bonus sides 📷: Jason Rhee Rheefined Company Weddings + Special Events#DawnMcCoyMedia #DineandDishWithDawn

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dawnspiration-blog · 6 years

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3rd Annual LA Influencer Food & Wine Festival Happy Hour

My first year in Los Angeles, my best friend forgot to invite me to a party she hosted, and I feared at the time that I was utterly “forgettable” in a city of shiny, beautiful people. On Thursday, with an invitation sent less than 24 hours prior, I welcomed over 70 unforgettable people to Louis Vuitton for my 3rd Annual Influencer & Press Kickoff Celebration toasting this year’s 8th Annual Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival happening next week, Thurs 8/23 - Sunday, 8/27 - or as I call it...ADULT CAMP. (Get your tickets now-link in profile😉).

On my beloved Rodeo Drive where we are smackdab in the middle of the most busy & fun #BOLDbh month yet -on the beautiful @Louis Vuitton terrace -

influencers, press, famous foodies, and CEO/Founder of LA Food & Wine and Pebble Beach Food & Wine, David Alan Bernahl & his beautiful new bride, Santa - joined me for the happiest of happy hours...and, one very luxe & decadent afternoon.

With magnums of champagne poured by @LaurentPerrierUS

elevated bites of deliciousness tray-passed by Wally's Beverly Hills

caviar tasting by Black River Caviar, oysters by Morro Bay Oyster Company

and a gorgeous, custom-themed, 3-tier cake for the occasion - created by my local favorite, Hansen Cakes - my guests left with bellies full of champagne & luxury, and hearts filled with new friends.

But the luxury didn’t stop there. ✨ My dear friend and frequent collaborator - visionary Jason Rhee & his event design & planning company, Rheefined Company Weddings + Special Events - designed the whole event to be the elegant affair it was...and, in less than 5 days, no less. And, the details they dreamed up took my breath away.

Tables were styled in specialty linens by La Tavola Fine Linen & accented with florals by Designer Dana, furniture rentals - like a gorgeous wooden bar - were brought in by Collective Rentals, mood music flooded the space thanks to DJ @istephaniemonique, and I sent my guests home with a little warmth, like I like to do, thanks to travel candles by SHOP LAIT.

And, it all comes full circle here because I finally realize that you can never really be forgettable if you choose to remember those around you, and create memorable moments of beauty in their lives.✨

📷: #DavidArellanes #DineAndDishWithDawn

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