Last Night's Parties: It's Almost Thanksgiving Edition

What: An Evening with Eddie Ross Where: Baker Furniture Who was there: Eddis Ross, Lynni Megginson, Kelley Proxmire, Marika Meyer, David Benton, Liz Levin, Lauren Liess, Michael Hampton, Marty Cornish, John Rosen, Jaithan Kochar, Ed Jiloca, Lindsay Miniaci, Hayley Gayne, Manuel Medina, Tommy McFly, Sherry Moeller Other details: Design Editor and Entertainment Expert Eddie Ross joined host Lynni Megginson of Lynni Megginson Designs at Baker Furniture in Georgetown on Wednesday, November 11 to celebrate the launch of his new book Modern Mix, Curating Personal Style with Chic & Accessible Finds. More than 150 guests including Washington, DC-area's top designers Kelley Proxmire, Marika Meyer, David Benton, Liz Levin, Lauren Liess, and Michael Hampton, along with EasyPaint's Marty Cornish and John Rosen, joined Ross, who is known for turning thrift store finds into charming treasures, and co-author Jaithan Kochar for a night of casual conversation, Southern-inspired food by Chef Ed Jiloca of Relish Catering, beverages from Zevia, and mini pies by Lindsay Miniaci of Sweetly Anchored Patisserie. Vocalist Hayley Gayne and pianist Manuel Medina entertained the crowd, including 94.7 Fresh FM's Tommy McFly, while Ross discussed the making of Modern Mix, which he says is "living with old things in a new way." To kick off the holiday season, a portion of the Modern Mix book sales at this event will be donated to Manna Food Center, along with additional donations from Lynni Megginson Designs and MoKi Media. [Photos via Max Krupka/Washington Executive Photographic Services]