A SWEET IDEA...

Recently Connecticut Cottages & Gardens held a wine and chocolate tasting in the home of interior designer and CT&G contributing editor Philip Gorrivan.... For the occasion Philip created an elegant tablescape in shades of amethyst, his "latest obsession". He used fabric of his own design (Maggiore in Wisteria by Philip Gorrivan for Highland Court) and a stunning and collection of crystal and glassware. The 18th Century Georgian candelabras are from Philip's collection...

Story by Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave

Still Life Photographs by Robert Grant

Part Photographs by Lauren Peltzman

Table and Design by Philip Gorrivan