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Stupid Summer Party: A Luxury
Touch of Tarot Mystery
Drawing a deck of tarot cards is a surefire way to turn any summer party — cocktails, starlight dinners, a picnic — instantly memorable and exciting, even daring. We’re obsessed with the beautiful new set from The Garden Journey, and reading the cards is easier than we expected. The exquisitely designed deck expresses even tarot apathy (or dislike) with fanciful illustrations of azaleas, pink roses, lilies of the valley, Japanese anemones, and more. “There is a misconception that you have to be clairvoyant to do tarot cards, but there is no wrong way – whatever the cards make you think or feel is right,” co-creator Natalie Soud said. Bring black tops, natural wine and a Seedlip grater, along with some plush floor pillows, plush sheets and an art cheese plate.
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Journey in the garden
The Garden Journey Deck
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Nude glasses
Champagne Dimple Glasses, Set of 2
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TENSIRA
Hand-woven bedroll
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“Shuffle the deck, draw a card, and explain what it means to you in the context of what you are going on in your life,” says Soud. “That’s it.” For a party, it’s as simple as this: “Put the deck around and each draw a card or two,” she continued. “Listening to someone else’s explanation can spark something in you. The deck comes with an instruction book, but it’s just a reference for those who want it. “
Each of the 22 cards is a different flower representing a different type of archetype. “You probably don’t want to pull out a card and see a picture of a scary guy with a sword,” says Soud. “Images involving tarot cards are not always positive — we want to change that.” The cards themselves are made of thick, fine paper — Soud had worked in a letterpress studio in a past life — looking and feeling luxuriously smooth; they are irresistible.
Even the Death card in the Garden Journey deck is gorgeous: a blooming chrysanthemum is completely non-toxic, which is the point for co-creator Joanne Yun, who hand-painted all 22 of the foot prints. flowers. “We combined the language of flowers with cards to provide another way to view the tarot,” said botanical illustrator, whose aesthetic inspiration includes Gucci’s garden collection and French candy packaging. said.
5 best party tips
Yun and Soud have some great ways to spend a fun, easy, and dreamy night together — filled with black tops, piles of flowers, appetizers and killer dishes, and of course, a little cartomancy.
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Go with the flower theme
“I’m usually a martini or Negroni person,” says Soud, “but natural wines are a great pairing with the deck because they have floral, planty flavors. “For a non-alcoholic option, I like Seedlip — it’s nice and herbal and adds to the vibe. It’s nice to have edible flowers on hand to decorate drinks.”
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As for alcohol
Nude glasses
Fragrant white dimple
Wine Glass, Set of 2
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For Cocktails
Richard Brendon
Diamond Single Old Fashioned
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To sip without feeling hungover
Seedlip
Garden 108
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The best edible decorations
Flower Association
Edible flower seed set
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Please wait like you mean it
“It’s harder to access intuition if you sit upright around the table. “It would be better to gather around the coffee table or sit on the sofa,” says Soud. “We design the cards to feel as smooth as velvet, so having other tactile elements, such as plush cushions and pillows with tassels, adds to the delicious, evocative experience. cold.”
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Gayle Warwick Fine Linen
Cape Cod mattress
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Aiyu
Heather wool pillow
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Hacksaw
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Throw is reversible
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“I like to have candles burning and flowers around,” Soud continued. “Flowers make for this beautiful and ethereal moment — and it’s wild that they just exist out there, looking like that. How wonderful is that? ”
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Let go of my hand
Vaginal candles
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Producer
Candle gardener
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Green vase
Bleeding from the heart
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Green vase
Hollyhock Plant
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Green vase
Hollyhock Plant
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Make food visual
“I like loads of grapes and pomegranate seeds, like in a Dutch painting,” says Yun. “And a food table piled high with delicious fruit. I also love serving up fuzzy Vietnamese summer rolls — I’ve also covered them with edible vegetables and flowers. They’re healthy and refreshing, and there’s no mess like in things like chicken wings, so you can touch the cards without getting them dirty. “
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Emporio Sirenuse
Luke Edward Hall Positano Plate
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Gayle Warwick Fine Linen
Victoria Napkins – set of 2
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Coltellerie Berti for MATCH
Boxwood cheese knife set
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Alexis Steelwood
Cute meat board
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Alexis Steelwood
Go Dai Party Committee
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Ilex Studio
Butter jar
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Serve a super-fat slow-roasted chicken, along with an epic Little Gem salad with crunchy watermelon radish chunks (a hearty, hearty dish and a beautifully nutritious side dish) —all on large, rustic plates or in serving bowls. make it easy for people to hop on and help themselves.
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GreenPan
Padova Ceramic Nonstick
Set of 10 pots and pans
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Classic flatware set, 4 pcs
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Dinner plate
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Mepra
Dolce Vita 2-Piece
Salad set
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Richard Brendon
Shallow dip
Serving Bowl
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Atelier Saucier
Hickory Striped Napkins, Set of 4
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Despite the flow
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“I was drawn to a loose silhouette — the more prominent, the clearer,” says Soud.
NACKIYÉ
Artemisia Dress
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“I am wearing a luxurious pajamas,” said Yun. “The clothes are spacious but just enough for you to wear them outside. Comfortable, elegant, tactile and tailored. ”
Desmond and Dempsey
Long set
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Nightcap: Draw another card after dinner
In the haze after a delicious meal, whether you sit on a pillow or rest your feet on the couch, choose another card to end the evening. If you haven’t felt it yet, Soud has another tip: “Reach your hand through the deck and just find the card you’ve drawn. Take a moment to listen to yourself and your intuition is a part of that,” she says. “Then just see what pops up. Creating a little story in my head around what I see on the card helps me make sense. ”
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Journey in the garden
The Garden Journey Deck
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