by editors | August 7, 2018

J.McLaughlin V.I.P. Shopping Series Party Pics

An Evening of Holiday Shopping with J.McLaughlin and Flamingo in Jacksonville

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This year Flamingo kicked off the Holiday Season with a Shop, Sip and See at Dixie Landing. Floridan Mining Gallery artists Ashley Woodson Bailey and Jim Draper had their beautiful and original artwork on display while guests mingled with one another over cocktails and appetizers.
Special thanks to our event partners:
J.McLaughlin
Florida Mining Galley
Ruth’s Chris Catering
Carve Craft Vodka

On Thursday evening, Jamie Rich, Editor In Chief of Flamingo, hosted a great group of Flamingo friends and readers for a VIP J.McLaughlin shopping event.

J.McLaughlin set the scene with a winter wonderland full of sweaters, furs and cashmere travel sets.

Holiday shopper Debbie Young

Guest mingling while trying on the perfect sweater.

Susan Kelly, Heather Prediletto and Jamie Rich

Artist Ashley Woodson Bailey had many beautiful pieces displayed at the event.

Kimberly Tonning with Janna McNicholas

Florida holiday style mixed with artwork by artist Ashley Woodson Bailey.

Flamingo friends Austin Saffel, Joy Scott, Carolyn Gaskin and Elizabeth Saffel shop the winter collection.

Katie Judson of the J.McLaughlin team helps shoppers pick out the perfect gift.

An inside look at the beginning of the evening with Flamingo and J.McLaughlin.

Steve Williams, owner of Florida Mining Gallery partnered with Flamingo and J.McLaughlin and brought beautiful pieces of artwork.

Ruth’s Chris served tasty bites during the event such as the ahi tuna appetizer.

Katie Hammill, Christina Wilds and Collette Hale

Ellen Patch, Luisa Villegas and Paige Sreenan

Sara Rich and Elizabeth Gibson chatting with Ashley Woodson Bailey.

Julia Starr Sanford of Sanford Designs with featured artist of the evening Jim Draper.

Jennifer Levinson with Autumn Vaupel

Tom McNicholas and Ken Tonning sipping on the Carve Christmas Cyder Cocktail.