Simple elements, such as ribbon, wine bottle corks, and decorative paper can be used to create dramatic visual displays at an event. Here are just a few ideas I’ve been filing away:
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Royal Wedding Wishes
Practically the whole world seems to be atwitter with anticipation for the Royal Wedding tomorrow. Being in the events industry, like many I am excited to see what gown the bride will wear, what unique touches will be present, how the groom will react when he first sees the bride (always a favorite moment for […]
Daffodil Delights
Living in England as a little girl, I am quite partial to the lovely daffodil. There is just something so bright and cheery about their sunny faces. One of my favorite poems is about daffodils and always reminds me of my childhood in England and my favorite flower. I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats […]
Runway to Tabletop: Bold Patterns and Shimmer
A few more event design ideas inspired by this year’s fashion trends. From the Diane von Furstenburg runway To your cocktail party tabletop From the Marc Jacobs runway To your Summer supper party From the Oscar’s Red Carpet: To your next gala All equipment provided by DC Rental. Accents provided by Elizabeth Duncan.
Runway to Tabletop: Bright and Bold
Inspired by this year’s fashion trends, here are a few fabulous event design ideas incorporating bright and bold colors From the Yves Saint Laurent runway To your wedding reception From the Prabal Garung runway To your next dinner party From the Viktor & Rolf runway To a sophisticated, modern reception All equipment provided by DC […]
Runway to Tabletop: 60s Elegance
Some of this year’s runway trends included bright colors, lace, retro looks from the 40s, 60s and 70s, bold ethnic patterns, shimmer and ethereal white with origami details. I’m excited to post some photos from an amazing afternoon I spent at DC Rental with my good friend and industry colleague, Liz, designing tabletop ideas inspired by […]
Spring is Here!
Happy Spring everyone! I am back from Paris and my head is spinning with ideas for blog posts. Stay tuned for lots of loveliness and inspiration in the coming weeks!
What to Expect in 2011: Fashion Trends
I have always been enamored with fashion design. I believe it is one of our greatest forms of artistic expression. Here are some of the looks from this year’s runways and red carpets that I think will define the fashion of 2011 and thereby influence my own event design work. 2011 Trends from the Spring […]
What to Expect in 2011
Event design can take its inspiration from anywhere. I always encourage my clients to find the things that will make their event uniquely theirs. This is especially important for my wedding clients. There are a million plus ways to have a beautiful and fun wedding, but it is the personal touches that will make it […]
Give Me a Sign
Signs, signs, everywhere there are signs! There are so many wonderful ways to personalize your event. From directing your guests where to go to informing them about what to expect to inviting them to become an active participant in your lasting event memories, signs can be both functional and decorative. I’ve been collecting examples of […]
