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 | A Centerpiece With a Second Life
For the Robin Hood Foundation's gala in New York, David Stark created decor with goods that were donated after the event. XO laptops served as centerpieces and flashed images of flowers, statistics, and a dinner menu.
Photo: Joe Fornabaio for BizBash |
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 | Branding It Both Ways
Inspired by MacBeth, the Folger Shakespeare Library gala in Washington had mystical elements, including beef tenderloin seared with a pentacle symbol by Occasions Caterers—a trick that could also work with a logo or other design.
Photo: Pepe Gomez
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 | Cocktail Hour, With a Twist
For Chicago's Wonka Ball, a fund-raiser for the About Face Theatre, Calihan Catering served deconstructed martinis comprised of an olive resting atop a piece of blue cheese and stuffed with a mini spray-bottle of vodka.
Photo: Brian Choi for BizBash |
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 | A Multi-Tasking Table
Michael Tavano put together three distinct looks at one table for the New York Design Center space at Diffa's Dining by Design showcase. Furniture, place settings, tabletop accessories, carpets, and wall treatments transitioned from traditional to modern to young and contemporary looks.
Photo: Francine Daveta for BizBash |
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 | A Picnic to Pick Up
Instead of queueing up for lunch, guests at sneaker brand Superga Italia's outdoor boccie festival in Los Angeles got branded tote bags filled with a picnic spread of a baguette, olive tapenade, brie, salads, and cookies.
Photo: Tonya Wise |
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—Lisa Cericola & Mark Mavrigian
RELATED TOPICS
Robin Hood Foundation, Diffa, Diffa Dining by Design, About Face Theatre, Folger Shakespeare Library, Bloomberg, White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, Superga
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