A Centerpiece With a Second LifeFor 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.
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Branding It Both WaysInspired 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
Cocktail Hour, With a TwistFor 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.
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A Place to People-WatchBloomberg L.P.'s White House Correspondents' Association dinner after-party in Washington had a high-tech vibe, with monitors airing live footage fro adjacent areas of the party—including the line to get in.
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A Multi-Tasking TableMichael 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.
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A Picnic to Pick UpInstead 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
