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  2. Event Design & Decor

8 Whimsical New Ideas for 'Alice in Wonderland'-Theme Events

Call it Spring launched its Disney-inspired capsule collection with fanciful flowers, desserts, and product displays.

Alesandra Dubin
June 8, 2016

The footwear and accessories line Call it Spring launched a capsule collection inspired by Disney's big summer movie Alice Through the Looking Glass on May 19 at the nightclub No Vacancy in Los Angeles. There, guests were welcomed to "journey down the rabbit hole into a world of wonder," according to the party's invitation.

The bash delivered on the invitation's fanciful promises, with outlandish florals in unusual formations, imaginative decor, Alice-style confections, and product displays that integrated the perennial favorite theme. Here are eight ideas from the event worth stealing for Alice in Wonderland-theme events this summer and beyond.

Sean Daly created a precarious-looking house of cards decor piece, decorated with trailing ribbon.
Sean Daly created a precarious-looking house of cards decor piece, decorated with trailing ribbon.
Photo: Michael Simon
At the nightclub No Vacancy, a former lodging once known as the Hotel Juniper in Hollywood, whimsical florals decked out an erstwhile reception desk. Production designer and art director Sean Daly of Sean Daly Art Project was behind the look.
At the nightclub No Vacancy, a former lodging once known as the Hotel Juniper in Hollywood, whimsical florals decked out an erstwhile reception desk. Production designer and art director Sean Daly of Sean Daly Art Project was behind the look.
Photo: Michael Simon
Products in the collection, such as chain-strap purses in heart shapes, also hung from the reception desk display.
Products in the collection, such as chain-strap purses in heart shapes, also hung from the reception desk display.
Photo: Michael Simon
Oversized faux flowers in pink, yellow, and white decorated of the venue's two outdoor fireplaces in an unusual arrangement that seemed to defy gravity.
Oversized faux flowers in pink, yellow, and white decorated of the venue's two outdoor fireplaces in an unusual arrangement that seemed to defy gravity.
Photo: Michael Simon
Nibbles from Modern Art Catering included on-theme sweets and savories. For dessert, there were sugar cookies in the form of playing cards, chocolate mousse teacups, pink and purple popcorn, and mini chocolate cupcakes with red rose-shaped frosted tops.
Nibbles from Modern Art Catering included on-theme sweets and savories. For dessert, there were sugar cookies in the form of playing cards, chocolate mousse teacups, pink and purple popcorn, and mini chocolate cupcakes with red rose-shaped frosted tops.
Photo: Michael Simon
Flowers in metallic vessels also decorated a vintage carousel horse within the space. Flowers and vines trailed from its neck as well.
Flowers in metallic vessels also decorated a vintage carousel horse within the space. Flowers and vines trailed from its neck as well.
Photo: Michael Simon
Product displays on black draping popped atop a sumptuous purple patterned carpet.
Product displays on black draping popped atop a sumptuous purple patterned carpet.
Photo: Michael Simon
Decor complemented the playful products in the collection, which were displayed alongside flowers and candles.
Decor complemented the playful products in the collection, which were displayed alongside flowers and candles.
Photo: Michael Simon
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