From evergreen branches to hearty dishes, here are some ways to plan a cozy, woodsy theme for a holiday event.
The dining table at the Spotify event featured classic plaid napkins and evergreen sprigs.
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A festive table design, styled by Tinsel Experiential Design, features the sparkly Emerald Sequin Taffeta linen from Miami-based Nuage Designs. Pricing starts at $35.
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A cozy caramel cowhide rug is available in San Francisco from Yeah Rentals. Pricing is available upon request.
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Rosemary potato salad skewers from Truffleberry Market in Chicago add a touch of fragrant greenery to the menu.
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Brooklyn-based the Gathery, along with hostess and lifestyle blogger Camille Styles, designed Cointreau’s Art of La Soiree event in October 2016. Guests learned how to package a holiday gift and received custom calligraphed gift tags.
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Set the mood with the Cedar & Citron Black Axiom Candle, $25, from Skeem Design. The reusable matte-black, cut-glass jars are accented with gold metallic lids. They also make sweet-smelling seasonal party favors.
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The Hunter Green Lounge Chair, $330, from Miami-based Ronen Rental features a Douglas fir frame with fabric cushions.
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The Snow Cap cocktail kit, $122, from artisanal food purveyor Mouth includes three bottles of booze—Amaro delle Sirene, Alander spiced rum, and King’s County chocolate whiskey—along with recipes to mix up spiked coffee drinks.
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Matthew Schechter of Interior Foliage Design in New York predicts that floral elements like cymbidiums, dianthus, and hypericum berries will continue to be popular for arrangements.
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New York-based event design company Tinsel Experiential Design created a formal holiday dinner for Spotify at 180 Maiden Lane in New York in December. The space was transformed into a sophisticated ski chalet with playful elements like fire pits, indoor snowdrifts, and a furry stuffed bear for photos.
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During the post-dinner dance party at the Spotify holiday event, Levy Lighting mimicked snowfall using a combination of moving lights.
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Chef Tatiana Rosana of the Envoy Hotel in Boston says “a tortilla espanola is a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing dish that can be used as a main, side, or starter to any meal. Fluffy eggs are baked in a cast-iron skillet with a splash of cream, thin slices of potatoes, savory onions, and parsley until browned. Slice it into wedges and serve it warm with a fresh salad, juicy steak, or just a drizzle of olive oil.”
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Guests can be on the naughty or nice list with this living Santa “statue” from Smash Party Entertainment.
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