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A wall of potted succulents at the Zak Events booth offered an interesting way to display escort cards at events. IdeaFest attendees were invited to grab one as a takeaway gift.

GalaRoo made its debut, offering its new line of dual-pocketed seat cushions. Designed to help women keep track of their purses and cut down on tabletop clutter at events, the bengaline fabric cushions are made for use with Chiavari chairs and can be created in any custom color.

In addition to linens, BBJ showed off its newest glass chargers in a variety of colors and textures, including the holiday-appropriate Eternity dish in red-gold (pictured, far left).

Surrounded by camellia trees, the promenade area was redone as a garden space, reminiscent of Jean Cocteau's classic La Belle et la Bête. The room highlighted Chanel's fine jewelry collection alongside flowers that shone with diamonds.

Real tree branches and miniature faux tree centerpieces were part of the garden motif.

Long, communal tables and lounge-like configurations provided more relaxed seating on the upper level. For centerpieces, the designer incorporated square-shaped canopies, illuminated by candles that hung from the leaves in glass cylinders. Gift bags from sponsor Cartier were placed on guest's seats prior to the start of the event.

Leslee Bell of Decor & More predicts that this fall, lounge areas will move away from the all-white leather look and instead incorporate textured fabrics such as suede, chenille, herringbone, and wide whale corduroy. Think grey—soft oyster, pewter, and charcoal—sofas paired with ottomans and pillows upholstered in designer prints.

Decor & More's Bell also predicts that bold patterns, such as geometrics, stripes, abstracts, and animal prints, will make a return this fall. Layering different designs and textures can work as long as you use a common neutral colour as the anchor, she says.

Contemporary Furniture Rentals' new Farmhouse barstool would be ideal at a rustic fall event. The company also offers a matching dining chair.

The brand-new Diamond Event carpet collection from Reznick Carpets will add a little sparkle to events this fall. The glittering carpets comes in four colours: red, purple, gold, and silver.

Luxe Modern Rentals' newest statement piece is the high-backed Mayfair banquette. Available in fuchsia, white, and black, the six-foot-tall, five-and-a-half-foot-wide banquette can anchor a room.

Vintage China Hire offers an eclectic mix of vintage and antique tableware for events. The rental company recently acquired milk glass cake stands, which, when loaded with fall-coloured desserts, can make a stylish impact on a dessert buffet.

No Parachute Theatre is set to launch later this month. Headed by Katelyn McCullouch, the new aerialist and dance company will be available as event entertainment.

Incorporating the colours of fall, Eatertainment added a mini verrine of yellow and red tomato gazpacho to their menu this season. The hors d'oeuvre is topped with crème fraîche and chives.

10tation has added a new dish to their fall menu. The Ontario quail duo includes quail legs stuffed with Berkshire sausage and wrapped in pancetta, and confit breast filled with foie gras and berries. Served on the side is a black truffle and Yukon gold cannelloni.

Cirque du Soleil’s new show, Amaluna, has extended its Toronto engagement until November 4. Groups of 12 or more can get tickets at a discounted rate and have the option to rent out the V.I.P. Rouge Tent. The 5,000-square-foot tent can fit 240 guests for an exclusive preshow event.

One million flowers blanketed the walls of Christian Dior's July show during Paris Fashion Week. The Bureau Betak-event included a room covered with red roses.

Each flower was hand made and comprised of custom-printed stock, crepe paper, and tissue paper.

The celebrity arrivals area, which was situated on the other side of the check-in section, was marked by an enormous wall designed by Raul Avila with more than 20,000 red roses.

The several-thousand-pound greenery installation included 20 different types of ferns and mosses.

Luxe Event Rentals & Décor's handmade paper-flower walls, showcased at last year's BizBash New York Expo, can be customized in different colors and function as room dividers, stage backdrops, and back-bar displays.

The Lanvin for H&M runway show

The step-and-repeat in the museum lobby featured the same oversize flowers used in the pop-up garden at the cocktail hour.

Floral arrangements designed by Ovando stretched across each of the tables.

Whimsically presented desserts at the after-party included cupcakes on forks, towers of meringues, and cream puffs in birdcages.