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Winter Party Ideas

August 18, 2013
At Diffa's Dining by Design in New York, Ralph Lauren went with a cozy, ski chalet-inspired look. Centerpieces of snowberries and wrought-iron lanterns created a runner down the center of the rustic wood table. Other striking details included a faux fireplace, Pendleton-inspired bench cushions, and an antler chandelier.
At Diffa's Dining by Design in New York, Ralph Lauren went with a cozy, ski chalet-inspired look. Centerpieces of snowberries and wrought-iron lanterns created a runner down the center of the rustic wood table. Other striking details included a faux fireplace, Pendleton-inspired bench cushions, and an antler chandelier.
Photo: Ronnie Andren for BizBash
A cream coffee Patron cocktail that looked like frozen hot chocolate was served during arrivals.
A cream coffee Patron cocktail that looked like frozen hot chocolate was served during arrivals.
Photo:Billy Farrell/BFAnyc.com
57. Cardboard Deer
57. Cardboard Deer

“One wall holds multiple recycled-cardboard deer heads, with a single red one for fun.” Micro-Buck Deer Trophy, $13, from Cardboard Safari

Photo: Courtesy of Cardboard Safari
For an upscale camp-themed affair, try KG Fare Catering & Events' mess-free take on s'mores, displayed on clothespins.
For an upscale camp-themed affair, try KG Fare Catering & Events' mess-free take on s'mores, displayed on clothespins.
Photo: KG Fare Catering & Events
The fireplace was already a part of the space, but planners spruced it up with piles of logs and the YouTube logo.
The fireplace was already a part of the space, but planners spruced it up with piles of logs and the YouTube logo.
Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for YouTube
63. Modern Chairs With Fur Accents
63. Modern Chairs With Fur Accents

“Clear Louis Ghost chairs are dressed with white faux fur pillows.” Table design and decor by David Beahm Design; rentals from Party Rental Ltd.

Photo: Courtesy of David Beahm Design
Whitney Museum of American Art's Gala
Whitney Museum of American Art's Gala
To accommodate more than 400 guests for dinner, the organizers spread tables between the fifth-floor gallery and the sculpture court. In the latter, a draped tent was filled with hundreds of candles that lent a feeling of intimacy to the space. Rogak also made sure each dining area had a high-profile guest, with the co-chairs seated in the lower-level tent and the honoree, sponsors, and museum leadership spread across the fifth floor.
Photo: Nadia Chaudhury/BizBash
PricewaterhouseCooper Holiday Party
PricewaterhouseCooper Holiday Party

Fiery lighting patterns illuminated the wall and created a warm vibe at the PricewaterhouseCooper holiday party in Toronto in 2008.

Photo: Roni Feldman & Associates Inc.
A handmade chandelier—branches decorated with crystals—hung over the dining table. Bare birch trees decorated other areas of the room.
A handmade chandelier—branches decorated with crystals—hung over the dining table. Bare birch trees decorated other areas of the room.
Photo: Sara Jaye Weiss
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Photo: Shana Cassidy Photography
27. Warming Cocktails
27. Warming Cocktails

“The signature cocktail is the ‘Winter Warmth’—a blend of Belvedere vodka, sweet vermouth, milled cherry juice, and eggnog froth with a dusting of nutmeg and a star anise garnish.” Cocktail from Shiraz Events in Miami, New York, Los Angeles and London

Photo: Courtesy of Shiraz Events
The Nature Conservancy of Canada celebrated its 50th anniversary gala in November at the Ritz-Carlton in Toronto, where planners created a wintery forest feel by lining the ballroom with living trees hung with candlelit lanterns.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada celebrated its 50th anniversary gala in November at the Ritz-Carlton in Toronto, where planners created a wintery forest feel by lining the ballroom with living trees hung with candlelit lanterns.
Photo: Tom Sandler
Six free-standing, eco-friendly white fireplaces were centered atop custom-built platforms.
Six free-standing, eco-friendly white fireplaces were centered atop custom-built platforms.
Photo: Billy Farrell/PatrickMcMullan.com
71. A Modern Spin on Taxidermy
71. A Modern Spin on Taxidermy

“Gold-finished resin deer heads are a fresh and elegant spin on the old lodge favorite.” The Franklin faux taxidermy gold resin deer head, $110, from White Faux Taxidermy

Photo: Courtesy of White Faux Taxidermy
Blue Plate's Hot Chocolate Buffet
Blue Plate's Hot Chocolate Buffet
Blue Plate Catering can arrange a hot chocolate and cookie bar in as little as 24 hours.
Photo: Courtesy of Blue Plate
Stag-head pillows and faux fur throws dressed four floating beds suspended from the ceiling.
Stag-head pillows and faux fur throws dressed four floating beds suspended from the ceiling.
Photo: Gary Beechey
61. Hot Chocolate Cocktails
61. Hot Chocolate Cocktails

“Celsius is known to most New Yorkers for their winter fare—for this party we hire them to serve some of their signature drinks, like the Snowcap: Kahlua, Absolut vanilla, hot chocolate, and whipped cream.”

Photo: Courtesy of Upsilon Ventures
Walls made from rolled up carpets gave the installation a log cabin feel.
Walls made from rolled up carpets gave the installation a log cabin feel.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
British artist Ryan Gander set up a wood burning campfire at Yonge-Dundas Square for an exhibit called 'Just Because You Can Feel It Doesn't Mean It's There.'
British artist Ryan Gander set up a wood burning campfire at Yonge-Dundas Square for an exhibit called "Just Because You Can Feel It Doesn't Mean It's There."
Photo: Emma McIntyre for BizBash
At the Campfire Ball benefit for Children’s Oncology Services in May at Venue One in Chicago, Cork Catering set up a make-your-own s’mores station.
At the Campfire Ball benefit for Children’s Oncology Services in May at Venue One in Chicago, Cork Catering set up a make-your-own s’mores station.
Photo: Gerber + Scarpelli Photography
S’mores cheesecake, by Thomas Preti Events to Savor in New York
S’mores cheesecake, by Thomas Preti Events to Savor in New York
Photo: Courtesy of Thomas Preti Events
Motorola X Lounge at Sundance Film Festival
Motorola X Lounge at Sundance Film Festival

With a large Motorola emblem as its backdrop, the lounge's bar had slices of tree trunks covering its base.

Photo: Courtesy of Park City Live Lounge
Oakley Learn to Ride Dinner at Sundance Film Festival
Oakley Learn to Ride Dinner at Sundance Film Festival

The Hotel Chantelle provided catering. Menu items included ramekins of hot soup, house-cured charcuterie, and truffle-honey rack of lamb.

Photo: Michael Stewart/Getty Images
Planners envisioned a space that had the feel of an artist's mountain loft and gave the activation a rustic, residential look.
Planners envisioned a space that had the feel of an artist's mountain loft and gave the activation a rustic, residential look.
Photo: Courtesy of YouTube
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