Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based Allium Floral Design created a floral installation with local flowers, which trailed into the creek. The company also created a tablescape with florals, moss, and other natural elements.
Photo: Rob Yaskovic
Guests posed in the creek for a series of portraits, which served as party favors.
Photo: Rob Yaskovic
Charcuterie tables featuring the group’s signature ampersand were available for snacking.
Photo: Rob Yaskovic
David Stark’s table designs at the fall gala for New Yorkers for Children included high and low glass containers filled with moss, ferns, and candles.
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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.
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Boozy Popsicle
Loopy Doopy, the rooftop bar at Conrad New York, has created a boozy Popsicle. The frozen fruit puree treat from executive chef Anthony Zamora is dipped in prosecco and served in a prosecco-filled wine goblet. The summery flavors include white peach, blood orange, mango, strawberry, and mojito.
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Stag-head pillows and faux fur throws dressed four floating beds suspended from the ceiling.
Photo: Gary Beechey
Walls made from rolled up carpets gave the installation a log cabin feel.
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In January, City View Loft in Chicago celebrated its grand opening, which was co-hosted by Debi Lilly of A Perfect Event, with a “Carnival of Venice” theme. Mask-adorned guests were treated to live performances by aerialists, fire dancers, and burlesque-style acts.
Photo: Courtesy of City View Lofts
Signage: Vintage- and Billboard-Style Displays
New York-based event designer David Stark says vintage- and billboard-style signage, like a glowing marquee, is still a popular trend that will carry over into the holidays.
Photo: Courtesy of David Stark
New York-based candy line Sweet Saba offers a collection of whimsical, artistic handmade treats in the shape of watches, lipsticks, and more, starting at $15. Plus, the candymaker will be introducing a holiday collection, along with new items at Eataly, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and at the Miami Beach Convention Center during Art Basel. All candy ships worldwide, and custom orders, from sculptures to event favors, are available upon request.
Photo: Courtesy of Sweet Saba
