Limelight's Fruit Wallpaper
In Chicago, catering firm Limelight has an innovative format for serving fruit skewers. The fruits are inserted into a custom wall with thematic wallpaper design (which varies for different events). Guests approach the wall and pull of a skewer and can dip the fruit in sauces that are arrayed on a nearby table.
Photo: Courtesy of Limelight
Walk in the Park Gala
The menu cards at each table featured a photo of a pet submitted by the table purchaser or a sponsor. Each table also featured bedazzled centerpieces inspired by Jeff Koons’ Balloon Dog sculpture.
Photo: Vito Amati
Walk in the Park Gala
The University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College’s fourth annual fund-raiser took place October 1 at Daniels Spectrum. Produced and designed by McNabb Roick Events, the gala featured a turf carpet in lieu of a traditional red carpet. A silent auction included dog and cat beds created by Toronto designers.
Photo: Vito Amati
Terra Glamping: Fort Tilden
For those in search of a remote, glamping-style idea for groups, Terra Glamping—a full-service glamping and event production company—recently partnered with the National Park Service to launch a luxury camp pop-up in Fort Tilden. Located on the Rockaway Peninsula in New York, the pop-up offers furnished safari-style tents that accommodate two, with amenities including side tables, decorative rugs, and lanterns. Additional amenities include an outdoor lounge with couches, chairs, and hammocks, and bathroom and shower facilities. The pop-up runs through September 19.
Photo: Courtesy of Terra
The team of artists at the Body of Art incorporates body art and installation into events, creating work for film, fashion, editorial, and live events, including painted logos. Depending on the event and crowd, the models can wear costume pieces for more coverage.
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The team of multimedia artists at Drawn Together NYC draw, paint, and digitally sketch event attendees. Corporate clients include the Brooklyn Museum, CBS, Coca-Cola, Chase, Delta, Spotify, and more. The company recently partnered with Inquerio, who conceptualized, designed, and implemented this digital collage activation. The fully customizable communal event experience digitally adds guests’ illustrations into an animated background during an event. The interactive artwork evolves throughout the event and can be projected onto a wall or displayed on a large screen monitor. At the end of the event, the animation can be uploaded as a video that’s shareable with guests.
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If you’ve ever seen a party shot posted by a Kardashian, it was most likely taken in a MirMir photo booth. Available in black and white and color, the images feature a soft-focus, instant Photoshop look, thanks to the company’s software. Think old-school Hollywood camera trick in a modern way. Plus, on-site staff help guests strike the best poses. Pricing available upon request; unlimited 4-by-6 printing included. Available for rent worldwide.
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Restworks allows attendees and workers to rest and nap at conferences, trade shows, and meetings through its EnergyPods. The company points out a brief nap during the day has been proven to improve alertness, learning, creativity, and mood. The pods include noise-canceling headphones, a timer (for 20 minutes of rest), music, and a privacy visor. The Pod Pair package includes two EnergyPods that are available for purchase for $23,999; a yearly rental costs $895 per month.
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Corporate gifting site Gifts for Good features products—from food items to office supplies to apparel—that support more than 40 nonprofits and social enterprises around the globe. This collection of funky socks, for example, benefits three organizations: the movements to end malaria, prevent the transmission of H.I.V., and provide disaster relief.
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David G. Flatt, Ltd. is a full-service workshop based in Long Island City, New York, that offers an inventory of unique rental pieces, including tables, chairs, sofas, and other furnishings for events. The shop will also do custom fabrication and rentals for trade shows, pop-ups, set design, and more.
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This renovated, customized 1963 Airstream trailer from SilverStream can be used for a variety of events and activations. The retro space comes equipped with a mobile bar and can serve as a dessert bar and/or beverage station. Interior configurations can also be customized, along with custom graphic wraps on the exterior. Pricing available upon request; it’s available for rent in the Washington, Maryland, and Virginia area.
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Too Cool Chix’s all-natural ice cream sandwiches are free of all the artificial stuff and are made with antibiotic- and hormone-free milk and cage-free eggs. Flavors include vanilla bean ice cream with dark chocolate cookies and lavender ice cream with lemon cookies. Too Cool Chix hand-delivers to events in New York City. Special event orders need to be placed at least one week in advance. Nationwide shipping is available for $19.99.
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Brand Activation Services reimagined the 1980s classic Back to the Future as a social media photo activation, complete with Doc Brown, a DeLorean car, and Marty McFly’s orange puffy vest for attendees to sport for photos.
Photo: Michael Scott Studio
Jonathan E. Jacobs, a.k.a. the Vintage DJ, spins original 45s, 33s, and 78s records from the 1920s through the 1970s on two vintage record players. His record collection spans musical genres, including jazz, Latin, soul and R&B, rock ’n’ roll, reggae, and more. He has worked for cultural institutions and companies, including Citigroup, the Brooklyn Museum, the Public Theater, the Wall Street Journal, and Swarovski.
Photo: Michael Scott Studio
The Pierre, a Taj Hotel, hosts an annual Diwali celebration. In 2015, the New York hotel's lobby was decked out with Rangoli, a holiday decor element in which patterns made with flower petals or other dry, colored materials—such as sand or rice—are created on the floor.
Photo: Courtesy of the Pierre
Decor at the 2016 edition of Toronto's University Health Network annual benefit Diwali—A Night to Shine included a wall of oversize white flowers. The fund-raising event took place at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
Photo: Courtesy of Nuage Designs
Roses et Piviones created a table filled with light, a cornerstone of Diwali, for a photo shoot with Ronen Rental. The table includes stacked plates of macarons, in keeping with the tradition of having a feast of Indian desserts after dinner.
Photo: Courtesy of Ronen Rental
Looking to provide Diwali-theme ideas, Nuage Designs enlisted Tinsel Experiential Design to design a tablescape in keeping with the holiday. Orange Hemp Flocking linen reminiscent of traditional henna designs was provided by Nuage for the base of the design. A floral runner in bright fuchsia, yellow, red, and orange was strung across the table in keeping with the colorful nature of Indian celebrations. Party Rental Limited's gold florentine plates were topped by Nuage napkins to complete the festive table.
Photo: Parris Whittingham
During the five-day festival, the Pierre provided an in-room amenity two years ago that was filled with pretty sweets. Included in the offering was kalakand, gulab jamun pop, motichoor ladoo, almond peda, pistachio peda, and chocolate dia.
Photo: Courtesy of the Pierre
A plate of appetizers was served at the Pierre's Two e Bar/Lounge to shine a spotlight on Indian cuisine. Dishes serving on the opening sampler plate included a chicken samosa, vegetable shammi kebabs, and lobster chaat, along with mint, tamarind, and mango chutneys.
Photo: Courtesy of the Pierre
At Manhattan's recently opened Indian restaurant Aroqa, a drink pays tribute to the tradition of gambling throughout the month of October, when Diwali falls. Everyone who orders the "Season of Luck," which is made with chamomile-infused bourbon, Baharat syrup, Doc’s Cider, benedictine, and Angostura bitters, receives the drink served alongside a playing card that comes from a deck with two jokers. Guests who receive a joker will drink for free.
Photo: Michael Tulilpan
