Fun Details: Float theme: Alaska/Northern Lights 1. High florals reminiscent of the Northern Lights 2. Perfectly-colored light-ups to give the feeling of cold and snow 3. A glitter forest complete with animals
Fun Details: 1. Delicate floral centerpieces 2. Heart-shaped straws, cookies, sprinkles and more 3. All the pinks and reds!
Fun Details: 1. Custom cookie kits featuring Jupiter (the birthday boy’s favorite planet) 2. Rocket pack chair backs – each with a different planetary destination 3. So many shades of blue! balloons by @the.party.committee
The assignment: a birthday celebration fit for royalty The goal: elegant and colorful Tricks to pulling off the look: 1. Keep control of the color palette 2. Help each guest feel like a princess 3. Avoid princess characters Controlling the color palette It’s easy for the palette to spin out of control with such a fun theme. There is a seemingly endless supply of princess party goods, so selecting the…
The assignment: a tasting party featuring 20 king cakes The goal: maximize guest involvement Tricks to pulling it off: 1. Use many shades of Mardi Gras colors 2. Provide several activities for guests Using all the purples, greens, and golds I wanted this look to be as busy and festive as possible to create the perfect setting for all 20 of the cakes (the most we’ve ever had). I…
1. Christmas at Galatoire’s 2. A Birthday Dinner with a Private Chef 3. Ringing in the New Year at Commander’s Palace 4. Mourning Youth at Galatoire’s 5. Celebrating 70 Years at Mr. B’s Bistro
The assignment: a bow-filled baby shower The goal: keep it light while working with the brown tones Tricks to pulling off the look: 1. Use rose gold as the accent metal 2. Incorporate both darker and lighter shades of pink 3. Bows, bows everywhere Using rose gold The host’s home features intricate silver and gold details in addition to deep wood tones and various shades of brown. Instead of…
The assignment: a gingerbread party for sixteen 4-year-olds The goal: keep it traditional Tricks to pulling off the look: 1. Incorporate nostalgia 2. Stay organized Adding nostalgia and tradition The host requested traditional Christmas for this look, and I embraced the opportunity to create it. From the red/green milk bottles, kit packaging, and Christmas string-light necklaces to the waving gingerbread figurines, candy decorations for the houses, and tartan table…
The assignment: a bright, intimate Thanksgiving table for six The goal: create something that works in a dark and light setting Tricks to pulling off the looks: 1. Keep the colors vibrant 2. Incorporate hints of “traditional” Thanksgiving 3. Make subtle adjustments for dark vs. light Keeping the colors vibrant I’ve been curious to explore the effects of lighting on a look and thought…
The assignment: an animal-themed baby shower in pink The goal: keep it light Tricks to pulling off the look: 1. Use soft pinks 2. Stick with one accent metal Selecting softer pinks The host’s home provided the perfect light and airy setting for the occasion, so I wanted to ensure the feeling was preserved by avoiding “hotter” pinks. There were several opportunities to incorporate lighter pinks into the look…
