When I think of a traditional Christmas table, I think red, green and gold. It is a rich and festive colour scheme, and completely glamourous. Layered dinnerware, textured linens and oodels of candles add to the more is more look, which I am completely on board with. Decorate your tree with millions (yes millions) of […]
Monthly Archives: November 2014
There is something so whimsical about umbrellas. Maybe it’s because they were Mary Poppins’ chosen form of transport as she flew away into the never never. That moment changed them from being a practical instrument to the stuff of magical fairytales. When they are used in event decor, they bring back a little bit of […]
As hessian linens and mason jars begin to fade, botanical styling is ready to take it’s place. I love it so much that I don’t even know where to start. It’s still glamourous, but not chandeliers and crystal glam. It’s glamourous for the opulent greens, rich textures of raw wooden furnishings, and worn vintage cutlery. […]
One of my fave event trends of 2014 is the geometric lantern. Whether they are dangling over tables, or lining a wedding aisle, the sharp coppery lines and smooth glass panels is always eye-catching in its slick simplicity. There is something so modern and industrial about them which is a look I am so into. […]
Our mate Kim K might have brought flower walls into the spotlight with her June wedding, but they have been used for years by creative event planners and fashion designers around the world. In 2012, at Christian Dior’s Autumn/Winter Couture show, grand rooms inside a Parisian mansion were decorated with one million real flowers. WOW! Paper […]
Last week a video popped up into my Facebook news feed and I clicked on it. It was Oprah, being her usual awesome self, talking about having a supreme calling on your life, and it’s our job to recognise it. When we know beyond any doubt what that calling is, we will just relax into […]
One of the things I relish most about corporate events is the opportunity to be so uniquely creative. There is so much more scope with colours and decor, pushing the design boundaries for seasoned event goers who have “seen it all”. Even traditional themes like Masquerade or Circus can be reinvented in new and exciting […]