Cheers! It's the most WONDERFUL time of the year. As we mix + mingle at social events and intimate kickbacks to share good times with friends & family.  

Here at the studio, we had  a rather fantastic time discovering pretty little things to wrap up the season.

We hit up The Renegade Craft Fair and Artists and Fleas where we were re-inspired to wrap up the hostess gift + party swag with a new attitude.

At The Renegade Craft Fair.

We fell in love with the design sensibility of make shop nyc. Little goodies hand crafted right out of Brooklyn. We scooped up the spool wrapped confetti garland.  

Back at the studio, we couldn't wait to play with the confetti garland. What do we think about mixing it up with natural cotton and pops of confetti garland?? I think I kinda really like it:)

Leif Shop always delights as we gathered up wish-ful ornaments of glittery shine.

Good ole' flea market finds make for the most charming details. These mini round balls in pastel shades of Holiday reminiscent of days gone by.....Did you know that during the 1940's Christmas ornaments were traditionally designed in pastel??

Kraft paper leaves us to our imagination as we hand stamped dreamy pink snowflakes.

 At Artists and Fleas we got very happy over these adorable mini christmas tree decorations. I just can NOT take the itty bitty tree seated on the spool of thread. Captures such a sweet vignette.

Streets of NYC during the Holiday Season are filled with festive inspiration. On the corner of Mulberry, The Market NYC had us falling hard for The Fairy Lights Factory.

These cotton balls of color and flair are a HAPPY way to light up any PARTY.  We plan on bringing a pop of color to our lighting design in 2016!

For those who love to wrap up their social events with a fresh feel. Think about topping off your gift with dried lavender tied in twine. I do love the calling card feel of the oak hangtags, hand stamped with a personal message. Make your way over to the Seaport, NYC and swing by Emily Thompson Flower Shop for hand made pine tree ornaments and your very own field guide to the high line!!

 To all of us shopping, wrapping, sipping, baking, mingling and laughing.

ENJOY GOOD CHEER,

See you at the party, Loretta xo

Hello There Party Goers! Nice to have you back as we complete our Urban-Graffiti series. This week we wrap up with the FUN PIECE. Our Bar Mitzvah theme was set around an urban attitude. Custom designed graffiti wall art grounded the space. Now, we needed to turn this party into an entertaining event!

Here at the studio, we work with our clients to build the elements around a central theme. Our goal is to keep the party space cohesive yet keep the party goers interested + vibrant.  The entertainment factor is growing in it's range. The NoMad Hotel wows guests with performance by Dan White.  This same entertaining event experience is being interpreted for the party scene. 

STILT CREATURES: Upon arrival these imaginative Stilt Walkers walked the venue and greeted guests. The interactive approach warms guests to the party scene.

We set up a Tattoo Station. At this make shift parlor, artists applied hand drawn tatts. Continuing to play up the color theme we worked with glow in the dark make up. To inspire guests, we offered a design book with ideas.

 TATTOO PARLOR:  The artists also applied Flash Tattoos, the jewelry inspired rage. It's super cool to take a street trend and scale it for an event. 

LED: As we shared in a previous blog, rather than flowers our tablescapes overflowed with LED bands, rings, necklaces and balls. This served not only as design but equal playful interactive props. The LED flash added to the event.

DANCING FEET, guests, especially the younger siblings, had an awesome time with the LED beach balls. These props are inexpensive yet so much fun. 

SOCK BIN: A tradition at the Bar Mitzvah scene is to have socks on hand for the tired dancing feet. 

The entertainment team includes party dancers.  Our dancers wore all white and led adults onto the dance floor. These dancers are awesome at breaking the ice and helping guests to feel involved.

A special surprise performance by Elliot's friends was particularly high energy. These buddies broke out in a practiced dance for Elliot. Guests full on loved their energy. Often it can be the least planned piece that adds big smiles.

LED PERFORMER: Working with the flow of the event. We planned ambient dance performances.  Our lighting team infused a black light moment as an Black Light performer with LED props hit front and center stage. 

 PHOTO BOOTH: smile click repeat smile click repeat.

The photo booth has become the ubiquitous form of entertainment. The graffiti wall art set the backdrop for both family pictures and silly guest photo-op. 

 I do hope that you enjoyed the party.

I look forward to seeing you at the next entertaining event. Loretta xo