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How To | Transform a Gymnasium into a Beautiful Event Venue

Have you ever thought of utilizing a gymnasium for your event venue? From weddings to birthdays to company holiday parties, a gym can be a great high-capacity venue. To transform a sports-centric building to a venue worthy of a large scale social event, check out these tips. 1. Cover the Gym Floor There are several benefits to protecting your gym floors with a cover. Using a cover will

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How To | What You Should and Shouldn’t DIY for Your Wedding

For the budget-conscious couple, doing DIY for your wedding can be a lifesaver! And there are many aspects of a wedding that make for perfect opportunities to get your craft on. But there are also some things you should leave to the professionals. Here is our breakdown of what you should and shouldn’t DIY for your wedding. Do DIY: Favors Forget spending tons of money on expensive customized

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Guest Blog | How to Arrange Your Furniture When Throwing a Party

You have invited friends and family members to your home or apartment to celebrate a special event. You want to make sure the party leaves a warm and fuzzy feeling inside of each guest that attends the gala affair. You have created a delectable menu of appetizers, as well as stocked the bar with plenty of the most popular brand name liquors and liqueurs. Now comes the hard

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Color Story | Grown-Up Valentine’s Day Palettes

Leave the bright pink of your elementary school Valentine’s Day cards behind! It’s time to move on to a grown-up take on the traditional color palette. Between pink and purple is a whole world of color that fits right in for your Valentine’s Day celebration. Mix two shades together, pair them with dark colors for an edgy look, or add them to a lighter palette for an ultra-romantic

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Trend Alert | Winter Weddings

Winter weddings tend to have their own unique sense of magic and wonder. A winter wedding also opens new doors for themes and color palettes that may not work as well at other times of the year. Whites and light colors emphasize a snowy winter wonderland theme, while dark and rich color palettes create a warm and cozy atmosphere. Check out the photos above for some examples of

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Looks We Love | Christmas Décor

Christmas is just around the corner! Whether you lean toward the traditional red-and-green Christmas look or are ready for a new twist for your holiday décor, check out these looks for some inspiration. And don’t miss our recent blog on 5 Tips to Host the Holidays without the Headache for more helpful tips.   Products pictured: Felicity Settee, Bristol Plaid Pillow, Large Greyson Lantern, Walnut Stained Farm Style

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How To | 5 Tips to Host the Holidays without the Headache

If you’ve ever played host for the holidays, you know that while it is always fun to bring family and friends together, it can also come with its own headaches. Getting the house decorated and ready, preparing a menu and cooking the food, and the looming cleanup chores can be enough to overwhelm even the most experienced host. Luckily we can help with these 5 Tips to Host

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Trend Alert | 4 Reasons to Serve Signature Cocktails

Offering one or two signature cocktails at your wedding or event has many perks, from practical to fun! Check out these 4 Reasons to Serve Signature Cocktails. 1. It saves money Replacing a full open bar with just a couple signature drinks cuts way down on costs. An open bar can get quite pricey after stocking it with all the different types of alcohol and mixers you may

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Looks We Love | Halloween

Depending on the type of Halloween celebration you are planning, your decor may vary from spooky to cutesy — or may even evolve into something else entirely with a themed party. Check out the photos above for some of our favorite Halloween looks for this year.   Products pictured: Black Satin Tabledrape, Manhattan White Overlay, Round Lacquered Black Charger, Rio Ruby Dinner Plate, Ritz Dinner Plate, Tiffany Plate,

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Color Story | Something Blue in the Reception

Still need your “something blue”? It doesn’t have to be something you carry or wear – incorporate it into your reception decor! From cornflower to navy, blue can be a striking wedding color to showcase on your reception tables, cocktail tables, or bar. It meshes well with many different styles, so don’t be afraid to experiment until you find a look you love! Check out the photos above

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On Location | Modern Rustic Styled Shoot at Villa de Nardi

With its rolling hills, homemade olive oils, and wood fired pizza, Villa De Nardi provides the perfect rustic venue to dress up with modern touches in this styled shoot, featuring a monochrome color palette and metallic geometric accents. Check the list below for all the participating vendors! Photography: Gagan Dhiman

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How To | 5 Tips to Host A Halloween BBQ

If your family is a big fan of Halloween, one night of trick-or-treating my feel too short, especially when it falls on a weeknight like it does this year. To extend the holiday fun, host a Halloween BBQ over the weekend to give your costumes one more chance to shine

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Color Story | Pink Halloween

As our Pinterest boards (and our minds) are overrun with all things Halloween, we can’t help but notice that Pink Halloween ideas are among the most popular (and most adorable) décor ideas for this year’s holiday. Switching it up When you think about it, it makes sense. The tired old

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On Location | Oscar de la Renta Fashion Show 2019

Each year for the past 50 years, Oscar de la Renta and Saks Fifth Avenue host a fashion show on the shores of Lake Tahoe to raise money for the League to Save Lake Tahoe. This year’s profits broke records at $1.1 million raised for the league, which is working

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Trend Alert | Oktoberfest Party

Celebrate the coming of fall with an Oktoberfest party! There’s a reason this German tradition is popular around the world – food, beer, and friends is always a recipe for a good time. Keep reading for 4 Oktoberfest party ideas. 1. Beer tasting Get a sampling of German brews, make

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Looks We Love | Upgrade Your Event with Linens

When your tables need an upgrade but you don’t want to overspend on expensive décor, rethink how your linen choices can elevate your event. Keep reading for some ideas on using linens to spice up your tablescape.   1. Colorful Linens Don’t be afraid to use colorful linens, and lots

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Trend Alert | Hanging Decor

Hanging decor from the ceiling of your venue can transform the look and feel of your event. Not only does it add another dimension to your space, but it also offers more opportunity to make it your own! 1. Structures Structures such as Hanging Ladders or Wire Spheres are simple

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holiday party in gym

How To | Transform a Gymnasium into a Beautiful Event Venue

Have you ever thought of utilizing a gymnasium for your event venue? From weddings to birthdays to company holiday parties, a gym can be a great high-capacity venue. To transform a sports-centric building to a venue worthy of a large scale social event, check out these tips. 1. Cover the

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tea favors

How To | What You Should and Shouldn’t DIY for Your Wedding

For the budget-conscious couple, doing DIY for your wedding can be a lifesaver! And there are many aspects of a wedding that make for perfect opportunities to get your craft on. But there are also some things you should leave to the professionals. Here is our breakdown of what you

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