Saturday, December 17, 2011

Celebrate Who You Are In Your Design

More and more we're witnessing clients incorporate their heritage and culture in their wedding decor.  From beautiful hand-painted tablewear to elegant and meaningful fabrics, brides are celebrating their roots.  We love when we're able to help them create this amazing experience. 

Take a look at the Rachelle Lace overlay that will bring life to our client's Indian inspired wedding.  This fabric will also be used to make the brides veil.  It all started with an image brought to us by our client along with a story that brought tears of inspiration to everyone in our office.  We were determined to match the  linen in the photo, and in the words of our client - Mission accomplished! 


The Rachelle Lace with a rust underlay.


The Rachelle Lace over a beautiful dark underlay.

Rachelle Lace overlay, ivory underlay.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Table Runners, Oh the Possibilities

Beautiful table runners are what many well dressed table designs are adorning these days.  They’ve actually come a long way since their birth in the Middle Ages, created solely to protect tablecloths, which were highly revered, from messy Kings and courts.  Men!
Over the decades as we’ve all become more, what’s the word, couth (LOL) table runners have become more of a design accessory than a sanitary necessity.   While in some cases they’re still used to protect tables and to cover-up those not so attractive permanent damages; they are also serving as key elements to table décor.   Table runners can be as simple or elaborate as you can imagine, from traditional casual designs for home décor to elaborate designs with exotic handiwork for formal events.
When is a runner right for your event?
·         If your venue provides basic linens that you’d like to use, but are looking to enhance the design consider runners.  They’re easy on the budget and provide lots of flexibility.  
·         Custom table linens for event themes can be expensive.  Consider using a table runner to really bring home a seasonal, elaborate or cultural event theme. 
·         When budget is an issue.  Most venues provide at least a basic poly white table linen, add a runner and sash to your design to bring in color and character. 

This is such a neat design. Duplicate using
traditional black table linen with a Damask table runner.

If you love the Pintuck look, here's a great way to incorporate it using traditional white linens. 
This table includes a design table
runner and Pintuck sashes.

Simple, affordable and elegant. 
Traditional white table linen with two
Satin runners.

Another great idea:
White linen with eco-friendly burlap table runner.
A beautiful and cost effective alternative to
burlap table linens.