Lakewold Gardens

Beautiful Tables Showcase November 2-5, 2017

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Decorator Guide Event Schedule:

Saturday, September 23 Decorator Workshop 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Saturday September 30 Deadline to submit Participation Agreement

Friday, October 13 Deadline to submit Table Description

Sunday, October 29 Day 1 of set-up 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday, October 30 Day 2 of set-up 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 31 Day 3 of set-up 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 1 Judges Only 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 2 Open to the public 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Friday, November 3 Open to the public 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 4 Open to the public 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 5 Open to the public 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 5 Awards Presentation 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 5 Breakdown 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday, November 6 Breakdown 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

General Information Why Beautiful Tables Showcase?

Lakewold Gardens is a non-profit 501(C)3 organization and our mission is to Our mission: To preserve and enhance Lakewold Gardens as a historic estate garden of world class distinction, offering each visitor an inspirational experience through growth and learning in a profoundly unique setting.

Beautiful Tables Showcase has proven to be a great opportunity to visit the gardens in the fall while raising funds for the up-keep of the grounds.

Don’t Forget . . . We will supply an ironing board, but it’s the decora-

tor’s responsibility to supply their own iron. DO NOT overflow your space. We will be monitoring

the use of space around the tables during the set-up to ensure that everyone has ample space for their design. Please contact Cora at 253.584.4106 if you have questions or concerns about this matter.

As of 4 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, all items on your table must remain in place throughout the Showcase.

We encourage decorators to add signage to their table design to provide more information about their display such as: pieces used, history, and dedication. Please note that during the judging anything on the table that contains the designer(s) name and/or busi-ness name will be removed then replaced after the judging is completed.

Because each table provides a unique ambiance, the playing of music at a table in the showcase will not be allowed.

Participants are not permitted to sell merchandise on site. However, we encourage you to place a

placard and/or business cards on your table.

What does a Docent do? Volunteer when the showcase is open to the public

for a 3 hour shift. Help to ensure that tables are undisturbed. Direct visitors to refreshments and restrooms. In

addition will assist with restocking. Answer questions about the showcase and Lakewold

Gardens.

Judging Judges will choose winning tables for both novice

and professional levels in the following categories: Formal Seasonal/Holiday Whimsical Contemporary

Judges will choose “Best of Show” table. Visitors will vote for the “People’s Choice” award for

both novice and professional tables. Recognition will be given to table winners.

Table Selection Process New this year: Once all Participation Agreements

have been submitted and received , decorators will receive

a randomly assigned table location. To promote a look of

uniformity throughout the showcase, all tables will be the

same size, 48”, and provided by Lakewold Gardens. Table

assignments are final. Due to random table assignments

and not wanting to give advantages to some decorators

over others, no use of electrical outlets will be allowed. No

wall hanging items will be allowed. However free-standing

apparatuses such as screens or stands to hang items from

are acceptable.

Showcase Lakewold Gardens Location Wagner House

Showcase Cora Wells Coordinator 253.584.4106 cwells@lakewoldgardens.org

Assistant Alexandria Swanson Coordinator 253.584.4106 aswanson@lakewoldgardens.org

Physical Address 12317 Gravelly Lake Drive SW Lakewood, WA 98499

Mailing Address PO Box 39780 Lakewood, WA 98496-3780

Fax & Website 253.584.3021 www.lakewoldgardens.org

Showcase November 2-5, 2017 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.

Admission $10 Lakewold Member $15 Non-Member

Awards Sunday, November 5, 2017 Presentation 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Showcase November 5, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Breakdown November 6, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Schedule of Events Saturday, September 23 Decorator Workshop from 3:00-5:00p.m.

Enter through Main Gate, park in Main Parking Lot, and take footpath to the Wagner House.

Saturday, September 30 Deadline to submit Participation Agreement

We have a limited number of spots so submit your participation agree-ment at your earliest convenience.

Friday, October 13 Deadline to submit Table Description

This is the deadline for inclusion in our Beautiful Tables Showcase Pro-gram.

Sunday, October 29 Day 1 of set-up 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, October 30 Day 2 of set-up 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 31 Day 3 of set-up 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 1 Judges Only: 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

IF MAIN GATE IS CLOSED… Please enter through Service Gate and drive down to the front or back of the Wagner House.

Thursday, November 2 Open to the public 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 3 Open to the public 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 4 Open to the public 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm Sunday, November 5 Open to the public 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

MAIN GATE OPEN. Designers may come any time during the showcase, but please check-in at the admissions before proceeding by foot to the Wagner House.

Sunday, November 5 Awards Presentations 2:00 p.m.to 4:00 p.m.

Enter through Main Gate, park in Main Parking Lot, and take footpath to the Wagner House.

Sunday, November 5 Breakdown 4:00 p.m.to 6:00 p.m.

MAIN GATE CLOSED. Please enter through Service Gate and drive down to the front or back of the Wagner House.

Monday, November 6 Breakdown 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

MAIN GATE CLOSED. Please enter through Service Gate and drive down to the front or back of the Wagner House. As we will be returning rented tables and linens, all breakdown must be completed by 4:00 p.m.

Driving Directions

Take exit 124 from I-5. Turn west at the top of the exit onto Gravelly Lake Drive. Follow Gravelly Lake Drive to light at Veterans Drive.

Turn right for Service Gate entrance or Go through light and take right after

Lakewold sign for Main Gate entrance.

Need assistance? Please call 253.584.4106 Grounds Map

SAMPLE OF PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Home for the Holidays It’s that special time of year, made even more memorable by Christmas dinner

at home. Designer Marcia Garrett combines assorted family china, silver, and crystal to set the stage for this festive celebration.

Mother’s Day in the Garden Celebrating mothers - our very first friend. Using a collection of Franciscan “Desert Rose” china and crystal candlesticks, designer Becky Scholz creates a charming floral setting. The adjoining collection of 1950’s Dresden figurines adds a perfect touch of amusement to this table of honor.

Blue Mikado Designer Marguerite Wesseler has used family heirloom Royal Crown Derby “Blue Mikado” china, inherited from her husband’s grandmother. The setting is accompanied by charming Sake glasses that coordinate with the crystal wine glasses, Japanese themed plates, and Towle “King Richard” sterling. The center-piece artfully crafted by Crane’s Creations and the framed artwork on the wall complete this formal display.

Mouse King’s Revenge This whimsical setting by Tina Clark, Owner of N.Y. Hair Salon, is a tribute to the arts. Tina uses general pieces in her setting that highlights the Washington Contem-porary Ballet, The Tacoma Youth Chorus, and the Lakewood Playhouse.

SAMPLE OF JUDGING CRITERIA SHEET

Beautiful Tables Showcase Floor Plan (Floor Plan subject to change)

All tables are 48” and provided by Lakewold Gardens