on using the crystalized pebbles linen · 2018-06-23 · i recommend walking the highline. it is so...
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MIAMI
N EVENTS& QUEEN OF
HEARTSPRODUCTION
WE WANTED SOMETHING SOFT TO ACCENT THE SUBTLETY OF THE FLOWERS
WITH A LITTLE SHIMMER TO BOUNCE THE LIGHT AROUND THE CONCERT HALL.
ON USING THE CRYSTALIZED PEBBLES LINEN
Rodrigo Varela Photography
ONE OF OUR FAVORITE PLACES IS FAIRCHILD TROPICAL GARDENS, IT IS SO
PEACEFUL AND THE FLORA IS INCREDIBLE. THERE’S A TINY HIDDEN GEM CALLED
PIEDA TERRA ON JAMES STREET YOU ALSO HAVE TO CHECK OUT FOR DINNER.
A LOCAL’S RECOMMENDATION IN MIAMI
USING CONTRASTING LINENS, IN SHADES OF
RICH FUCHSIA AND TOUCHES OF GOLD, WE
WANTED TO CAPTURE A SOUTHERN
FEMININITY WITH LUXURIOUS UNDERTONES
OF ANOTHER ERA WHILE MIXING PATTERNS
AND TEXTURES TO ADD A PLAYFULNESS TO
THE PARTY.
ON MIXING THE
CHAMPAGNE SEQUIN
TAFFETA WITH PINK
HEMP FLOCKING
THIS SUMMER, I AM ALL ABOUT
OYSTERS AND ROSÉ AT KIMBALL
HOUSE IN DECATUR, OR FRESH
COCONUT WATER AND AMAZING
THAI FOOD USING LOCAL
INGREDIENTS AT TALAT MARKET
IN CANDLER PARK!
A LOCAL’S
RECOMMENDATION
IN ATLANTA
Kimberly Evans Photography
GRAY HARPER EVENT MAKER
SAVANNAH
MY BACKGROUND IS IN TEXTILE
DESIGN - SO I’M A SUCKER FOR GOOD
QUALITY LINEN. I LOVE THE LINO
COLLECTION BECAUSE IT ADDS A
SUBTLE RICHNESS TO ANY TABLE
SETTING I CREATE. ALSO - YOU WON’T
FIND BETTER QUALITY NAPKINS
ANYWHERE ELSE!
ON CHOOSING
THE WHITE SAND
TUSCANY LINEN
The Happy Bloom
SPEND AN AFTERNOON WALKING AROUND SAVANNAH’S HISTORIC DISTRICT - THE ARCHITECTURE AND GARDENS ARE SO
ROMANTIC. THANKS TO THE CITY’S OPEN CONTAINER LAW - YOU CAN WALK AROUND WITH DRINK IN HAND! I SUGGEST
GRABBING A BITE TO EAT AT SOHO SOUTH CAFE (THE SOHO COMBO IS HANDS DOWN MY ULTIMATE CRAVING!) AND THEN
LEAVING WITH A BERRY BASIL MULE IN A TO-GO CUP!
A LOCAL’S RECOMMENDATION IN SAVANNAH
SEBRELL SMITH
SAVANNAH
WHEN DESIGNING THIS YEAR’S TELFAIR
BALL, CELEBRATING THE TELFAIR
MUSEUM OF ART, I WENT WITH THE
BLACK TRAIL BECAUSE I FELT THE
PATTERN PROJECTED AN ENERGY
ALMOST LIKE AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
THE BLACK AND WHITE PATTERN,
PAIRED WITH THE BRIGHT FLORALS
AND GEOMETRIC LANTERNS, TIED THE
“MODERN LIGHTS” THEME AND THE
SPONSOR TO THE EVENT PERFECTLY.
ON CHOOSING THE
BLACK TRAIL LINEN
VISIT THE TELFAIR MUSEUMS!
THEY HAVE AN INCREDIBLE
SELECTION OF DIVERSE ARTWORK
AND THE BUILDINGS THEMSELVES
ARE SUCH A COOL WAY TO
EXPERIENCE A MUSEUM.
A LOCAL’S
RECOMMENDATION
IN SAVANNAH
Katie Joyner Photography
I KNEW THE NATURAL WESTERN WOULD PROVIDE A SOPHISTICATED BASE FOR THE TABLETOP DETAILS FOR THIS EDITORIAL
SHOOT. THE SUBTLE GOLD THREADS WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC COMPLEMENT THE GOLD CHARGERS AND FLATWARE
BEAUTIFULLY, AND THEY ALLOW THIS LINEN TO PICK UP JUST THE LOVELIEST HINT OF REFLECTIVE GLOW WHEN CANDLES ARE
LIT IN THE EVENING LIGHT. I WANTED SOMETHING THAT WOULD ALLOW OUR WHITE FLOWERS TO POP AGAINST IT AS WELL.
ON USING THE NATURAL WESTERN LINEN
A LOCAL’S RECOMMENDATION
IN WINSTON-SALEM
I RECOMMEND A VISIT TO THE REYNOLDA HISTORIC DISTRICT
HERE IN TOWN, AS IT IS HOME TO THE REYNOLDA HOUSE
MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART, AND THE EVER-CHARMING
REYNOLDA VILLAGE - A COLLECTION OF SHOPS AND
RESTAURANTS HOUSED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE ORIGINAL
R.J. REYNOLDS FAMILY ESTATE IN THE BUILDINGS THAT ONCE
THAT ONCE SUPPORTED THE REYNOLDS FAMILY. POP INTO THE
VILLAGE TAVERN FOR A COCKTAIL OR MEAL, ENJOY A STROLL
THROUGH THE EXQUISITE REYNOLDA GARDENS, SHOP AROUND
A BIT, AND COME VISIT OUR STUDIO (WE’RE LOCATED IN THE
CATTLESHED BUILDING IN THE VILLAGE).
Lucy Cuneo Photography
NYC
JESGORDON
THIS EVENT WAS AN HOMAGE TO THE ART DECO ERA AND
WHEN WE SAW THIS LINEN (IN 2 DIFFERENT COLORS!) WE
KNEW IT WAS GOING TO BE OUR WHOLE INSPIRATION FOR OUR
DESIGN. WE STARTED OUT WITH THE NAVY VERSION IN COCKTAILS
TO GIVE THAT MOODY, SPEAKEASY VIBE COMPLETE WITH CIGAR
ROLLERS AND CUSTOM SPECIALTY COCKTAILS. AS THE SUN SET,
THE GOLD RUNNING THROUGHOUT THE LINENS SHINED MAKING
IT A SHOW STOPPER. MOVING INTO DINNER AND DANCING WE
WANTED A MORE ETHEREAL FEEL WHICH THE WHITE VERSION
COMPLETELY PERFECTLY. WE CHOSE ACCESSORIES SUCH AS GOLD
AND CLEAR VASES, MIRROR CHARGERS AND GHOST CHAIRS TO
REALLY MAKE THE DINNER LINENS THE MAIN DESIGN FOR THE
REST OF THE EVENING.
ON USING THE NAVY AND
GOLD DECO LINENS
Andre Maier and Arnold Brower
I RECOMMEND WALKING THE HIGHLINE. IT IS SO UNIQUE TO THE CITY AND YOU CAN SEE BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS BUT WITH CITY
VIEWS. THEY DESIGNED THIS PARK SO SMARTLY FOR THE CITY WITH FUN HIDDEN FEATURES AND I TRULY APPRECIATE THAT AS A
DESIGNER MYSELF. WHEN YOU END THE HIGHLINE AT 14TH STREET THE WHITNEY MUSEUM IS NEW AND BEAUTIFUL WITH
INSPIRING INSTALLATIONS. GREAT RESTAURANTS AND NIGHTLIFE ARE RIGHT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS AS WELL.
A LOCAL’S RECOMMENDATION IN NYC
SAN FRANCISCO
FLORABELLA
WE FIRST SAW THE CORAL ELISE LINEN AT ENGAGE!16 THE BREAKERS AND ABSOLUTELY FELL IN LOVE WITH IT. WE
FINALLY HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO USE IT WHEN OUR CLIENT DECIDED ON A HAWAIIAN INSPIRED DESIGN FOR HER EVENT. IT
WAS THE PERFECT SHADE OF CORAL FOR OUR SUNSET PALETTE OF PINKS AND ORANGES, WHILE THE CHAMPAGNE METALLIC
IN THE LINEN ELEVATED THE FORMALITY OF THE LOOK, PERFECTLY FITTING FOR THE BLACK TIE AFFAIR.
ON CHOOSING THE CORAL ELISE LINEN
Liz Banfield Photography
ONE OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS TO
DO ON THE PENINSULA IS TO VISIT
THE RODIN SCULPTURE GARDEN ON
STANFORD’S CAMPUS. OUR PERFECT
OUTING WOULD INCLUDE RENTING
BIKES IN DOWNTOWN PALO ALTO,
EXPLORING STANFORD’S BEAUTIFUL
CAMPUS WITH ITS SPANISH
ARCHITECTURE, TOURING THE
CANTOR ARTS CENTER AND RODIN
SCULPTURE GARDEN, FOLLOWED BY
A LIGHT LUNCH IN THEIR CAFÉ.
A LOCAL’S
RECOMMENDATION
IN SAN FRANCISCO
ST. LOUIS
FESTIVEATMOSPHERES
WE SELECTED THIS LINEN TO FIT THE ART
DECO INSPIRED PEABODY OPERA HOUSE
IN ST. LOIUS. THE DESIGNS AND QUALITY
OF THE LINEN ASSORTMENT GAVE US THE
PERFECT PALETTE TO MARRY TOGETHER
THE DREAMY FLORALS AND ARCHITECTURE
WITHIN THE SPACE.
ON CHOOSING
THE CHAMPAGNE
GARDENIA LINEN
Switzerfilm Photography
WOW, THE RECOMMENDATION FOR SOMEONE COMING TO STL IS A TOUGH QUESTION! THERE ARE SO MANY AREAS THAT HAVE
SO MUCH TO OFFER. IF IT’S (OUR FOUNDER) FRANKIE’S CHOICE, IT’S THE ART MUSEUM OR BOTANICAL GARDENS FOLLOWED UP
BY DINNER ON THE HILL, A HISTORIC AREA KNOW FOR THE BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANTS ALL IN ONE PLACE.
A LOCAL’S RECOMMENDATION IN ST. LOUIS
BOSTON
AMYKIMBALL
THE BRIDE WANTED A REALLY
ROMANTIC AND ELEGANT LOOK. SHE
LOVES FLOWERS AND WANTED TO USE
THIS BEAUTIFUL BLUSH TONE WE FOUND
IN THE LINENS. WE PICKED THE LINENS
FIRST AND THEY SERVED AS THE DESIGN
INSPIRATION FOR THE ENTIRE EVENT (WE
EVEN HAD BLUSH SHEER CURTAINS LINING
THE TENT). THE WEDDING WAS SO
BEAUTIFUL AND YOU COULDN’T HELP
BUT FEEL SWEPT AWAY AS SOON AS YOU
ENTERED THE TENT. GORGEOUS!
ON CHOOSING
THE BLUSH NEW
FLOWER LINEN
Cheryl Richards Photography
A REALLY FUN THING TO DO THAT IS A BIT
OF A HIDDEN GEM IS SAILING ON THE
CHARLES RIVER OFF THE ESPLANADE. IF
SAILING ISN’T YOUR THING YOU CAN KAYAK
OR EVEN PADDLE BOARD. LOCALS BELONG
TO THE COMMUNITY BOATING CLUB BUT
TOURISTS CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE
RENTALS AS WELL - A VERY FUN WAY TO
EXPERIENCE BOSTON.
A LOCAL’S
RECOMMENDATION
IN BOSTON
CHICAGO
KESHEVENTS
THE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT WAS A
VIBRANT MIX OF HOT PINKS AND PURPLES
AND I WANTED TEXTURED CHAMPAGNE
AND GOLD ACCENTS TO COMPLETE THE
TABLE DÉCOR - THE METALLIC TABLECLOTH
WAS PERFECT FOR THE LOOK I WAS GOING
FOR. TO ADD SOME RICH DETAILS TO THE
TABLE SETTING, I BROUGHT IN THE
CHAMPAGNE HEATHER NAPKIN BANDS
AND THE CHAMPAGNE HEATHER CHAIR
COVERS TO GIVE THE ROOM A REAL
“WOW” FACTOR!
ON CHOOSING
THE CHAMPAGNE
METALLIC FOREST
LINEN
A MUST-GO IN THE LINCOLN PARK
AREA IS LAS TABLAS. IT’S A LOCAL
COLOMBIAN RESTAURANT WITH THE
BEST FOOD AND DRINKS!
A LOCAL’S
RECOMMENDATION
IN CHICAGO
Collin Pearson Photography
AUSTIN
BROCK & CO.
EVENTS
THIS SUMMERTIME BRUNCH
WEDDING WAS A PERFECT FIT FOR
NUAGE DESIGNS LINENS! OUR
FLORAL DESIGN FEATURED BLOOMS
RANGING FROM THE SOFTEST BLUSH
TO THE BRIGHTEST FUCHSIA. WE
WANTED TO REPLICATE THE SAME
COLORS IN THE LINENS WE
SELECTED. THESE LINENS PERFECTLY
CAPTURED THE FEMININE YET
VIBRANT PERSONALITY OF OUR
SWEET AND PLAYFUL BRIDE.
ON CHOOSING THE
CERISE WATERCOLOR
& BLUSH DAMASK
SCROLL LINEN
Grab a breakfast taco + take a refreshing dip in Austin’s natural spring-fed pool, Barton Springs. The water is always a crisp + cool 68 degrees!
A LOCAL’S RECOMMENDATION IN AUSTIN
SMS Photography
NEW ORLEANS
BLUEGARDENIA
NOTTOWAY PLANTATION IS A TRUE
SOUTHERN GEM AND WAS THE
INSPIRATION FOR THE LINENS CHOSEN
FOR THIS WEDDING. THE WHITE ANITA
ADDED A CLASSIC TOUCH, WITH JUST A
HINT OF SPARKLE - PERFECT FOR THOSE
CLIENTS WHO LIKE UNDERSTATED
ELEGANCE! WE WANTED TO CARRY A
GENTLE, SOFT SOUTHERN ELEGANCE
THROUGH THE DESIGN TO COMPLIMENT
THE SHEER MAJESTY OF THE NOTTOWAY
PLANTATION.
ON CHOOSING THE
WHITE ANITA LINEN
Jacqueline Dallimor Photography
NOT ONLY IS NOTTOWAY PLANATION THE INSPIRATION FOR THIS WEDDING – IT IS ALSO A LOVELY PLACE TO VISIT AND
STAY. THEY HAVE BEAUTIFUL ROOMS WHERE YOU CAN SPEND A RELAXING WEEKEND. THE RESTAURANTS ON SITE ARE
TOP-NOTCH AND THERE ARE MANY OLD MANSIONS TO TOUR DURING YOUR WEEKEND AWAY!
A LOCAL’S RECOMMENDATION IN NEW ORLEANS