Inspiration to Celebration: Red, White & Blue Americana Seaside Inspiration
Red, White & Blue all Summer Long…
The 4th of July has come and gone but with it leaves the lingering pride and love for all things American and beachy. From popsicles, tan lines, ice cold coca colas and vintage Frankie and Annette movies, bringing a bit of classic beach into your summer fetes is always a good thing. Don’t want to go overboard on the red, white & blue? Mix in some yellow for a primary splash of color!
Here are a few tips to mix some Americana Seaside style into your summer soirees:
• Mix in a variety of seersucker pillows for your outdoor lounge
• Serve ice cold coca-cola bottles with red and white striped straws from a tray
• Bring out the Beach Blanket Bingo… for real! Toss some big patterned throws and pillows on the grass or sand for a casual lounge space
• In lieu of classic desserts, have an old-fashioned Popsicle cart come to your event
• On the sand? Don’t forget your paddleball, bocce ball and horseshoe sets! Why not make a tournament out of it?
Menu lunch bag and table number design by Alchemy Fine Events & Invitations, Photography by Cary Pennington, Engagement session photography by Tim Melideo.
Inspiration to Celebration: Red, White & Blue Americana Seaside Inspiration
Red, White & Blue all Summer Long…
The 4th of July has come and gone but with it leaves the lingering pride and love for all things American and beachy. From popsicles, tan lines, ice cold coca colas and vintage Frankie and Annette movies, bringing a bit of classic beach into your summer fetes is always a good thing. Don’t want to go overboard on the red, white & blue? Mix in some yellow for a primary splash of color!
Here are a few tips to mix some Americana Seaside style into your summer soirees:
• Mix in a variety of seersucker pillows for your outdoor lounge
• Serve ice cold coca-cola bottles with red and white striped straws from a tray
• Bring out the Beach Blanket Bingo… for real! Toss some big patterned throws and pillows on the grass or sand for a casual lounge space
• In lieu of classic desserts, have an old-fashioned Popsicle cart come to your event
• On the sand? Don’t forget your paddleball, bocce ball and horseshoe sets! Why not make a tournament out of it?
Menu lunch bag and table number design by Alchemy Fine Events & Invitations, Photography by Cary Pennington, Engagement session photography by Tim Melideo.
Inspiration to Illumination: Lighting Installations
Inspiration to Illumination: Bruce Munro’s dramatic installation art
When designing a statement piece for a dramatic entrance to a special event nothing is more spectacular than wonderful lighting installations. Today, again, I am awe inspired by Bruce Munro’s work of lighting and environment installations. He not only works with interiors creating interesting focal points and scultpures with his creations, but is a daring fine artist in the world of installation art.
Exploring scale and repetition (such as the Tara Donavon exhibit seen here) through lighting and light reflective elements such as cd’s and bottles of water (a must see!), Bruce creates wonderlands of illumination and shine that transport you into another world.
In the event design world, such installations such as these may seem like an impossible fete to accomplish for a single events, but don’t let that stop you from dreaming big!
Inspriation to Celebration: Bohemian Modern Beach Party
Bohemian Modern Beach Party Inspiration for your Summer Fete
Summer is here! The weather is warm and it’s time to start planning for your summer affairs. Inspired by the warmth of the golden sun and cool shades of the sea mixed with some mid century glam and boho character, I dreamed up this inspiration board for a Bohemian Modern Beach Party or even rehearsal dinner. Start with some cool white modern furniture, rough natural woods, shiny silver metals and amber glassware. Throw in some luxurious printed fabrics in the form of plush pillows and cozy throws, mix in a Dark n’ Stormy and Fete Accompli!
Invitation featured by Alchemy Fine Events & Invitations and is featured on our site here. The chic and eclectic furniture by Form Decor.
Here are some great summer recipes to beat the heat. Fresh herbs, spice and a few cool treats!
Chile Rubbed Shrimp, Avocado & Corn Cocktail
Peas, Mint & Parmasean Crostini
