May 05, 2016

Graduation on the Bluff

May 05, 2016/ Liberty Woodman

After years of hard work, sweat and tears Heather finally got her masters from UCLA’sArchitecture and Interior design program… and was ready to celebrate! Wanting a gorgeous outdoor brunch with ocean views she had selected the stunning Montage at Laguna Beach to act as the lovely setting for this celebration.

It was the perfect afternoon for her friends and family to gather on the Studio Lawn, while servers tray passed Bloody Mary's upon their arrival. Prior to be seated for brunch, guests were excited about the mimosa buffet that provided colorful berry and melon options to add to their champagne. Handmade tags were hung from the carafes labeling each of the fresh squeezed juices.

The luncheon tables were draped with the gorgeous Brooklyn Nude linens, from La Tavola, which created an elegant yet fun sparkle to the setting. Lush arrangements filled with Dahlias, ranunculus, garden roses, and maiden-hair fern accents were set in gold mercury urns and helped complete the stunning setting. At each place-setting, coral and peach dipped Rice Krispy treats in the Letter H, provided a tasty favor for guests to enjoy later. A diploma rolled paper was placed on top of each of the gold beaded chargers and was actually prints of different interior designs that Heather had sketched out. We provided color pencils and guests colored in the sketches and signed them to create a coloring book for Heather to look back on! We hand crafted custom sparkly petite graduation hats in gold, black and coral, that everyone got a kick out of wearing! They were the absolute perfect accessory and even looked fantastic on the men!

The afternoon ended with a loving toast given by Heather while standing next to her charming gradation cake that we designed to match her party dress! A three tier cake in shimmer fondant with stripes and polka dots and topped with the perfect mini grad hat was the ultimate finale to a festive and fun afternoon.

April 29, 2016

DRANKS!

April 29, 2016/ Liberty Woodman

When a crazy chic and talented interior designer contacted us to help bring her soirée to life we were nothing less than excited! With a backyard already dripping in olive leaves and lush foliage… we had the perfect setting to accent! She wanted an eclectic mix of vintage, boho, and industrial elements that provided a curated and styled vibe (which of course felt effortless and comfortable! Duh!) Pulling from the goodies from our friends at Found Rentals made this an easy design to nail!

With a very charming and sweet ol’ southern background, this bday gal knows the importance of a goooood cocktail. So “DRANKS” was a must have for this killer bar display. Contemporary Catering shook up some tasty sips and delish passed bites throughout the evening. An impressive stationary charcuterie spread covered every inch of a one-of-a-kind vintage dresser, providing the ultimate grazing station.

Heirloom Design House killed it with the wild and foraged vibe we wanted to achieve. The hanging blooms and herbs over the self-serve "come wine with me" bar added a whimsical touch and the tucks of vibrant garden roses added the perfect pops of color. The fragrance from the fresh mint, rosemary, and lavender that she used deliciously lingered around the yard.

A display of DRUNK'N DONUTS (individually boxed, crazy delish Donut Snob donuts, with a cute thank you sticker) greeted guests as they departed. A fun way to end a drank-full night!

We wanted to provide a comfortable setting that didn't feel "over done". Beginning with live Mumford and Sons inspired acoustic music to dance battles under the twinkle lights with DJ spun tunes... It certainly was a fantastic celebration all around.

April 20, 2016

Magical Mermaid Grotto - 5th Birthday!

April 20, 2016/ Dalit Cohen

Definitely the 5th Birthday bash all little girls dream of! Pink, purple and mermaids... what's not to like? Hand crafted blowfish and jellyfish of various colors added to the playful marine vibe. This was only the beginning of the under-the-sea surprises that would unfold...

These young ladies were dolled up to the nines... with custom sparkling mermaid tails, magical starfish wands and stylish fishtail braids. Once officially princesses of the sea, the girls got to have lunch in our lavish mermaid grotto... designed by yours truly. Completely immersed "under water" surrounded by twinkling lights, bubbles and of course thing-a-ma-bobs! The girls filled their bellies with ocean inspired tasty treats including; octopus hot dogs, crab enthused croissant sandwiches, hummus sand pales with seashell carrots, fish bait gold fish, sharks teeth cheese triangles, and much much more!

We can't forget about the amazingly gorgeous mermaid birthday cake from Charm City. Even a real life mermaid made an appearance and led the girls in a magical treasure hunt where they were to find all of her lost jewelry and gold coins. Finally, to end this fairy-tale day, all the girls got to go home with a hand-sewn mermaid of their own, made by the birthday girl's very talented mommy. Such a special fun-filled day!