J'adore Parisian Chic

On a recent trip to Paris for the Maison&Objet home furnishings, textile and tabletop show, we fell in further in love with the rustic chic that is emblematic of French entertaining. After all, what could be more elegant than a burlap tablecloth, loose arrangements of lavender-hued blooms and a few hand-written details. With a little help from Sunday Suppers, here's how we'd put it together stateside.

It! Inspiration: Christmas Eve Elegance

There's nothing like an elegant table to set the mood for a beautiful evening with friends and family. Here are our pics for the season:

It! Inspiration table from Between Naps on the Porch; Christmas ornaments from Saks Fifth Avenue; Vera Wang for Wedgwood "with love" stemware from Bloomingdale's; Colonial sterling silver candelabras from Silver Gift Store; "Trousdale" dinnerware from Neiman Marcus

It! Inspiration: Set a wintry holiday table

Whether you're in Palm Beach or Kennebunkport, a wintry holiday table channeling the beauty of aspen groves and evergreens sets the mood for a cozy holiday feast with friends and family.

Santa table decor from Pottery Barn; Christmas tree place cards from Martha Stewart; lollipops from Maxwell House of Design; Rosemary tree centerpieces from Interior Design

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Join It! Girl Aime Dunstan on Oct. 9 for Tea & Tastings

Along with Tiffany & Co. and Pioneer Linens, It! Weddings & Events has been invited to speak on home entertaining during an afternoon tea to benefit Junior League of the Palm Beaches at Rosarian Academy. Join in on the fun!

It! Obsession: Marchesa by Lenox

Bring fashion to the table with these unabashedly feminine china patterns recently released by Marchesa for Lenox. $150-$180 for a 5-piece place setting (bloomingdales.com).Whimsical flowers and birds adorn the body of Spring Lark. The sweeping brushwork reflects the softness and beauty of a watercolor painting. Coral accents, sprinkled throughout the platinum-rimmed pattern, exude the feminine flair indicative of Marchesa.
Like palace grounds with meticulous landscaping, Palatial Garden is a study in detail. The accent plate is a work of art in itself showcasing a majestic pheasant. Luscious chocolate and turquoise hues banded in precious gold accent beautiful floral designs to create this regal pattern.

This stylish platinum-banded pattern features charcoal-like florals that decorate the rim and interior of each piece. Inspired by the designs found in an artist’s sketchbook, Floral Illustrations serves as the perfect canvas for any meal.

Join the It! Girls and Neiman Marcus Palm Beach for Fashion's Night Out On Sept. 10!

It! Weddings & Events is getting ready for the HAUTEST series of Palm Beach events honoring VOGUE editor Anna Wintour’s celebrated Fashion’s Night Out. Join us on Friday, Sept. 10 for:

5:30-7:30 P.M.
Enjoy live music from Elan Artists on Level One

5:30-8:30 P.M.
Enjoy light bites from Michelle Bernstein's at The Omphoy, Pistache French Bistro, Christafaro's Catering and The Sugar Monkey, plus wines from Bulletproof Wine & Spirits

Strike a pose in a live fashion shoot!

DJ Nick Flash spins timeless beats along with the season’s most fashionable tracks on Level Two

It! Weddings & Events invites you to meet the It! Girls: Angela Culveyhouse, Aime Dunstan, Hilary Jordan and Diana Perry, and see how they bring fall fashion trends to the table

6:30 P.M.
Runway Show featuring the hottest trends of the season

7:15 P.M.
It! Weddings & Events invites you meet the It! Boys: Reginald Dunlap, Jeff Fowler and Kevin Murray as they create one-of-a-kind living works of art you won't want to miss!

The It! Girl's Guide to Floral Design

To feed the minds of our favorite domestic divas in Palm Beach, It! Weddings & Events recently hosted the It! Girl's Guide to Floral Design at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach.

The evening began with a reception featuring international wines, mini bloody mary shrimp cocktails, Maine lobster on crostini, fresh crudites, fresh fruits, cheeses and — best of all — sweet treats from The Sugar Monkey. The menu complemented an aqua and tangerine color palette inspired by our favorite aqua hue and orange-handled scissors — the ones we love to grab when stripping thorns off rose stems, or cutting hydrangeas to create a compact centerpiece.

Before the It! Girls got down to business with an array of acid green orchids and mums, ivory roses and hydrangeas and plum-hued gerber daisies, It! Floral Designer Kim Votaw began the class with a few tricks of the trade for creating an impactful floral arrangement:

Stick to a color palette: Three different flowers — try ivory stock, roses and mums — in a similar hue will combine with a little greenery to offer a variety of textures and fragrances. Trying to combine too many colors and shapes in one container may result in sensory overload!

Think outside the vase: Create a tablescape using floral balls (pick up spherical oasis — that's the squeezy green florists' foam — at your local craft store), glass cylinders with floating candles and other accessories. You can also combine multiple arrangements in non-traditional containers to make a bigger impact with fewer flowers, such as three different pitchers or creamers. Got a pretty wicker ice bucket? Put some white hydrangeas in that puppy and sprinkle seashells and votives around the table for a seaside tableau.

Give it a squeeze: Healthy flowers are hearty and bounce back from a squeeze. If a flower feels wimpy in the market, it probably won't last long once you get it home. In Palm Beach, Kim recommends Publix for a great selection of stalks for DIY arrangements.


It! Weddings & Events is pleased to arrange floral design classes, wine tastings, gardening and cooking classes for your corporate or social group. Call us today for a consultation!

xoxo
Aime

Table It! tabletop decor at Neiman Marcus Palm Beach draws hundreds

Palm Beach, FL (June 6, 2010) — The It! Girls were the talk of the town this spring, when the island’s hautest tastemakers gathered for a casual vernissage of the “Table It!” tabletop décor exhibition at Neiman Marcus Palm Beach. For the five-day event, Neiman Marcus invited It! Weddings & Events to design six themed tables inspired by events of their creation, such as a Bridesmaids’ High Tea, Brunch in the Garden and an Estate Rehearsal Dinner.

Nearly 100 guests attended the opening-day soiree, including Kathryn Vecellio, Julie Rudolph, Annie Falk, Brewer Schoeller, Elisabeth Munder, Terri Mersentes, Angela Culveyhouse, Beckie Stoddard and Kathryn Martin. The fresh mix of traditional and modern pieces chosen by the It! Girls from the store’s Gift Galleries was complimented by florals by Design Studio at The Breakers, paper goods by Stationer on Sunrise and confections by The Sugar Monkey.

“Our clients are well versed in tabletop design, yet they’re always looking for ways to wow their guests, many of whom have been wined and dined by the world’s foremost entertainers,” said It! Weddings & Events managing partner Aime Dunstan. “We have a ball taking their creativity to the next level, mixing traditional pieces with fun and funky accessories.”

Dunstan commissioned an aquatic centerpiece from Design Studio at The Breakers, complete with live goldfish and sculptural pincushion protea blooms, for the “Seaside Wedding Reception” table, which also included “Elysee” dinnerware by Bernardaud and Juliska stemware.

At the center of the grand display was a “Timeless Wedding Reception” themed table, on which Kim Seybert linen napkins and pagoda-inspired napkin ring holders accented J.L. Coquet’s “Hemisphere” charger, “J Chew” dinnerware by Limoges and Reidel crystal. An organic arrangement of pale pink cherry blossoms added height and volume.

The opening day afternoon soiree also included light bites by Café Boulud Palm Beach and wines by Bulletproof Wines & Spirits, as well as makeovers by YSL and an informal fashion show by Neiman Marcus.

It Weddings & Events specializes in the discerning taste of Palm Beach, Nantucket, the Hamptons and beyond, ensuring the elegance and extravagance of your wedding, fund-raiser or special event. For more information, call 561.801.0767 or log on to www.itweddingsandevents.com.

xo

Danette

Join the It! Girls on April 15 at Neiman Marcus Palm Beach