We were recently hired for a circus-themed holiday party. And every circus has a Ringmaster. So this party needs a trailer for specially designed the Ringmaster. Which will also be used as the backdrop for the event’s phot-op. Sketches are under way and soon our workshop team will be making our circus dreams come true!
Again this year, the ICA Elves have been working down at Navy Pier to convert Festival Hall into a magical wonderland for the kids… and the kids at heart! Chilfran will again be riding the train through Reindeer Express to see the brightly colored village just down the street from Santa’s House! The next stop • Read More »
With a splash of Christmas down every hallway, the ICA Elves were busy once again! This time decorating a private residence with fresh garlands and energetic colors & whimsical accents.
Creamy white roses, purple sea holly, foliage and seeded eucalyptus combine in a silver trumpet vase to create a dramatic & statuesque arrangement. It’s a beautiful combination of similar color and different textures.
Beautiful as a splash of color, exploding in a beautiful centerpiece… or decorating our innovative “twig” chandeliers… yellow oncidium orchids add a sense of whimsy – like hundreds of tiny butterflies flitting about on the stems. Much more approachable & casual than the more formal orchid varieties.
Not every client is your “typical” client. Not every event is the “typical” event. So why be stuck with the same old “typical” floral centerpieces?! Sometimes it’s more fun to think outside of the box and go with some unconventional materials to create dramatic effects. Like using beautiful purple artichokes for their structure and geometric • Read More »
It was an early morning preparing for a very special day. With the Summer Olympics coming soon, this event was dedicated to some of the incredible athletes competing with physical disabilities. Ready to support the goals of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hopefuls. Inside the tent, the guests were treated to a very spirited green • Read More »
When a special client hires you to take over Chicago’s Field Museum for night, and offers up some great design themes & concepts… let the games begin! Last night, the weeks of planning came together as the landmark museum was transformed with thematic decor and dramatic lighting. Guests from around the world descended upon the museum • Read More »
Sometimes a single color can say so much. Especially when a little texture is thrown in to mix it up a bit!
Some events are special. Some events have special talent. This one had both. A huge spectacle of a party thrown for some very special guests! Ivan Carlson was hired to take care of the talent’s Green Room requirements. Of course they could have had just the bare minimums… but what fun is that?! Instead, we • Read More »