Orange was the color of the day when the Bears Care Fundraiser came to Soldier Field yesterday. The United Club was the setting for this year’s fundraiser for the organization with over 350 guests helping wherever they could. The Bears Care organization hosted this wonderful fundraising event that supports numerous charities and assists those in • Read More »
When getting married in the Modern Wing of Chicago’s Art Institute, the finest of details are very important. A custom 100-foot long & 6-foot wide damask runner was sewn to complement the architecture of Griffin Court. Arrangements of ruby red mokara orchids topped stark white pillars. The minimal decor made the runner the main focal • Read More »
During a corporate reception at Chicago’s Westin Hotel, the Michigan Ballroom was transformed with thematic decor that represented their different “regions” across the country. Each buffet station was anchored with a regional vignette. CENTRAL REGION – Represented with a bounty of local produce indicative of a midwest Farmers Market. NORTHEAST REGION – Inspired by a • Read More »
The packing, stacking & labeling has been going on for a few weeks. Skids are strapped. Stacks are secured. Everything is color-coded. Large amounts of decor, gear, lighting & truss have been prepped for our upcoming trip out to the East Coast for a huge, outdoor music festival. We will once again be doing decor, • Read More »
As our carpenters are working downstairs on some large planter boxes for an upcoming outdoor music festival, they’ve been cutting & piling large planks of wood on the shop tables. It’s amazing the beautiful textures & patterns Mother Nature can create… if we all just take the time to notice them?!
Bring a little Spring indoors with artificial boxwood walls. They add a great color, texture and natural feeling to any event. Whether they’re standing alone, or hosting custom monograms, these walls will be a hit at your next event. The walls are green, yet they also take light nicely as it accentuates the natural textures. • Read More »
After cutting a few different projects, the “buffer boards” on our CNC Router get some really great, grooved patterns cut into them. The beauty of making custom-designed decor pieces… and the beautiful “artwork” that happens concurrently. Over the years, “Stosh” has become a very valued member of or team. (Yes, we named the CNC Router • Read More »
Last year at the Firefly Music Festival, we incorporated a lot of umbrellas into our decor & lighting design for The Pathway. We made a wonderful “chandelier” of white umbrellas & crystal strings amongst the canopy . This year, we thought it would be fun to “re-purpose” the umbrellas for another installation. As you can • Read More »
Things are colorful this Spring with custom stars being produced for a chain of retail stores. Harkening back to their logo, these trademark stars in their corporate branding color palette will become part of the store’s decor package. Grouped, clustered and displayed in glass apothecary jars for an added twist of corporate whimsy!
When it comes to entertaining out of town clients, everyone appreciates a beautiful meal. We recently helped a corporate client with this “farm-to-table” inspired event with specialized cocktails & dinner menu. Tranquil candlelight, beautiful floral textures and a welcoming menu all came together for a relaxing meal with fifty friends, co-workers & guests.