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Sweeping Vistas at 360 Chicago

In partnership with Blue Plate Chicago and 360 Chicago, shades of blue complemented the stunning views of the City. Who wouldn’t love to kick back, relax in comfort, and enjoy the sweeping vistas?    


Orange Is The New Bold

For a corporate reception, we enhanced the look of 19 East with stark white furniture, bold orange floral and splashes of colored lighting.


Sweet Home Chicago

Using the iconic Chicago flag as inspiration for decor, we brought a decidedly “Sweet Home Chicago” vibe to a corporate gala at Northerly Island. Perfect weather, clear skies and sweeping views of the City just added to this wonderful event. Photos by Eric Craig Photography.


Fresh Ideas For Farm-To-Table

A corporate welcome reception at the Chicago Marriott featured a fresh farm-to-table menu. Our decor played on that theme, including seasonal blossoms, fruits and vegetables. The “rural” feel was continued with rustic lanterns, weathered wood bars, market umbrellas and country accent pieces. Photos by Eric Craig Photography.


Color Splash at McCormick Place

No one loves a challenge more than we do! With just a few days to prepare, we brought McCormick Place to life for our pharamaceutical client and 2,600 of their closest friends. By incorporating our client’s colors into the furniture, floral, bars, entrance and decor, we created an exciting & energetic evening reception!


Flowers Down The Center

In partnership with On The Scene, and inspired by the unique setting of Girl & The Goat‘s private event space, we created a stunning tablescape featuring a soft Spring palette and candlelight.  


“Dance Through The Decades”

To help celebrate our client’s anniversary, we brought in a group to “Dance Through The Decades” with a choreographed routine spanning the 1950’s to today! From Elvis to Madonna to Beyoncé, our dancers definitely brought the funk. The dancers stayed after their performance and took a few spins around the dance floor to get the • Read More »


Grand Color In The Great Hall

Transforming the normal hustle & bustle of Chicago’s Union Station into a professional corporate event is no mere feat. Accomplished with unique seating vignettes, illuminated towers, sleek white furniture and black communal tables. The client’s colors painted the Great Hall, as well appearing in the flowers, pillows and accent pieces. Photos by Eric Craig Photography.


Dream On

Last night we produced a wonderful holiday event at Morgan Manufacturing on Chicago’s West Side. The client’s guests were so busy through the holidays that they decided to postpone the party until February when things settled down a bit. The theme was “Dream On” with thematic vignettes throughout the space to invoke a dreamy atmosphere. • Read More »


ICA Warehouse Sale : This Week

We’re getting a jump on our Spring Cleaning!!! Join us for a WAREHOUSE SALE today through Wednesday 2/18/15. Stop by from 11:00am – 3:00pm. We’ve got an eclectic assortment of glassware, floral containers, fabrics, pillows, candles, theatrical props, furniture and plenty of accessories! LIMITED QUANTITIES !!! Grab ’em while you can. Ivan Carlson & Associates • Read More »