Party Resources: Orange

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1.25.2012

Orange Crush

Orange (actually Tangerine) is the hot color for 2012. Here are some ideas in how to incorporate it when you entertain.

Photos: Pinterest, Lewis Miller Design, Tiny White Daisies

11.02.2011

Interview: Celebrity Florist Lewis Miller

Our friend and catering phenom PETER CALAHAN first introduced us to the jaw dropping work of celebrity florist/designer LEWIS MILLER. After seeing a few pictures of a party that Peter and Lewis collaborated on for Labor Day it was love at first sight. Here are a few images of the party with orange pop and I love the faux graffiti.

Lewis is not only crazy talented, he is so so nice (just like Peter). Born and raised in California farm country amid olive, almond and peach orchards and gardens full of cabbage roses, sweet peas, and wisteria, Lewis Miller developed a respect for nature early on. At 18, he moved to Seattle where he studied horticulture and landscape design. After seven years of successfully pursuing his interests in design, flowers, and event planning, Lewis moved to New York. In March of 2002, Lewis’ vision of a country life in a metropolitan setting inspired him to create LMD New York, Lewis Miller Design.

A few other beautiful examples of Lewis' work - amazing!

Now that you have seen some of his work, and know a bit about Lewis' background, let's get to the interview shall we??

How did you get in to design and flowers?
Long story - not very interesting really. Love to make things beautiful. I am a Gemini with a short attention span. There you go.

Two "must haves" when you entertain at home?
Help and alcohol.

What is your greatest extravagance?
NYC in the winter is assault on the senses. To make it a bit more agreeable, I just ordered from a furrier here in NYC the most magnificent coyote fur blanket lined with grey pinstripe cashmere flannel. I can't wait to sleep in it!

Two famous people you would love to have at your next dinner party?
Madonna and Lady Gaga. Oh, wouldn't that be fun! I would heap the center of the table with masses of hydrangeas and then watch them fly.

A few hot design trends that you think are fantastic?
I'm feeling the need to glam things up a bit and am loving metallic finishes - especially burnished gold and bronze, minerals, alabaster, mother of pearl - things that look like they were mined from the earth or found in the sea.

And a few that you could leave behind?

The farmhouse table, Mason jar, weather vane, faux 18th century hipster crafty look has got to go. Shoo shoo.

Two things you can't live without?
Travel and books.

The best party you ever attended and why?
Haven't been there yet.

What would people be surprised to learn about you?
I'm very shy. Used to be endearing, now just mistaken for indifference. Not cute.

Thanks, Lewis!

9.16.2010

Autumn Party

One of my favorite fall colors for entertaining is orange. Here are some of the best ways I have found to use orange when entertaining.

Images: Country Living, Martha Stewart, Style Me Pretty

7.07.2010

Did Someone Say Party?!

Dixie rarely entertains (for fun) during her busy season. But, with some of my favorite friends joining me at our house in CT later this summer, I leaned on her to throw a party with me. (Honestly, there was not much leaning needed, as Dixie is always up for a party and makes entertaining seem effortless!) It will be a small seated dinner for 20 in our barn. I have begun brainstorming design ideas for the table. I started with the fun toile from LSFABRICS that I would use for a tablecloth, and the blue glasses from the recent post by the phenomenally talented EDDIE ROSS. While we won't be hanging the chandelier in our barn, I thought it was such fun, it had to be included. All the rentals are from CLASSIC PARTY RENTALS out of New York which we use for all our parties - personal and professional!