Home Ideas - Modern Home Design: event decorating

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOlWOcZYQdg5cP45ifZCstd4z8G7SQix07OiPcV3inZWzCAnTbNDz99siSl2x7SV8IwHW1QgUfDzCIzhD_CgPt3LHtFVlGfE6v3CNN-02OtEd8R2c1CDj4Ktjmr9zj3pkS0jfAbhVXJAuv/s1600/AndoverRoom-BarbaraLynchPhoto.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618815182999082770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOlWOcZYQdg5cP45ifZCstd4z8G7SQix07OiPcV3inZWzCAnTbNDz99siSl2x7SV8IwHW1QgUfDzCIzhD_CgPt3LHtFVlGfE6v3CNN-02OtEd8R2c1CDj4Ktjmr9zj3pkS0jfAbhVXJAuv/s800/AndoverRoom-BarbaraLynchPhoto.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px;" /></a>Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Andover, MA </div><div style="text-align: center;">Photo credit: <a href="http://www.barbaralynchphoto.com/" style="font-style: italic;">Barbara Lynch Photography</a> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiFvTsb5u7e8pNfvbeQKydLibNSCyjFAMHDK2Wb4wdclxzw_LUndCguoz6ZMDzKzqHU-SrQG5XOcqlXubm6j9DSsnsrFWX_bSXIve1AzaR8WKKQPZjKtzb9eIYViY8Lf-FLI5biiTE1b8Y/s1600/andoverroom.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618809715698869298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiFvTsb5u7e8pNfvbeQKydLibNSCyjFAMHDK2Wb4wdclxzw_LUndCguoz6ZMDzKzqHU-SrQG5XOcqlXubm6j9DSsnsrFWX_bSXIve1AzaR8WKKQPZjKtzb9eIYViY8Lf-FLI5biiTE1b8Y/s800/andoverroom.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px;" /></a> Early this spring, I helped out with an event at The Andover Room at the <a href="http://www.andoverorthodox.org/index.html">Saints Constantine and Helen Church</a> in Andover, Massachusetts. Coordinated by Laura Gifford of Gifford Events, this “Spring in Bloom” open house was extended to Andover and surrounding communities to showcase what an event held at The Andover Room (which can accommodate up to 250 guests) is like. Tables were set with spring-green linens from<a href="http://www.ppcinc.com/"> Peterson Party Center Special Events Rental</a>, flower arrangements were provided by <a href="http://lesfleursinc.info/">Les Fleurs </a>of Andover, and there were a number of raffled items including an interior paint color consultation donated by yours truly. Lots of delicious food was served by <a href="http://www.adaytorememberllc1.com/PARTNERS.html">A Day to Remember Catering</a> along with <a href="http://www.ipswichclambake.com/">Ipswich Clambake</a>, and invited guests had the opportunity to mingle and network while listening to live music by pianist John D’Ambrosio. I brought my sister – who lives nearby – and we met fashion coach <a href="http://agreatnewlook.com/">Susan Kanoff</a> there (see a photo of us all together in this <a href="http://andover.patch.com/articles/spring-in-bloom-mixer-at-the-andover-room#photo-5881605">Andover Patch article</a>). Susan has been featured in New England Finery and has been a regular on my blog (<a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/search/label/Susan%20Kanoff">see related posts</a>) and I knew her and my sis would hit it off since Linda always looks impeccable and her closet is beyond organized! We also ran into another friend of mine, Suzanne Roche, who I used to work with at <a href="http://www.mullen.com/about/">Mullen</a> when I was in advertising full-time. Suzanne now works for Northshore Magazine and I run into her quite often now at events <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2011/06/northshore-magazine-cup-at-myopia-polo.html">like this one</a>. That’s part of the reason why I love attending so many of these social occasions ... chances are always good that I will see someone I know or meet someone interesting : ) <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeD8cRm3-qT6gIi-TBDlUTnDI00SwWA2-6SamtUNxDhXyuRyhJbjg7ByHYvH6hJGD-h18d8uIH7n8PVFzW8WACmzSEyRaL-v7D7cIxQ5KX-Dyp90DEBlWkM3G5c90EVqoxVCtleCGV2r2S/s1600/AndoverRoom-group.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618848691212331346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeD8cRm3-qT6gIi-TBDlUTnDI00SwWA2-6SamtUNxDhXyuRyhJbjg7ByHYvH6hJGD-h18d8uIH7n8PVFzW8WACmzSEyRaL-v7D7cIxQ5KX-Dyp90DEBlWkM3G5c90EVqoxVCtleCGV2r2S/s400/AndoverRoom-group.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 260px;" /></a>Event specialist Laura Gifford (in silver) </div><div style="text-align: center;">Photo credit: <a href="http://www.barbaralynchphoto.com/" style="font-style: italic;">Barbara Lynch Photography</a> </div> Below are a few images from <a href="http://www.ppcinc.com/">Peterson Party Center</a> for those of you daydreaming about hosting a future event of your own. And if you would like more information about The Andover Room, or having your event coordinated by Gifford Events, contact Laura Gifford, Event Specialist, at 978.761.0216 or email GiffordEvents@comcast.net </div></div> <a href="http://www.ppcinc.com/content169.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618818057109528402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiteOmdMOC7OFCe6YxZ9k8BSzcvOoHtd1_dlZ-BiICgIM1prAjnYdhM-g8V3vucWMIvQFfQXiIYwRmMO36W02edyvsh-ILclfdtGjXDa_nwgCakaxhsH76Rc2peQI821D38WFuiT0skAUf8/s400/ghostchair%2540petersonparty.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 212px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;">For a large gathering I prefer the Crystal Ballroom Chair like we chose for the “Spring in Bloom” event, but for a more intimate setting I would love to use the <a href="http://www.ppcinc.com/content169.html" style="font-style: italic;">Mirage Chair</a>. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ppcinc.com/content373.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618822288266809474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG9t6OwOI4TxYfdsGYF0ofNX7guHbFE4OxQvQ91wNcpEtlYdU2hwF-AkEKGAcFtZxZblHMBoB4zkQ7Kv6S2C-idX3LAILYI5uKjRd94EO1k3DmjjBGC6AkaAeeDWm3LHWIH_fFyJopTzRX/s400/lg_hybrid_frame4.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 212px;" /></a><a href="http://www.ppcinc.com/content373.html">Hybrid Frame Tent</a> When we finally host our backyard/barn summer bash, this is how I would like it to look (but with room for a dance floor, of course!) </div> <a href="http://www.ppcinc.com/content819.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618822281075042626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdeGlCXnoPPtG2hqb8Qn1sN9bc_uY324Oec_a6Lo5N2ECwcU_uI5dGsYwYnjPySrbYwos4IQXBrUAGinLi5kgGFGyJiNecQ5CGHy-5ZABIsrwAHBR74Cj4FBsdKaHWwB1YIon78OJZVJrY/s400/72_lg_candel2_0146.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 212px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;">Did you know you can <a href="http://www.ppcinc.com/content819.html">rent candelabras</a>? These are just $12 each, and will add a touch of elegance to any event. </div> <a href="http://www.ppcinc.com/content244.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618822278308731954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqWoKo__prWyV9_nQyQXkJkRwd-dCcyhyphenhyphendlbNoRiYTgNRXOcHGCTxljzEoBqjCQjmx-WsK5Oe33Py54q0qR0G6Q5zy496VvYMlxC7zeSykjvkuQpdNjj9eYMkXI7ZAnEDXHurHw0Tfzezv/s400/72_lg_cwdp10bw_0005.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 212px;" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;"> And if you are hosting a big event and are concerned about not having enough <a href="http://www.ppcinc.com/content244.html">matching plates</a> for everyone, consider renting the exact amount of sets you need. Best part is you won’t have to worry about finding a place to store them all afterwards! </div>

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Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Andover, MA Photo credit: Barbara Lynch Photography Early this spring, I helped out wi...

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgynWqBcwsz_d3ZmFWuELW3AOsXU5hiZ-ooLcvA9Src9xWCogfLEqx29cbF3bb_8F7H-0K0jyutBAUTcNPnywzmh9Gre8sMX1W4q7cXiNH4nCgTHyayKOk_e0VRpKVZZTlDtbxyuP5wxuQh/s1600/candybuffetNRHS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545900936805184466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgynWqBcwsz_d3ZmFWuELW3AOsXU5hiZ-ooLcvA9Src9xWCogfLEqx29cbF3bb_8F7H-0K0jyutBAUTcNPnywzmh9Gre8sMX1W4q7cXiNH4nCgTHyayKOk_e0VRpKVZZTlDtbxyuP5wxuQh/s400/candybuffetNRHS.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 336px;" /></a>The makings of a green-and-gold candy buffet. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> For my High School reunion this past weekend, I was asked to put together something decorative for the sign-in table. While this was not a huge design project, I did want it to have some significance. I tried to think of a memory that most of us shared growing up and the first thing that came to mind was <a href="http://www.ryersstore.com/index.php">Ryer’s corner store</a>, which was – and still is – directly in front of both the high school and one of the elementary schools in my home town. Every day after school, hoards of us kids would descend upon the tiny store (it has since been renovated to three times its original size), Mr. Reyer would keep a vigilant eye on us from behind the counter as we pushed at each other in line, fighting for the chance to hand over our coins for Slush Puppies (my favorite was blue raspberry), Red Hots, Sweet-Tart lollipops, wax teeth, and bubble gum. For this big-year-reunion, I gathered five large glass containers from <a href="http://www.homegoods.com/index.asp">Home Goods</a> that looked like the grown-up versions of the penny-candy jars that used to line the shelves at Ryer’s, and then completely filled them with mostly green and gold sweets in honor of our school colors. I even found a chocolate lollipop with an image of our school mascot on it at a local candy store, <a href="http://www.jjshautechocolat.com/">JJ’s Haute Chocolat</a>, where I also picked up some green and gold chocolate hearts that we scattered around the base of the jars. Dessert bars and candy buffets like these are quite popular these days as an entertaining design trend. They are sure to grab the attention of guests (both young and old) at childrens birthday parties, Bah and Bat Mitzvahs, and other holiday gatherings. Here are a couple of online sources for sweet ideas (and great conversation starters) to use at your next event ... <a href="http://savethedateforcupcakes.blogspot.com/">Save the Date for Cupcakes:</a> a design blog featuring all things sweet Sweet Tables by <a href="http://www.doobydesignblog.com/search/label/Dessert%20Table">Dooby Design Group</a> New England Fine Living: <a href="http://www.newenglandfineliving.com/candy_buffet_candy_bar_ideas.html">Images of Candy Buffets</a> </div>

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The makings of a green-and-gold candy buffet. For my High School reunion this past weekend, I was asked to put together something decorative...

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