After a relaxing holiday, we're back and busy as we prepare for Variety Care's “A Taste for Travel” benefit happening this Friday!  This exciting event is actually sold out but we still wanted to share with you some about this nonprofit which touches the lives of so many Oklahoman's.

Last year Variety Care helped over 100,000 people in our state by providing medical, dental, vision, nutrition and mental health services.  With the proceeds and donations from this benefit, they can offer quality affordable health care, along with social services, pharmacy, lab and X-ray diagnostics.  Started in 1932, they have created a lasting impact on low income families, children, at risk youth and fragile elderly. 

We're so proud to be a part of this fun and informative event that helps people year after year.  If you're wanting to donate please reach out to Variety Care here.  And to get into the party mood let's look back at last year's event!

Now that Design Appetit has come and gone we’re excited to finally share all of its delicious details!  Inspired by the charismatic stars of the Rock Revolution, our design vignette featured a mix of Metallica, up-tempo melodies and luxe furnishings.  Set beneath an rockin’ trussing structure, Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven,” orchestrated entirely in floral elements, acted as a frame for an iconic table influenced with golden strikes of heavy metal.

All of this madness was anchored with our grand bookend-like Rock N' Roll Throne seats.   A show that was perfectly balanced for the Kings of Rock...

The luxurious textures and reflective elements, glowing from the luminous concert lighting above, and paid tribute to an rock artist’s creative extravagance, explosive passions and unforgettable presentations. In an ode to instrumental treasures, a display of original autographed guitars (from rockers such as Paul Stanley of KISS and Zakk Wylde of Ozzy Osbourne) took center stage alongside a one-of-a-kind red baby grand piano, featuring the gilded signature of the Rocket Man himself, Sir Elton John.

Burst of color from a regal color palette purples and reds, along with mixed metals of the place settings and flatware sen reverberations throughout the scene!  Chair covers with famous faces like Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Cher and Justin Timberlake adorned our metal chameleon chairs. Amid this rockin' and rollin' splendor, dinner guests enjoyed viewing album covers like Abbey Road that served as their menus.

For the first night of the Divine Dining Gala, guests were treated to a dining experience from chef Kelsey Majors.  They dined on arugula salad and watermelon with fresh herbed goat feta, followed by red wine braised short ribs over white cheddar grits with bacon-seared brussel sprouts and jalapeño cornbread.  Topping the meal was a dessert of nectarine crumble with oatmeal almond crust and white chocolate ganache. And, the literal cherry on top were Godiva Chocolate Covered Cherries!  Accompanying this delectable meal were wine by rockers-turned-wine makers, Sting and Dave Matthews.

After two days of viewings, the event came to a close with a cocktail party on Saturday night.  It was such a fun evening in which our team got together to party and later CELEBRATE winning Best Design of the event!  We want to thank everyone who participated and voted and also say cheers to the real winner, Focus on Home, who went home with plenty of donations to spread around our community.

Can't get no satisfaction?  

Our entire vignette is available for rent!  From the Rock N’ Roll Throne seating to the crazy Chameleon chairs, let us design a one-of-kind creation that will have your fans rocking and never wanting to leave.  Enjoying all these innuendos?  Then check out our amazing and talented team and the songs that inspired our look below.

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Toucan Productions– KISS Love ‘em and Leave ‘em
The Fleuriste – Floral Installation and Design
Stairway to Heaven Led Zeppelin
CNS Audio Video – Purple Haze Jimi Hendrix
Culinary Kitchen – Born to be wild Steppenwolf
Designer Rugs – Sweet Child of Mine Guns n Roses
Belmar Golf Club – I love this bar Toby Keith
Bonham Piano Services – Piano Man Billy Joel
Carpet Depot – Thriller Michael Jackson

When planning a huge surprise party you're going to want to pull out all the stops.  You want the guest of honor not only to be surprised that you threw a party just for them, but also with the decor.  So what do you do when trying to plan a party for the ultimate party designer?  You look to the stars!

The Emmy's is one of the glitziest nights on TV and we're not just talking about the gowns.  After the award show ends, celebrities head off to the glamorous Governor's Ball where they party the night away.  For this year's event, more than 45,000 Swarovski crystals were used to decorate along with the most gorgeous shimmering champagne linens.  We knew we had to have them for our queen!

Immediately after serving some of Hollywood’s most famous stars, the linens joined us in celebrating our favorite star!  We used them to set the tables as we all said Cheers to 21 Years of Eventures, along with celebrating Mary Ellen's birthday.  We'll be sharing photos of the party soon but until then enjoy this look at the linens from the 2015 Governors Ball.

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Linens can play such an important part when planning your event. Do you want to add drama or color to your dinner party? Or are you wanting to completely transform a room for your wedding? Our large selection of lavish linens can do just that.

Here's a peek at a recent event where we used our French Blue Leather Embossed Velvet linens from Resource One. They added instant richness when paired with gold candlesticks and colorful centerpieces. For more information on our linens, make an appointment to visit our styling showroom today!

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