Kate Spade NYC

Kate Spade is the perfect dynamic of simplistic style meets glamour and her New York City Flagship store showcases every inch of this with saturated colors, tissue party goods in the window displays and glittery walls. I thought her lines were impressive but this left me speechless.

katespade

Party Goods as Art

After an inspiring afternoon at the Andy Warhol exhibit, I am blown away by how simple and successful his ideas were.  It is said that Mr. Warhol is most famous for blurring the lines between high and low art, between expensive items and affordable everyday goods.  His theories are applicable to my line of business in numerous ways... without realizing it, I have been striving to blur the line between home entertaining and high end party planning for years!  But isn't that what consumers want?  Beautiful and inexpensive things that remind them of what they see on television.  At the same time, if an item is designed cleverly, it can be coveted by consumers of all demographics.

Photo shoot chic

 

Ban Do has done it again.  Not only have they successfully produced the most adorable line of couture headbands to hit the market this century, but their recent photo shoot for Rue Magazine is utterly incredible.  The colors, the composition, the models, the setting -  everything is so fun.  It makes me want to get all my friends together and wear every single accessory we can find.  Oh, and I would definitely remember to add confetti and ice cream.

www.shopbando.com
www.ruemag.com

Party Goods as Art

Which cup is mine?

It seems to be an epic battle at all social gatherings. A hundred cups, one color, one design. Which one was mine? Do I dare drink out of the one I think is mine or pour myself a new one? Solutions range from permanent markers to decal labels or ornate glass tags. So why hasn't anyone just put together an assorted set? These guys did and they are awesome. Subtle brilliance. I love it but am still experiencing that twinge of jealousy that comes from not being able to have thought this one up on my own.

Isn't it ironic?

Isn't it ironic that I spend my days designing paper goods to be more upscale and the clever folks over at Tortoise are selling upscale goods that look like generic paper. This porcelain tableware collection by Marc Newson was put into production about ten years ago for a Tokyo based furniture company called IDEE. They are slightly pretentious but I get it... the grass is always greener.

Tortoise

Area Ware

I love any time someone prints a plate with something unexpected on it. These artist palette plates by Area Ware are great and familiar.

Area Ware

More Party Goods as Art

Its always great to be inspired by inexpensive paper goods styled in a lavish manner. I have never seen honeycombs or balloons look so posh.

Happy Halloween

Marcy the Monkey

Roy the Rooster

Tristen the Seal

Kit the Cat

I thought Halloween was the perfect occasion to showcase these adorable licensed creatures. I am unable to find who is the original illustrator or creator but the line is available on numerous goods worldwide. This is not a style that I am typically drawn to but there is something so fantastic about morbidity at its cutest. Its different and interesting.

http://skelanimals.com

Frazier & Wing

Again, with the party goods. But these are actually saleable - not just pretty pictures.

Frazier & Wing

More Party Goods as Art

These you can buy at Dolci Odille on Etsy - they're so beautiful.