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Upcycled Spring Showroom at Affairs to Remember

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:43:33 +0000

The Showroom re-design at Affairs to Remember is especially exciting this time around, because of the local flavor we added to the mix. Beginning with re-purposed, adding a dash of upcycled, and mixing in a cup of vintage modern, we transformed the vault space at the Atlanta catering company into a high-style recycle center.

The spool table sits front and center an industrial piece of art. Recently crafted from an actual wire spool found here in West Midtown, these tables are the perfect piece for your next party. Even better, top the tables with these rustic wood risers made from actual shipping pallets. This look represents a current trend which incorporates industrial pieces into an elegant motif. We’ve also featured Dwayne Bass’ Rubblox furniture, a line of upcycled, shredded rubber molded into cylinders, cubes and benches. And let’s not forget the GIANT wooden frame which we’ve decorated here with ribbon in a geometric pattern, but could easily house your step and repeat or chalk drawing. Of course, all of these statement pieces are available from our friends at Peachtree Tents and Events.

Beyond the big pieces in the room, we’ve added a few vintage finds from around town to spice up the scenery. Porcelain birds painted white, antique Atlanta-themed bar wear, lamp shade skeletons, and milk glass vases all add that touch of whimsy to a fun, eclectic room. Let us know if WM Events can help you design your next function.

-William Fogler
WM Events

Suited For Swim – Top 5 Trending Bathing Suits

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:31:53 +0000

Here in Georgia, we’re already enduring the high 80′s and the sweltering humidity. But if there’s one thing we know, it’s that nothing beats the heat like a good swim. But whether the water is salt or fresh, blue or green, you’re going to want to take these hip swim suits with you. Here is the WM Events top 5 list of new and fresh gear to get wet in. Let us know in the comments below which is your favorite! Or have you just bought an amazing piece we should know about? Tell us!

1. Nerdy Chic -$90 via Blackmilk

2. Geometric Daze – $105 via REISS

3. YSL Splendid Sailor – $525 via Neiman Marcus

4. All A-Board! – $295 via SAKS

5. Super Slim – $188 via Spanx

-William Fogler
WM Events

Getting HANDS ON With Local Volunteers!

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:21:38 +0000

Ever wish you could attend some of the spectacular parties that we plan? Well now you can!!! We’re throwing an exciting “Experience the Westside” themed party at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center. Live Auction. Food trucks. Local Restaurants. Live Band. Sounds great, right!?!

Celebrating it’s 10th anniversary, A Taste For Volunteering is an annual fundraiser for Hands on Atlanta, a local not-for-profit the helps facilitate volunteerism. Over the past 22 years, Hands On Atlanta has mobilized volunteers to contribute more than 6.2 million hours of service. Now over 42,000 volunteers strong, Hands On Atlanta mobilizes community members to address critical needs in 12 metro Atlanta counties.

Let’s show our support for this wonderful organization by purchasing a ticket for the event on June 1st! Or, if you’d like to help them even more, perhaps you or your company should become a sponsor of the event!

-William Fogler
WM Events

WM Events Puts The LIFE Into Party Decor!

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:50:17 +0000

Remember that stunning rehearsal dinner we planned a few years ago? Well, here is the bigger and badder corporate version of the living communal table. Staged in the Plaza Ballroom of the Westin Peachtree Plaza, this eco-statement was a popular focal point for attendees. Thanks so much to Patrick Williams for his lovely photos of the event. Interested in using this idea at your next party? Contact us for more information!

-William Fogler
WM Events

Savannah’s Satchel is a Superb Shop!

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:16:22 +0000

Imagine if Designing Women (minus the shoulder pads and big hair) moved to Savannah and updated to a fresh look in 2012, and that’s the world of Satchel- a boutique leather goods store in the heart of Downtown. SCAD alumnae, Elizabeth, Char, Mahala, and Lexi, have been hand-crafting beautiful bags, amazing accessories, and lovely luggage sets for 5+ years. Whether you have an old piece that you’d like to re-create, or the perfect idea for clutch, Satchel is the place to go. The touches of hand weaving, braiding, and branding add so much interest to the designs, and truly make each piece special. When they’re not helping customers, these ladies are sewing away on the in-house machines (in view behind the counter) to create the latest and greatest. Oh, and did we mention horn handles from South America?

This unique store is filled with adorable stories of bags with even more adorable names. One of their top sellers, the “Dad’s Jacket” was originally designed using a reconstructed Pilot Jacket. And most of the products are named after friends and family. Pick from a variety of quality, leather samples and hardware to create your own version of a bag, or just buy one right off the shelf. If you’re looking to create a bag from scratch, the entire process will take about 4-5 weeks and will run you anywhere from $80 to upwards of $1000 for large garment bags. But at the end of the day, you have a one-of-a-kind bag from a one-of-a-kind store. At least, it’s the only place we know of that sells leather beer koozies!

We can’t imagine a cooler birthday present or corporate gift for your next event. (Can we say branded, leather iPad cases?) So call them up or walk into their splendidly styled showroom for a little leather loving.

-William Fogler
WM Events

Bringing the Hanging Gardens Inside

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:27:06 +0000

Remember how much we loved all those vertical gardens from a while back? Well, here is a our new obsession via Hungarian designer, Gabriella Asztalos. Babylon doesn’t have a thing on these hanging gardens! These floating, pill-shaped baskets may very well be the next wonder of the world. Clearly, we’re obsessed with new and interesting ways to display our green friends. What other objects could you showcase in these canisters?

-William Fogler
WM Events

Let’s Lunch for Hughes Spalding Children’s Hospital!

admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:01:14 +0000

Tomorrow from 11:30-1:30 pm, WM Events will be lunching at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market in support of Hughes Spalding Children’s Hospital! “Let’s Lunch for Hughes is an event which I have spear headed as a community board member for this awesome institution. I urge you all come out and support us for this fun event.

-William Fogler
WM Events

Rennie Moran Celebrates 70 Years of Being Amazing!

admin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:12:14 +0000

If anyone deserves a fabulous birthday party, it’s Rennie Moran. She’s the most vivacious 70 year old you’ve EVER met, and we were absolutely honored to help plan and design her birthday at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. Thanks so much to our friends at Newberry’s for the beautiful flowers placed in vintage silver vessels. Take a look at the photographs below (more on our Facebook Page) to get the full picture of this celebration. And oh, by the way, that’s HER art on the walls!

-William Fogler
WM Events

WM Events Helps Engineers STAY WITH IT at GA Tech

admin — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:56:29 +0000

Last year the New York Times reported that roughly 40% of students planning of engineering and science majors end up switching to other subjects or failing to get any degree. That staggering statistic is exactly why President Obama’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness- with the help of Intel, hosted a Day of Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. Stay With It was a chance for students to rub elbows with some of the most accomplished engineers in their fields.

For this event, we partnered with Peachtree Tents and Events to create crowd-catching experiences at the Kessler Campanile and the Ferst Center. These lucky engineering students took a break from their grueling schedules to grab Stay With It water bottles and laptop decals and to win various prizes- including a new Ultrabook computer! We designed lounge areas for students to mingle with the VIP’s, including Intel President, Paul Otellini and NASA Administrator and former Astronaut, Charles Bolden. The GA Tech Pep Band, an exciting DJ, and interactive jugglers helped animate this encouraging event.

When the event at the Kessler Campanile ended, students were ushered into the Ferst Center for the Performing Arts to hear Maria Teresa Kumar host a panel discussion on the importance and versatility of engineering in today’s world. With a video introduction by President Obama, this element of the event was broadcast to multiple campuses across the country using Facebook LIVE . The panelists answered questions posted to the Stay With It Twitter and Facebook pages in real time. After the panel was over, students were treated to chicken sandwiches and popcorn. WM Events helped out by decorating the stage set you see below as well as amping up the greenroom of the Ferst Center.

Thanks again to all our partners who helped us make this happen, and to Patrick Williams for the stupendous images! If you’re dying to see more, check out the Facebook Album!

-William Fogler
WM Events

Busy Busy Busy

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:50:25 +0000

Phew…. This month has been intense- and we’re only half way done with our events for March. You’ve probably seen some interesting photos on our Facebook and Twitter pages about all the WM Events adventures lately. Last week, we produced an event at GA Tech Engineering students with the help of Intel and the White House. It was such a blast! Then, this past Sunday night we threw a 70th Birthday Party for Mrs. Rennie at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. We’re not slowing down any time soon, that’s for sure. Be sure to keep following as we finish out March with a bang!

-William Folger
WM Events