WM Events Puts The LIFE Into Party Decor!

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!

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-William Fogler
WM Events

Savannah’s Satchel is a Superb Shop!

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.

SCAD Owners Satchel Savannah Leather Goods Custom Leather Bags and Slip Covers WM Events William Fogler

Satchel Savannah Leather Store WM Events William Fogler Georgia Event Planner and Coordinator

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WM Events William Fogler Satchel Savannah Leather Store SCAD Event Designer

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-William Fogler
WM Events

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

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.

 

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-William Fogler
WM Events

The New Lighter Than Air Camera- Literally!

Cameras have been shrinking for years. But what if they became so thin, they weren’t there anymore? That’s what Yeon Su Kim’s Air Clicker prototype strives to do. With two simple rings you wear on one hand, this camera looks more like a jewelry accessory than a state of the art photographic device for space-saving shutter bugs.

Air Clicker Invisible Ring Camera Claire Elizabethtown WM Events William Fogler Event Designer

Here’s how it works. The lense is situated on the thumb ring, and activates using the silicon sensor on the pointer finger. So, when you would have bent your finger to press a physical shutter release button, you’re instead just pressing the air. The two rings sync up and take a picture, which is then wirelessly sent to your phone. Voila! Also, a prolonged tension in the ringer finger sensor will change the camera to video mode like in the picture below. I wish this technology would hurry up so I could save some pocket space. How much would you pay for something like this?

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-William Fogler
WM Events

Pink Power Moms Arrive in Atlanta!

Moms are special people. From the love notes in your lunch box to their all-purpose cleaning saliva, they know how to do just about anything and make you feel like you’re the only person in the world. And that’s exactly how we wanted to make these 40 Pink Power Moms feel during a weekend of festivities and celebrations around Atlanta. For the last 4 years, Kids II, Inc. has honored 8 worthy women who have survived breast cancer and then gone on to do something monumental by presenting them with a $5,000 award and a pampering weekend in Atlanta. This landmark year brought 32 Legacy Moms back to join the 8 new Pink Power Moms in a spectacular 5 Year Anniversary spectacular. Take a look below at the phenomenal photography of Patrick Williams, and a few descriptions of what the Pink Power Mom weekend was all about!

The weekend began with a pink-ified gift basket presentations as the Moms checked in to Twelve Hotel at Atlantic Station on Friday evening. After gathering in the lobby, everyone walked together from the hotel over to The Grape for an intimate meet and greet, filled with fabulous food, wonderful wines, and a delectable dessert bar. Yahgo Entertainment’s Atlanta Soul Band rocked the socks off all the guests with smooth, swinging sounds. And Balloonacy added that extra POP to the delectable decor with multiple arrangements of thematic balloons!

Pink Power Mom Room Decor Grape Atlantic Station WM Events Kids II

Pink Power Mom Meet and Greet Presentation The Grape Atlantic Station WM Events Kids II

Dessert Bar at The Grape Atlantic Station Kids II Patrick Williams Corporate Photographer William Fogler WM Events

Pink Power Mom Jabari Grover Atlanta Soul Band WM Events Kids II

Saturday morning began with individual spa treatments for each Mom in their hotel room, followed by a some free time for shopping around Atlantic Station. But the real fun began Saturday night at the High Museum of Art. As guests arrived at the pink carpet entrance, they were greeted by Absolute Entertainment’s gorgeous Pink Ladies suited up in shocking pink. Inside the Taylor Lobby entrance, Event Scapes decorated space with 10 foot ribbons covered in pink carnations, and decorated the tables with stunning centerpieces. Spectacularly, Magnum Lighting Company washed the entire room in magentas and fuchsias, adding gobos and break-ups for visual interest.

Guests then moved through a Pink Power Mom Hall of Fame, chomping on Legendary Events‘ legendary catering, where they could read blurbs about all the Moms and their charities. Arriving in the Robinson Atrium, all the attendees were amazed at the decorative pink fabric panels hanging from the curved banister, the spandex screen, and the exceptional stage set. A short congratulatory video by Marcia Cross from Desperate Housewives kicked off the presentation, where a ballyhoo ushered in the 5 classes from different areas of the room. Each class was led by a Pink Lady carrying banners with key words such as Hope, Courage, and Inspiration before the 2011 Moms were presented with their award checks. Guests then partied the night away, dancing to the musical stylings of Atlanta Party Band, capturing memories at the instant photo booth provided by Button It Up Photography, and catching the new Picasso to Warhol exhibit upstairs.

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Pink Power Mom Carnation Ribbon at the High Museum WM Events Kids II

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Pink Power Mom Picasso to Warhol Exhibit WM Events Kids II

Sunday morning, the Moms and their guests woke up to a brilliant brunch at Lobby at Twelve. This final goodbye was bittersweet, and a perfect closing to a perfect weekend. But the festivities were not yet over for the 2011 Moms! They boarded the bus and enjoyed the Kids II Suite for a great Falcons Football game at the Georgia Dome. The weekend was a total success! Let us know what you think about the event in the comments below!

Pink Power Mom Sunday Brunch at Twelve Hotel Atlantic Station WM Events Kids II


-William Fogler
WM Events

Caring For Others: Caring For Art

After our numerous posts promoting the Caring for Others Caring for Art event last month, we’re finally ready to share the celebration pictures with you! So, head on over to our social event gallery page to check out all the great shots. Thanks so much to all of our sponsors & vendors: Atlanta Gallery Association ,Saigon Cafe, Bradford Event Gallery, and Jabari Grover. Everyone did a great job, and without you we would have never been able to raise the $15,000 for this great organization that prevents homelessness everyday!

Caring For Others Caring For Art Front Display WM Events Fund Raiser

-William Fogler
WM Events

Going! Going! Going! …Caring For Others Auction Items

I don’t know about you, but changing seasons always makes me want to redecorate. Out with the old, in with the new. Well, I can’t think of a better way to act on that fresh Fall feeling than to deck your halls (or living room!) with great artwork. Adding a beautiful landscape or a pop of color can be just what the room needs. But why stop there? Why not add some feel-good feelings into that fantastic frame?

The event we’re planning for Caring For Others has just what you’re looking for! As part of the Caring for Art Gala (BUY TICKETS HERE) at the beginning of next month, the hosts will be auctioning off not 1 but 2 brilliant works of art. Paul Hagedorn and Kimo Minton are the talented artists whose work will be up for bidding in the name of a good cause. Check out the pieces that will actually be available at the auction below- and then go measure your walls!

Paul Hagedorn Inversion Fog, Lake Burton, Georgia WM Events Caring For Others Charity Event Planner Atlanta GA

Paul Hagedorn’s Inversion Fog, Lake Burton, Georgia
Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuhle (20×30)
Valued over $2,500

Kimo Minton Guilt Free Heathen WM Events Caring For Others Charity Event Planner in Atlanta GA

Kimo Minton’s Guilt Free Heathen
Oil & Acrylic on Carved Birch Wood Panel (48×32)
Valued over $7,000

 

-William Fogler
WM Events

150 Posts on the WM Events Blog!

Guess what!?! This article marks our 150th blog post!!! How exciting? It’s been a fun and interesting road. With great comments from our readers, excellent advice for your parties, and innovative products to try, the WM Events blog is here to please. We’ve been through so much together and hope to experience so much more with all our readers. We laughed. We cried. We drank milk. So, without any further ado, here are a few of our favorite blog posts over the years. Leave comments below about your favorite post or what you would like to see us talk about. Enjoy!

1. Behind The Scenes In Las Vegas With WM Events

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2. WM Events Top 10 Denver, Colorado Venues

WM Events Blog William Fogler Top Ten Denver, Colorado Venues

3. Spicy and Sweet Irene’s Pepper Jelly

WM Events Blog William Fogler Spicy and Sweet Irene's Pepper Jelly

4. Composting For A Greener Lifestyle

WM Events Blog William Fogler Composting For A Greener Lifestyle

5. Gift Basket Inspiration Fall Colors

WM Events Blog William Fogler Gift Basket Inspiration Fall Colors

-William Fogler
WM Events

4 Inventive Urban Gardening Inspirations

Innovative urban planning projects like The High Line in New York’s Funky Chelsea Neighborhood and any of the vertical garden masterpiece Patrick Blanc puts his hand in have refueled our urban gardening kick. Below are some really innovative ways to integrate small town green into your big city lifestyle. How have you brought the outside in? Comment below- we’d love to hear from you!

1. Balcony Flower Bags

Made from a biological cotton, the “hanging gardens” by az&mut, are cloth bags that are a good solution for planting balcony plants and flowers. Doubling as a fashion accessory, they simplify the transportation of greenery from the florist or nursery. A new smaller concept of the ‘hanging garden’ can also act as a means of preventing excess packaging, which occurs when you buy flowers in a standard pot.

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2. Vegetables on Aisle Three

“The Farm Proper” is a mobile, urban farm under development by interdisciplinary creative studio set & drift in collaboration with mi-workshop in San Diego. Maintained by artists, designers and backyard growers, this experimental project uses abandoned and repurposed shopping carts as the main tool in growing organic vegetables.

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3. Packing up for Eating In

Eindhoven-based Italian designer Gionata Gatto of studio atùppertù‘s “Urbanbuds” project showcases a portable garden, shaped in the form of movable suitcases and filled with soil. Each one of them allows the growth of about thirty-six different plants, which can sprout vertically along the fabric. The design of this project involves the metaphor of a suitcase as a symbol of cultural background.

Urban Buds Planters WM Events

Urban Buds Suitcase Planters WM Events

4. Art Lives

Mosstika is the studio of Edina Tokodi who creates artwork from plants. For her artwork, Tokodi uses the growing material to create silhouettes and other designs that she often installs on the street. her latest project moves in a new direction, integrating a wood frame and irrigation system to create a living wall. The project was installed in Brooklyn earlier this year and features a large
wooden frame that is layered over a field of green succulent plants.

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-William Fogler
WM Event

EARTH University 20th Anniversary Award Ceremony Hotel Palomar Atlanta, GA

To honor their 20th anniversary, EARTH University and EARTH University Foundation, hosted it’s first annual Pillars of Earth Sustainable  Leadership Awards here in Atlanta. The event held at the Hotel Palomar was designed and coordinated by WM Events. Honorees included Ray C. Anderson of Interface Inc. , John Burgess of Coca-Cola Recycling, LLC.; Ciannat Howett of Emory Univ. office of Sustainability Initiatives and Daron Joffee of Farmer D Organics.  Mr. and Mrs. Dameron Black III were the recipients of the organizations Lifetime Achievement Award.

David LaVoy Flowers provided spectacular floral centerpieces and Absolute Entertainment provided lively music.

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