Succulent Inspirations

We hope you all loved our living table from the NACE Design Trends competition that we posted earlier this week. The table was created largely out of plants called succulents. No doubt you’ve rubbed Aloe-infused lotion on a sunburn to ease the pain after a few too many minutes outside. Or maybe you’ve seen those gigantic cacti in the dessert (these). Both of these plants are part of the succulent family.

Succulent plants are especially well-equipped at retaining water in the leaves, stems, and roots in order to survive unfavorable conditions.  That’s why you often find them in dry, arid climates like the desert. They have a few evolutionary advancements that help them collect as much moisture as they can. For instance, roots very near the soil’s surface can take up moisture from small showers or heavy dew, while an impervious, outer skin cuticle retains this water. Succulents are like the camels of the plant world.

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One really interesting type of succulent is the epiphyte, or air plant. They have limited or no contact with the ground, remaining largely dependent on the moisture taken in from the air to survive. Take a look at a few of our pictures below to get a better understanding of what these succulent plants look like. Don’t be afraid to mix them into an arrangements, a terrarium, or even a bridal bouquet. Let us know what you think in the comments below!

 

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WM Events Succulent Wedding Bouquet William Fogler Designer Floral Atlanta and Denver

 

-William Fogler
WM Events

WM Events and Peachtree Tents & Events Win at NACE Design Trends

Congratulations to the Peachtree Tents and Events Table Top at the NACE Design Trends competition and the Bridal Extravaganza. Held at 200 Peachtree this past Sunday and Monday, the event was a major success. We partnered with Peachtree Tents and Events, Dwayne Bass with his innovative Rubblox furniture, Christian Ruffin at One Stop Productions, and Dee Lane Eades at Graceful Tables to make a lively table covered in moss, succulents, ferns, and other greenery. Mixing a stainless steel table, an antique barn door, rubber furniture, and lots of living plants was an inventive twist that added visual and textural interest. Tell us what you think in the comments below!

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Finished Product NACE Design Trends WM Events William Fogler Peachtree Tents and Events

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-William Fogler
WM Events

AmericasMart Atlanta Gift Show

Atlanta is no stranger to landmarks. With the worlds largest aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, the busiest airport in the world, and Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta is steeped in a rich history and a modern progression. But the average Atlantan and the world at large might not know of a certain gem in the heart of downtown known as AmericasMart. The Mart is comprised of four integrated, John Portman designed buildings that offer over 7.7 million square feet of showrooms, tradeshow floors, and meetings spaces. With 15 annual markets, over 500,000 visitors come from all over the world to shop and sell wholesale products in various categories like High Design, Apparel, Gift, Rug, and Furniture.

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If you’ve never been before, it can be quite overwhelming, most likely because your are in Building 1 on the 22nd floor trying to get to the 10th floor of Building 2 West Wing. Bridges connect between the buildings, but only on certain floors! So you really have no know where you’re going, or else your shopping will be all screwed up. AmericasMart is not open to the public. In order to be admitted, a buyer must provide proof of a valid business license and show identification at a registration office. We went to the Mart this past week to shop for various clients of ours. So be expecting a few updates of the great new products we found!

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-William Fogler
WM Events

TEA WEEK: Leftovers to Love

Whether you’re celebrating Veteran’s Day, 11/11/11, or just Friday, today is the perfect Fall day to stop and relax for half a second. And ok. We may be going a little overboard with the tea thing, but it’s a serious comfort drink that a lot of people are serious about. To be honest, we’re just a little excited about the first onset of cold weather. Here it Atlanta, it always happens much later than our northern counterparts, and we’ve been a little jealous. So we’re wrapping up the week of with a slew of special additions to your tea-drinking traditions. These cool design finds are perfect for stocking stuffers, welcome baskets, or corporate take-aways.  Have you ever tried the products below? Tell us in the comments!

Blooming Teas via Teavana

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Tea Top Brew Travel Mug via Mighty Leaf

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Sugar Time Capsules via Erez Bar-Am

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-William Fogler
WM Events

TEA WEEK: Designer Tea Towels

I don’t know about you, but I’m not a HUGE fan of doing the dishes. It’s messy and gross. However, you might convince me otherwise if I had these incredible dishtowels (tea towels for our chaps across the pond) to do the deed. ToDryFor certainly has the down low on everything aesthetic and absorbent. These towels are the perfect gift for your out of town guests, bridesmaids, or secret Santa. Started in 2008 out of Oxford, England, ToDryFor is the brain child of husband and wife team, Sally and Dave. They source and  commission designer tea towels for sale through their secure website. They even ship internationally. Now the only question is whether to use them or frame them!

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-William Fogler
WM Events

TEA WEEK: Special-TEA Infusers to Love

Fall is all around, and even here in the South, it’s time to warm up with a warm cup of your favorite tea. So we’re proclaiming this TEA WEEK in honor of that unique drink served hot or cold, but always with a side of comfort. Now, rather than just reaching for those old bags in your pantry, why not spice it up with a special blend of loose leaves to create a unique taste for those buds? Well, no matter your preference, we’ve got some interesting infusers that are sure to flavor your cup of tea in just the right way. Did we mention they’re environmentally friendly as well? Below are our top picks. Share your thoughts in the comment section!

1. Sharky via Toxel

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2. Tea Leaf via Woot Finger Tips

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3. Tea Bag via Like Cool

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4. Submarine via The Teatropolitan Times

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5. Armed with Technology via ModCloth

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6. Rubber Duckie via Steamy Kitchen

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-Wiliam Fogler
WM Events

WM Events’ Halloween Hollywood Heaven!

We’re talking Old Hollywood for this gruesome celebrity costume party- like OLD old Hollywood- like DEAD old Hollywood. In this party inspiration we’re taking to the hills to create a scary soiree guests will never forget. Invite your closest friends and family to join your frightful fete by dressing up like their favorite dead celebrity, keeping in mind the way in which they actually kicked the bucket; it’ll be more fun if everyone stays in character!

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Welcome guests to your home with a blood red carpet regal enough for Hollywood royalty, and creepy enough for an October 31st night. As they strut their zombie stuff, you can offer red paint for walk-of-fame handprints. Blood orange martini’s, severed lady fingers, and chocolate covered insects are perfect treats for an undead guest. They can also enjoy a spooky display of candy pills, candy rope, and sour candy arsenic with accompanying coffin gift bags for a Pick Your Poison Candy Bar.

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Guests will have a blast acting out their celebrity deaths in a game of Creepy Charades. Or have a friend dressed up as a tabloid reporter interviews your visitors for some chilling coverage of the corpse crowd.  While you’re partying it up with the deceased, make sure your dance mix includes these favorites:

-Heads will Roll by the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s
-Don’t Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult
-Janie’s Got a Gun by Aerosmith
-Pumped up Kicks by Foster the People
-Goodbye Earl by The Dixie Chicks
-Cellblock Tango from Chicago the Musical
-I Shot the Sherriff by Bob Marley

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With the right makeup, food coloring, and red paint, you’re on the fast track to a murderous monster mash.

-William Fogler
WM Events

WM Events on Grace Ormonde’s Website

Grace Ormonde knows what she’s doing- especially when it comes to weddings. That’s why we were so delighted to have one of our event photos selected in her inspirational gallery. Courtney and Chuck’s organic wedding in Boulder, CO was truly magnificent, and people took notice. It garnered attention all across the event planning world, gaining a nomination for both a Special Event Award and an Icon Award. National and Colorado-based publications were in a furry to get a hold of the details. A special thanks goes out to Shamane’s Bake Shoppe, based in Boulder, and David Wegwart, from Denver for making this happen! So see how the WM Events cake stacks up to others in the Grace Ormonde Inspiration Gallery.

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-William Fogler
WM Events

WM Events & Caring For Others: Caring For Art

You may remember the gala event we planned last year at the historic Fox Theater in Midtown for a not for profit organization, Caring for Others. Well, next month they are celebrating their 10 year anniversary, and we wanted to invite you to the celebration which will be held at the Bradford Event Gallery and hosted by the Atlanta Gallery Association and the board of CFO. Great music, drinks, food, and art will be on display as we honor the incredible work of CFO over the past decade. Busy Saturday night? No worries! You can come see the art on display the next day, Sunday, October 9th from 12p-4p.

Caring For Others, Inc. (501c3) is a homelessness prevention organization established in 2001 to facilitate personal dignity and provide basic necessities to economically-disadvantaged individuals, senior citizens, the disabled, the unemployed, and families with children. CFO empowers families with life skills, job training, and career counseling to encourage economic self-sufficiency for a better quality of life. CFO also collaborates with government agencies, social service organizations, and churches around the State to provide new clothing furniture and books to economically-disadvantaged communities.

Below is the flyer for the event if you are interested in becoming more involved. Simply click on the image to buy tickets. You can also visit the Facebook Event Page.

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-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

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