Black and White Party

We kicked of graduation season with a modern twist on black and white at one of our favorite places the National Constitution Center. The crisp white linens and the sharp NCC black chairs set the stage for each centerpiece to shine.


Sofia captured the details of the tables...all different vases each showcasing a different white flower. This particular design was the last of three I had included in the proposal - it was an idea that I had been wanting to do for awhile so I tossed it in right before I sent it. I'm so glad the client trusted my creative license - we were both excited about the final results! Here are just a few!

Reinventing the Philly Theme Party

This is an ever evolving personal challenge for me. So, lately I have had added a few new items to my decor list to spice up buffets. Here's a taste of a few of my latest accessories...big and small!

Chinatown


The Delaware


LOVE Park


South Philly/Italian Market

Networking at F.U.E.L.

I got a call from Sofia Negron (of Sofia Negron Photography) last week that I needed to get out networking again. "There's lot's of great stuff out there and your missing it," she said. Plus, there is usually free food involved with networking - so I jumped at the chance to check out F.U.E.L. with a fresh eye. It had been awhile since I was at 249 Arch Street - like when it was the "Real World" house. It seemed like a great idea to sell the venue in original TV condition, but a wee bit skeevy too.

The location has been revamped and is a cool event space and has been repainted white for a clean fresh blank canvas to work from, beautiful chandeliers and an open floor plan. But what makes it even better for me is the great artwork on display. F.U.E.L. is an acronym: Fostering Undergraduate Exposure on Location, and as a Tyler School of Art Grad myself I could have used a space like this! They are committed to cutting-edge arts and culture - so I can't wait to have a MODA client book this space. We'd be a perfect combination.

Anyway, back to networking...Sofia and I had a great time:

No, we really did behave ourselves and we met some great people, like Gabriel Fredericks from Philip Gabriel Photography whom we stalked for a better photo than the one we took above.

....And Joseph here from Miel Patisserie who helped us decorate our own chocolates as a take-a-way:

I pulled double duty at this one figuring one way or another great contacts could be made for both MODA and/or CS and I think we came out with a little something for everyone. The event was sponsored by Brides.com and was filled with lots of great event people making connections. Fleur de Lys Catering showcased great food, we chatted up Lindsay Martin and Alain Flambert from Feastivities Events and Carolyn Verdi was in the house too!

Please Touch Museum Open House

The Please Touch Museum opened in the Fall of 2008 & I love it! If you haven't been, grab a kid and get over there! The design is smart, the restoration to Memorial Hall is amazing - you are definitely going to want to have your next party here. The Please Touch Museum lead the rehabilitation of this national treasure from the 1876 Centennial Exhibition, and Max & Me Catering is proud to serve as the museum's exclusive culinary provider.

Max and Me Catering hosted an Open house for current and prospective clients. Campbell Studios was invited to do some table decor.


It gave us an opportunity to burst into spring with some color (finally!) and to help Max and Me Showcase their Great Hall for clients so they can get a feel for the room decked out. Michael Persico was kind enough to swing by & take these shots for us - Thank You!




I loved these vases they were so bright and I was so ready for spring. Inspired by this beautiful linen that the Total Table let me borrow I filled them with Lily of the Valley, Ladies Mantel, Viburnum and a few other bright green foliage I found growing in the garden.