Fab Decor: Office Space

Working in events marketing and promotions means my workplace is filled with random objects.  Besides the lookbooks, catalogs, signs and brochures, various non-traditional office items can be found.  Here is an exemplary list of things that make my office a famous stopping ground on the way to the company cooler.

  • wigs and costumes (for street promotions – I had an entire closet bursting with this stuff at my last workplace which made everyday seem like Halloween and made everyone want to stop and play dress up)
  • clothes and accessories (for fashion shows which make me crave a “you can look but don’t touch” sign)
  • CDs (I often double as the event’s DJ and have to choose the music for special events.  Finally, my age-old Columbia House membership has come to good use!)
  • raffle baskets and prizes galore (this could mean anything from a giant Estee Lauder beauty basket sitting on my desk to giant stuffed animals sitting in my extra chairs)
  • fake mustaches, top hats and other crazy props (for a photo booth, not for me.  Really.)
  • tiaras and princess rings (for a kid’s princess party.  Again, I have the silliest time convincing others that these are not for me but for a future work event.)

Naturally, co-workers are tempted to interrupt  me at every walk-by.  They can’t seem to resist inviting themselves in, trying on a tiara or top hat and giggling their way through each new discovery.  I’ll have to post pictures of my office area at some point so you can see what I mean.  But ’til then, I thought I’d post some pretty photos of work spaces that have me yearning for a little more organization and inspired storage space.

Eileen Josephine on Flickr posted the above photo.

Above and below are images from “decorology” on flickr.  It looks like we’ve got a craft-er here.

the above photo is from bella life blog

the above image is from design sponge

above photo from made by girl

Now if only I could figure out a way to store all my strange office stuff without inviting the constant curiosity-peeked interruptions….

Tell me, what does your work space look like and what are your tips on keeping it look tidy and neat?

Oheka Castle

David Tutera, a celebrity event planner who I’ve had the pleasure of working with, announced Oheka Castle as America’s best wedding venue.  Given he has seen the best from around the world, I’d trust his word on it.  Recently I had the chance to visit the venue again and re-live why I (and I bet David too), can’t stop the princess wedding fantasy from overtaking me as I gaze upon the grandeur that is Oheka Castle .  It’s America’s 2nd largest mansion and sits between Manhattan and the Hamptons and in one word it is simply glamorous.

Check out these venue shots also featuring my fashionista friend, Sarah.  Isn’t she a doll?

Some of you may remember that Oheka Castle is where one of  the Jonas brothers got married.

Perhaps the most stunning part of the venue is the perfectly manicured garden shown above.  So French.  So chic!

I was just there for an event planner and bridal event where I got to ooh and aah at all the vendor creations.  Here are some of my favorites from the day!

If you loved the mansion, you will love the replica in cake form!  Isn’t this amazing?

Below are my favorite floral centerpieces from the day.  I love floral balls and chandelier elements.The Chef was quite talented as you can see from the above cakes.  The cakes were so pretty I forgot to even care whether they tasted any good.  My favorite is pictured below -the metallic bow cake takes the cake!

If you look closely, the cake above actually has encrusted jewels which are appliques.  Talk about glam!

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