Event Planner/ David Stark

It's thanks to Jeanne my assistant that I came across David Starks website, www.davidstarkdesign.com, Such a cute design in itself, you should really check it out! On top of that David has just released a book "David Stark Design", I was lucky enough to go to the launch at West Elm on Columbus Circle in NYC, Thanks again Jeanne! It was a popular function and through the sea of people eating pea green appetizers and sipping green capsicum infused cocktails, One could see a paper house looming in the distance, On closer inspection one could see with the mass of paper flowers at it's windows that it was in fact a pop up shop, selling paper flowers, paper tools, paper watering cans and paper bird houses amongst many things. An enchanted world made of paper, just like in a children's story book but with a sophisticated edge.

Always one its seems to dabble in humor, David has waved his design wand over many potentially dull functions, making them sing with promise and delivering the message that his clients are serious about their clients having a seriously good time! With not so dull clients to boast of, David has designed events for companies such as Anna Sui, MoMA, New York Magazine, Benjamin Moore Paints, Nicole Miller, Shabby Chic, Target and Saks to name a few.

It is really great to see a fellow Designer really pushing the limits and allowing creativity and corporations to fuse together in environments that are truly inspirational.

Life's Sweet with Amy Atlas!

In the latest May issue of Better Homes & Gardens, My assistant Kimberley Steward and I were called in to create a candy wonderland inspired by the very talented Amy Atlas, recreating a set that included one of her signature dessert tables used in many of her designed events.

Amy Atlas’ unique dessert tables have made her a sought-after event planner in NYC. Amy's story is inspirational, After several years of working on political campaigns and practicing law, Amy decided to return to her creative passion for entertaining and party planning.

The set was incredibly fun to pull together as you can imagine, Mountains of cupcakes and candy, that we sourced with suppliers that Amy likes to use. My favorite was the big over sized balloons which you only see a peak of in the final shots, but we had a half a photo studio filled with them it felt! Photographer, Francois at the end of the shoot, had particular fun jumping into the pile, let's just say a few went to balloon heaven! : )

We wanted to give the sense that Amy was in the process of preparation so we found a lovely vintage ladder which did not appear in the end either, but it's our job to create the environment, It does not mean all our props become stars!

See some of the behind shots here, plus a shot from Amy's website, See more amazing examples of her work by checking out Amy's website and blog at www.amyatlas.com

The story was shot by Francois Dischinger.