Nina is one of my favorite people in New York and when she's not taping the fabulous Project Runway, you can find her hard at work on Marie Claire. She attended the luncheon for the launch of Celebrations about a month ago and we began a thoughtful conversation about why I wanted to create the book and the inspiration behind it. It was such a great talk that we wanted to bring the discussion public and share these thoughts with everyone—why not, right?
So, that’s exactly what we decided to do. I’ll be talking with Nina at the Barnes & Noble in the Upper East Side on December 8th at 7:00pm. If you’re in the New York City area, I hope you’ll stop by and check it out. The address of the Barnes and Noble is: 150 East 86th Street New York, NY 10028.
I’d also like to hear your thoughts about the book and any questions you may want us to answer during our discussion. Who knows? Nina might pick one of the questions you ask to include in her Q&A. Let me know your thoughts and questions in the comments!
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Your work, of course, is spectacular. I've seen you speak (at Engage), but still have never heard much about where you find your inspiration. Would love to know what your inspiration was behind one of the events in the Celebrations book (you can pick whichever one you want) - what inspired the color palette, the structure, the overall concept? I've only seen some snapshots of the book, despite my pre-order, it won't be here until tomorrow at noon - can't wait!
ReplyDeleteWhat advice would you give young event planners starting out in this business? What was one of the pivotal turning points in your life?
ReplyDeleteI second Bella Sig's comment. I have never had the honour of hearing you speak,however pour over your books and images. The work is, in Bella's words "spectacular" and would also love to know what inspires you and your designs.
ReplyDeleteFrom all the projects you and your team have completed, which "one" stuck with you for days and still strikes a heart string today?
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Dear Preston,
ReplyDeleteI will be buying your book!!!
I have a question???
When you began creating large parties over 200 attending, how did you know how to make a thought come to life???? Did you have help and knew whom to call to say "create a giant peacock"? How does one even know where to begin??????
love you,
Melissa
P.S. Today is my birthday!!!!!