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Hello All, Just wanted to let you know that we have now moved the site over to Preston Bailey.com. The new link is: http://www.prestonbailey.com/inspiration/blog/ This blogspot blog will no longer be updated. Please adjust your RSS feeds accordingly. Thank you!

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Too busy to write a full post today, so here are more pictures of the set-up: I'll post more pictures of the party tomorrow!

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It's only one day before the big Celebration! I was very torn in choosing a space for the event--in these economical times I didn't want to give a party that was too slick, so it was essential to find the right venue. I love the Armory because it's a raw, empty space that sort of reminds me of a high school gym. It's been an interesting challenge transforming this space. For each new venue,

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I think some people find it hard to find just the right thing to wear to a party. When I throw my own, I try to give direction that's fun and amorphous so that guests can take the direction and interpret it in their own way. For example, at my last book launch party, the only attire request I had was to wear red (by the way, the rebel Martha Stewart showed up in orange). I love surveying the

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Similar to how doctors shouldn’t treat their own family, it doesn’t work for me to plan my own parties. So, I turned to the best for help with the Celebrations launch party (and many others--Marcy and I have worked together for years). ...And just because she happens to be one of my longtime friends who makes me laugh endlessly is just extra icing on the proverbial 20 foot tall cake. Enjoy!

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I have been to many fantastic events where I received gigantic bags of goodies (most of it very useful, but some ending up in my re-gift closet), but there are times where I've received a favor that was especially spectacular (like special cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery, Kiehl's products, or a 1 hour massage treatment). Before we get into talking about spectacular favors, let's pull back and

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 As promised, we now have all the details up about the mentoring weekend Marcy Blum and I will be giving from March 5th-7th for a limited number of 40 attendees. Visit http://www.baileyandblum.com/ for more information about the weekend agenda and how to sign up.

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I grilled Olivier Cheng, founder of Olivier Cheng Catering and Events, to get some insight on the catering business, discuss what food trends are in and out, and try to find out what special food he has on the menu for the Celebrations launch party. But before you read the interview, here is Olivier’s tip on how to help your caterer help you find your food vision. Press play to watch. PB:

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I've been intrigued by the responses you posted about yesterday's bathroom attendant entry so I thought I'd bring up another small, but important detail that sometimes causes an issue: parking. The big question is, should you, as the host, pay for your guest's parking? I once worked with a client that not only paid for her guest's parking but also gave specific instructions that no one should

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Yesterday's post got me thinking more about servers and attendants at events. I believe in great service as much as anyone, in fact I pride myself on giving grade A service, but there is always a limit. For instance, I still find it incredibly uncomfortable when I go to the bathroom and finish my business to find a usually very sweet attendant trying to hand me a towel for a tip. I am always

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I've always said that LA is full of gorgeous people (even the ugly ones are pretty) but New York is where the characters are. Since this city is such a melting pot of different cultures, there's a diversity in beauty and types of people that you may not see in another city. Besides great food at a party, it's always wonderful to have some hot servers to accompany the hot food. Okay, I know you're

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Today’s interview is with Ira Levy, founder of Levy Lighting. Ira has worked with me on many past events, infusing my designs with his brilliant lighting sensibilities and creative touch. We talked about different lighting techniques, how to stay innovative in the industry, lighting trends for 2010 and so much more. Plus, don’t miss the video at the end where he shares what special surprises he

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I promise to write more about this later, but I just wanted to let you know that I have an exciting event coming up in March. Marcy Blum and I will be hosting a mentoring weekend March 5th-7th in New York City. More information will soon be up on the website, so check it out: http://www.baileyandblum.com/

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I sat down with Darren Olarsch, President of On the Move Entertainment and Events to get his thoughts on the entertainment industry, how to stay innovative in the ever-changing world of music, and try to get you the dirt on who will be performing as the surprise guest at my Celebrations launch party. Did he reveal the secret? Read on to find out. PB: Tell us about your company and how you got

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As we talked about in an earlier post, the invite is an important first step in party planning. Today, I'm really happy to share with you the final concept we came up with for the invitation to my Celebrations book launch party.  But first, I have to say that I loved hearing all your ideas for the potential concept of the invitation. Here are some ideas you shared with me: • The invitation as a

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The "before" picture of the Armory There's so much to share today--I did a walk-through of the Armory with my team and we discussed the specifics for transforming the space for my Celebrations party. It's so exciting to walk into a raw space and instantly begin to see how my vision will come to life. Not only did I do a walk-through with my own production team, but I also talked to some of the

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Let's talk about something important that can sometimes be overlooked: the length of your party. One of the biggest mistakes many people make is they plan an event that is too long.  Most parties should be no longer than 4-5 hours. The beauty of a fabulously planned event is that you always leave people wanting more. I always say you've thrown a successful event when people just don't want to

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The most important thing, for me, about centerpieces is that they need to provide a sense of drama. I think of creating a centerpiece like creating a piece of art on a table.  Centerpieces fit into two categories: low & high. For low centerpieces, I always like using a profusion of flowers. Use flowers that work together in the same color family, all purples or all reds for example, as opposed

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Once you have your invite and your venue, the next important thing is your guest list. Who’s coming to the party? New York is a very diverse city, and I love bringing together folks from all groups: uptown, downtown, celebrities, royalty, clients, gay, straight, etc... I find that with great décor and enough food and drink everyone has a wonderful time and gets along fabulously.

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These are the "Angels" I had at my last party in the Rainbow Room Choosing a venue, for me, is a very crucial moment. The choice of venue needs to complement and create the feeling of your event. In prior years I chose a beloved space in New York, The Rainbow Room, for all three of my book launches. Being from Panama originally, this space always represented the ultimate New York experience

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Just a reminder that there’s only one month left to enter our Celebrations Contest. I’ve received some wonderful entries so far. If you need inspiration to tell your own story, here are excerpts from two entries that have already been submitted. Tracy said, “When we are 80, my girlfriends and I will sit by the fire and reminisce over eggnog about all the fun we had at my 40th birthday

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The first step for planning most parties is choosing the right invitation. You want to choose something that evokes the mood of the party while also expressing your own personality. There are many directions you can take. The two spectrums are generally a very elegant and proper invite or something fun and funny. I like to choose an invite that’s a combination of the two, with a little bit of

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It’s a new year (a new decade!) and it’s time to talk about one of my favorite subjects: parties. I LOVE throwing parties (can you tell?). I often entertain at home with friends and family, but once or twice a year I enjoy having a BIG blow out party. Right now, I’m hard at work designing and planning my next big bash—a book launch party for Celebrations. My book parties have become an

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Happy New Year’s Eve to everyone! I hope you have a happy and safe night of celebration. I won’t be posting tomorrow, since it’s a holiday, but I’ll be back next Monday. Have a great one! (This beautiful champagne cake was created by the one and only Sylvia Weinstock. I love it! Since I don't drink--I get to admire it.)

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At the end of every year, I sit back and reflect on everything that happened in the past 12 months. So much has happened, so many events designed, so many ups and downs, but through it all, I’ve been lucky to have great people in my life—and that includes you, dear reader. I just want to say THANK YOU to everyone who reads this blog, follows my twitter or is a fan on my Facebook page. I love

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There’s so much to worry about when entertaining from home, but one of the most important things is the food. What should you serve? And how much? Here are some delicious food tips from me to you: Tip #1: Make sure you know if your guests have allergies or food preferences.  If you are doing a formal invite, have a section where they can note this on the reply card.  Otherwise, make sure you

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Now that Christmas is out of the way, we have one more big event before we step into 2010 (can you believe it’s already 2010?): your new year’s eve party. At this point, you might be feeling partied out. It’s okay. These tips can apply to parties big and small. Tip #1: For an evening affair, you can decorate the whole room with candles. I like to mix and match, using pillars, tapers, votives

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Just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! I won't be blogging tomorrow since it's a holiday, but I'll be back next week. I hope you and your loved ones have a safe and happy holiday. XOXO, Preston

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Yesterday we talked about some great ways you can decorate your home last minute. However, if you have some extra time on your hands and want to make something special I have a beautiful DIY for you to try. It’s blissfully simple, but something you’ll have to make the day of or the day before you plan to use it since flowers are so fragile. This makes a great statement piece on your holiday

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It’s almost the big day! Here are some last minute ideas for your Christmas decorating: Tip #1: I always suggest having at least one dramatic statement. I think a great one for Christmas would be to get a small Christmas tree and put it right in the center of your dining table (similar to what we did in the picture above). And instead of covering it with ornaments I would use white orchids to

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It’s the week of Christmas. You’ve wrapped all the presents and now you have all this extra gift wrapping paper left. What to do? How about incorporating some of that paper into décor for your house? You’ll be surprised at how versatile gift wrapping paper can be (unless, of course, you chose that Sponge Bob as Santa gift wrapping paper—that may be more limited). A few pictures to inspire you:

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One of my first clients was Christie's in New York City in 1983. I was fascinated to see old master paintings in these wonderful, traditional frames. Since then, this interest has evolved and become a part of my design aesthetic. The idea of frames, and using them in non-traditional or surprising ways, has become a signature design concept for me. You may notice I’ve used the same frame in a

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The holidays are stressful. In thinking about what to get for others, sometimes you lose sight of taking care of someone who could really use extra attention right now: yourself. (And besides, in order to give you have to receive, right?) Here are some presents you can get for yourself to indulge in a little luxury... The Gift of Time: Pre-book a monthly luxurious appointment to last you

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I don’t have to remind you that Christmas is next week, so I thought instead I’d give some gift recommendations for those important women in your life—namely your mom or wife/wife-to-be (ladies, feel free to email this post to your significant other if they need a hint). I know that sometimes it’s hard to find just the right thing...and for those reading, if you have some gift ideas for a mom

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Me on the plane, waiting to depart Something really funny just happened to me that I wanted to share with you before the plane takes off. Last weekend, Marcy Blum and I worked together on a wedding for a local couple in the city. It turned out spectacularly, which made me happy, because the couple was such a joy to work with. Anyway, I'm sitting on the plane right now, on my way to that

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December is one of my busiest months! I'm leaving today for an international job I have been eagerly anticipating. That’s why I like to make a big deal out of Thanksgiving and hand out presents early because I'm always away working for Christmas. (Though, don't get me wrong. One of the things I'm most thankful for this year is that my company keeps growing.) Key people from my staff are

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Through the years, I’ve had the lucky opportunity to work with certain clients not just once, but sometimes twice, three times or more. Maybe it follows the progression of their lives—wedding, christening, anniversary--or maybe it’s a special annual event. One extraordinary client has hired me to design her holiday party year after year. We covered some of the previous designs for her parties in

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In almost every interview, speech or talk I give I always get the same question: Can you tell us about your design process? How does an event go from a dream to reality?  Well, here’s one answer to the question: It ain’t easy. Okay, to be more serious, there’s a lot of thought, discussion and many many hours put in with my amazing team—a combo of designers, production people and countless

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Before I give you a re-cap of last night’s event, I just have to say thank you to everyone who came out to Barnes & Noble. It was an extraordinary evening, and even though I’ve given hundreds of talks, I still get a little nervous before each event. It helped that I had such a wonderful interviewer and companion on stage, Nina Garcia. Once I’m surrounded by the excitement and energy of the

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I'm so excited to share this news with you. Today, we're launching a contest for my new book Celebrations. Basically, I want you to share a story about your favorite celebration with me through either Facebook, Twitter or right here on this blog entry (in the comments below). The official description with all the details of the contest is below. Two winners are going to receive the complete

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Tomorrow is the book discussion with the gorgeous Nina Garcia I was telling you about last week! One of the things we’ll be talking about is transformations and how I turn a “before” into an “after.” One of my favorite transformations was created with my partners in Jakarta—Karen Kwek and Tania Tjiptobiantoro. They’re visiting New York this week, so they’ll be at the book discussion tomorrow.  

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I’ve been in this business for 30 years and I spend so much time looking forward (planning for the next project, keeping track of the newest technology in event design) that I rarely get a chance to look back and evaluate the past projects I’ve accomplished. There’s a lot one can learn from the past (and I get such joy from reminiscing), so I thought it might be nice to do a weekly series where

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We put up the window display today for my new book Celebrations at the Barnes and Noble on Fifth avenue. Similar to the display at Rizzoli, the theme of the window was to bring the book cover to life by using various types of silk flowers and fabric rosettes. This window, however, is a bit larger than the one in Rizzoli, so we were also able to install some tall sculpted vases similar to what I

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Last Saturday, I had the privilege and honor to design the christening celebration for Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga’s baby, David Daniel Otunga Jr. It was a wonderfully intimate occasion filled with family and friends. Since this was an occasion to celebrate the baby, we focused on using design elements that celebrated youth and childlike fantasy. The main color theme was baby blue and it

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There’s more to life than red or green—especially when it comes to holiday decorating. I was thinking today of past holiday celebrations I’ve designed and while we have used some of the traditional red and green colors we’ve also used some surprising colors that are non-traditional but feel and look classic all on their own. It’s amazing what a little color can do to transform a space. Below

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Now that Thanksgiving’s over, it’s back to work work work... I actually did a special event this past weekend that I can’t talk about yet, but maybe I’ll share some info about it later this week. For now, here’s one thing that’s on my mind: next week, I’ll be having a discussion with the exquisite Nina Garcia to discuss my new book Celebrations.  Nina is one of my favorite people in New York

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Thanksgiving with my family and friends is one of my favorite celebrations. It’s a rare chance I have to spend time with all the people I care about in one room—which is very important to me. I also think of Thanksgiving as the official kick-off to the holiday season, so it’s important to get things started on the right foot! I spend a lot of time creating transformations for my clients

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Thanksgiving is only two days away (not that I need to remind you!) and there is so much to do before my big dinner for friends and family. I want to make this post quick, so why don’t I let my pictures do the talking? Here's a picture of my studio space emptied, and waiting to be set up: Here's the undressed table: Here’s a sneak peek of some of the decorations I’ll be using. My assistants,

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If you’re tired of using plain white napkins every year for your special dinner, try adding a little color and surprise with this simple napkin decoration. You can keep it monochromatic like we did, or you can layer different complementary colors to add a rainbow to your table. Materials: White napkin (cloth or paper based on how casual or formal your dining table is) Hot glue gun Colored

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The quiet stage before the show began Last night was an evening full of song and emotions. Hearing Theo Bleckmann’s voice always strikes a very specific chord in my heart, but last night was made doubly special because I had a chance to be part of it by designing the environment for the entire show. It was a busy day with a lot to set up and small details to get right, but the minute Theo set

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Today’s a busy day; Theo is performing tonight. (The show is sold out!) I am so fortunate that my partner is a world-renowned jazz performer. I’ve always wanted to create a set for one of his performances and today I finally get the chance. Theo will be performing an intimate one man show at Roulette in Soho and it’s sure to be an amazing experience (if I do say so myself). All the sets and

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When I sit here and think about everything I want to share with you about Hong Kong, one thing stands out in my mind: the people there were amazing (and so elegantly dressed too). Being in the service business, I just have to say that I was in complete awe at the level of attention and service I encountered throughout my entire trip. I was touched by the many subtleties that combine together to

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Got back from Hong Kong late last night and there was much to catch up on today. For those of you who follow my twitter you may have already seen this, but let me just say one thing about Hong Kong: the food is delicious. I absolutely came back five pounds heavier. But let’s talk more about the trip... I was in Hong Kong to install several different pieces in the Atrium at the Landmark in

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Here’s a charming fruit topiary for your Thanksgiving table. By combining various types of fruit in shades of one color, you’ll have an elegant and striking centerpiece. (The other nice thing about this project? It’s simpler than you might think to re-create it.) Materials: Foam ball with 4-5” diameter, size could vary depending on the size of your planter (You can find these in a local craft

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My editor received a great email yesterday from a woman named Lilit. She runs a flower shop in California with her mom and she shared some pictures of work they’ve created that were inspired by my designs (plus the picture above of her and me at an industry event). She said, “When we create something that is one of a kind or exceptional we always say, ‘You created a Preston.’” This totally

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Hello from the plane! My ride to Hong Kong is about 14 hours long, so I have some time to sit here and write a few thoughts for the blog. I was so excited to get on this plane and settle myself in for the long journey. Why? Well, because, a long plane ride is one of the few times I get to step away from my busy schedule and just sit (and read, relax, etc)... The first question I have when I’m

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It’s amazing how versatile ribbon is. In the last project we used it to transform a simple cardboard box into a fruit bowl, and this week we’ll use it to enhance the beauty of a plain glass vessel. Materials: Glass vase  Two types of ribbons in complimentary colors. We recommend one thick in width and one thin. Be sure to choose colors that will match or enhance the color of the flowers you’d

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I wanted to take some time to talk about one of the most important first steps in designing: choosing a color. A few weeks ago when I was at Ivanka’s wedding, I was surveying the room. Everyone was dressed in gorgeous gowns and suits and there was a sea of colors all around the room. But one stood out. The stunning Melania Trump was dressed in a deep purple gown that instantly drew my eye. It

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This week, I’ll be going to Hong Kong for the first time! I’m very excited, and it’s had me thinking a lot about the past trips I’ve taken. The picture above is from a fabric warehouse in India. I felt like a kid in a candy store exploring this fabric shop. One of the things I enjoy about traveling is exploring different cultures and seeing what sort of unique  resources each country offers. For

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This versatile container is beautifully simple, made from cardboard and decorated just with ribbons. It can be used to accessorize your Thanksgiving table to showcase your fresh fruit. Materials: Stapler Ribbon (In whatever color you’d like—we used purple here.)  Cardboard container (Dig around and see what you can find in your closet. We used a circular one, but you can use a square,

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An iPhone picture from our talk Thank you so much to everyone who came to the Learning Annex last night! I had such a great time speaking to you and meeting so many people who share my passion. I really enjoyed sharing stories about successes and failures, hearing everyone’s questions, and giving out tips and tricks for everything about our business. I hope the advice helps and I’d love to see

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A picture of me speaking at a past event. Just wanted to remind everyone that I’m speaking at the Learning Annex tonight at 7:00pm. We’ll be talking about how to create one of a kind events, as well as discuss how I built up my business, my design process and how to transform spaces into something completely different. The event will take place at the Tudor Hotel: 304 East 42nd Street New York,

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As I’m sitting down today to plan this year’s Thanksgiving, I took some time to look through my old pictures to remember the designs from years past. Thanksgiving is the beginning of the holidays for me. As I mentioned yesterday, I use this day to hand out my family’s Christmas presents. I love being the first of the pack to hand out my gifts, and I look at it as a way to kick-off the gift

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It’s November, so naturally there’s one holiday that’s on everyone’s minds: Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a very important holiday for me. I like to take this day to spend time with my family, design a lavish dinner, reflect on the year that’s passed, and give out holiday presents to my loved ones (around Christmas season, I'm usually traveling, designing wedding celebrations around the world).

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I was interviewed on ET to discuss the process of event planning, and planning Ivanka's wedding. Check out the video below.

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It's finally Friday, and as promised I have more details (and pictures!) to share about Ivanka's wedding. It was held in New Jersey at the Trump National Golf Course in Bedminster, NJ. The wedding was designed in all white, and I have to say, of all the events I have designed and planned, this was definitely one of the most exquisite. I definitely owe that to Ivanka's exceptional taste and

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The luncheon on Tuesday triggered so many great memories. I wanted to share one special one with you all today. First, here’s more pictures from the luncheon: The beautiful Annette Lauer and Me Vivia and me with the lovely Nina Garcia Natalia and me I designed Natalia’s wedding a few years back. It was held in Columbia where we focused on tradition and authenticity for her church ceremony.

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I had such a wonderful time at the intimate luncheon hosted by my dear friend Mrs. Riggo for my book launch of Celebrations at the always luxurious St. Regis. It was the first of many parties (I'll be hosting a big blow-out event in January).  Many of the guests of the luncheon included people who were featured in Celebrations, so it was a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and

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Ivanka's wedding on Sunday was spectacular. We'll talk about more details later, but I just wanted to share this wonderful picture of the happy couple and me from their special day. It's only been two days since the party, but I'm still recovering!

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I wanted to let everyone know that I'll be speaking at the Learning Annex next Wednesday November 4th at 7:00pm. The class is called How to Create One-of-a-Kind Events and I'll be talking about how to plan and execute your own events. We'll also talk about my design process, how to choose a theme for your event and how I built my business. My new book Celebrations will also be available for sale

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Just wanted to write a quick post to share this picture of the window display at Rizzoli for my new book Celebrations. It was so exciting to see.

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Last night, I had the extreme pleasure of seeing Theo Bleckmann play at the Neue Galerie. The performance was sold out and even though he's my partner, I gave up my seat and joined the standing room. I know I may be a little biased, but he is one of the best jazz vocalists around. Even now, when I see him perform, his amazing voice still brings me to tears. The crowd definitely loved him too

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Like I mentioned yesterday, it's a hectic week! One way I use to de-stress is through exercise. I'm currently training for a triathlon. We run, bike, and swim in a group. It's a great way to find some balance and clear my mind. It's definitely exhausting but I feel a great sense of accomplishment at the end of the day. We'll talk more about this later, and I'll also have some pictures to share

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It's been a busy week and it's only Wednesday. I'm in the midst of planning last minute details for Ivanka's wedding. It's been such a joy working with her. She is decisive, has great taste, and makes smart, well thought out decisions for her wedding. Well, last week I took a break from work to attend Ivanka's book signing for her new book The Trump Card: Playing to Win in Work and Life. She

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Last week, I had the privilege of transforming an empty floor of my building into an art gallery space for one of my favorite photographers Peter Azrak. One of the biggest inspirations I use for my work is Nature, and Peter captures its essence beautifully in his artwork. The opening for his new show was last Friday October 16th, and it was a wonderful night. A great chance to look at art and

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Oh, and if you clicked on that last link and have visited my site previously, you may have noticed that we re-designed it! It officially launched Wednesday, but it's been so busy around here I haven't had a chance to let you know. This a screenshot of the homepage, but everything is new. I especially love the new Before & After section. We're going to be adding new things every month, so be sure

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I went on the Today Show today to discuss affordable DIY options for decorating for fall. Check out the video below. If you'd like to learn how to make your own pieces, click here to visit the How-To's page of my site. And if you have your own DIY tips, definitely let me know. I'd love to hear about them. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

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It's been a long time since our last update--so sorry about that. I took a summer hiatus from the blog for work, fun, and a lot of planning. I have some exciting new things coming up. We've been working on a new website, new ideas for this blog, and a lot of ideas for event planning and design inspiration. You'll hear all about them very soon. But first, just a few pictures to reminisce about

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The beauty about a summer wedding is the many choices of fruits and flowers and the crispness of lace. We designed an arbor of flowers and fruits in summer colors for this intimate rehearsal dinner. In considering these economical times, the silver bowls filled with flowers were used the following day for the reception. Summer fruits add a great touch to these centerpieces. Hanging Details

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Spring buzz is in the air.It’s not only the great feeling that I get being outside but also as I walk to work on these busy New York streets; I can sense a change of attitude in my fellow New Yorkers. They have a smile where there is normally tension.At my gym, The Chelsea Piers, I see everyone with a new resolve to tone up their bodies. There has been such a lack of hope with all the bad news on

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Those of you who know me well already know that my friend Vicente Wolf was the person who inspired me to start my business way back when. By bringing me in on his beautiful home installations, I discovered my flair for styling and his confidence in me was the final push I needed to establish Preston Bailey Designs. Vicente’s sense of style and his charm has always made for great times together

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I love designing table setting. Whether the event is large or small it is the one place where people can gather. I enjoy designing tables that are full of visual layers - the details in the napkins, the placemats, the candles, the tableware, and, of course, the tall centerpiece.Apart from designing for my clients, one of my greatest joys is empowering people to do it themselves. I am always so

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Inspiration can be a mysterious and fleeting thing with no clear source, and at other times the inspiration is crystal clear. After a recent trip to my hometown in Panama, I experienced the latter form of inspiration.I was invited by Las Amigas de Malambo for a project that is near and dear to my heart, which is the Malambo Orphanage. I had the privilege of being honored with the keys to the city

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What better symbol for love is there than flowers? Juliet was aware of this when she compared her affection for Romeo to a "bud of love," that will blossom into a "beauteous flower." Centuries later and it's no surprise that flowers remain the standard gift on Valentine's Day.But this year why not do something inspired, unique, and absolutely unforgettable for your loved one? The Valentine

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I love this tree and all the gifts under it! ( My books of course)The reason I love this tree is because it mixes modern and traditional elements. As many of you know by now my favorite flowers are orchids, you can see how the orchids garland on this tree really pop. We also created our own fresh floral ornaments out of green mums. It is so fun to mix in fresh flowers on a tree, but remember to

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Using the same flowers every year for you Holiday arrangements can get stale, this year I decided to spruce my arrangements up but still stay traditional.Here are 2 arrangements we did, as you can see in this one we used peonies, orchids, pomegranates, and threw in some traditional greens.In the below images we just used orchids ( my favorite) and the greens again. We also glued a bunch of

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One of the best ways to spruce up a small space for the holidays when entertainingIs to use the variations of the same shade of color. As you can see in the photos we choose green for our inspiration. This event was held is a small tent behind my clients brownstone in NYC. As you all know that means there is not tons of space but the use of homogeneous colors helps trick the eye to make it look

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I love this! We created a beautiful elegant table all made from wrapping paper, ribbons, and small embellishments. You can do this so easily bust out your scissors and glue guns.We glued ribbon along the edge of our favorite wrapping paper and add some beading to the ribbon to give it a nice finished look. You can see we made our placemats and table runner like this. Then we cut out images of

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I became a US citizen 2 years ago and for the first time I had the honor of voting yesterday. I think it is a great testament that we as Americans can evolve so far from that once divided us so deeply. Congratulations Barack Obama and Congratulations United States of America!

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Now this is my idea of a Halloween Party! Have fun tonight and be safe!

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This Halloween I am going to have my “Bouquet Noirs” delivered to all my friends.Halloween is such a great time to let your creativity go wild, anything goes!This is elegant and creepy!You can make your own at home easy and affordably.Get yourself some silk flowers, black spray paint, a glue gun, ( of course) and some other fun things to throw in like spiders or snakes, this list could go on

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I love entertaining in the Fall, the colors are extremely rich and luxurious. On a cold night it is great to have friends over and put on a pot of boiling water and sprinkle in a a holiday spice mix to create an amazing smell that screams coziness. I create my own spice infusion and make extra and put them in little jars and give them to my guests.Below are some of my favorite fall décor pictures

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Hello everyone I know it has been way too long since I have posted in my journal. For the last 3 months I have been traveling like crazy, I went to India, Bali, Jakarta, Paris, London, Milan, The Maldives, Iceland, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar! It was absolutely amazing and I have tons to share with you.Today I wanted to share this elegant table setting I made using items I found in my flat with you.

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My team and I made this extraordinary tabletop garden the other day for the entrance to a spectacular wedding.I had 2 tables set up on either side of the entryway and set up 2 very large versions of this centerpiece. As I am sure you can imagine this made a very dramatic first impression!You can create this at home just need to scale it down. It works great on any table! A side table, console

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In the dead heat of summer this centerpiece is perfect!It looks difficult but in reality it is very do-able.SHHH don’t tell your guests…Now that you have those you need to decide what kind of flowers you want to use, I chose all white ones to go along the lines of refreshing but I think color would look fabulous as well. Don’t forget to get flowers to float as well I used gardenias which are

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This is an easy, affordable and elegant way to decorate your table for Independence Day. As you can see these are not traditional decorations for the 4th, but that is what I like about it and so will your guests.For the table I used a white table cloth – easy enough we all have one.The runner is actually made out of heavy stock paper which is very affordable but I would get a couple of extra

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Spring is here!New Yorkers are still getting quite a bit of rain but according to the news this morning this long holiday weekend should be beautiful. I am heading out to my best friend Vicente Wolf’s house in Montauk and can’t wait to get there. We of course will be having some fabulous dinner parties and I wanted to share the centerpiece that I will be creating.I love this centerpiece because

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I know many of my blog readers are in the wedding industry or thinking about getting into it, if you are definitely check out the site below.http://www.engagingconcepts.com/index.htmlI believe it is the first of its kind, a business to business consulting for the wedding industry on a global scale. They say it best so I am going to steal their quote“Quite simply – no one understands the "ins and

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Hello everyone! Sorry it has been so long since my last post- I have been traveling for work which I am excited to tell you aboutFirst destination Jakarta, Indonesia.This was my first time to Jakarta and it is amazing! The people are so incredibly nice, the food is out of this world and the ladies are extremely fashionable not to mention drop dead gorgeous.My team and I stayed at the Dharmawangsa

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As some of you may know, I participate in the Macy’s Flower Show every year. This year the theme was “A Wonder of the World.”I love participating in this event because it gives me an opportunity to create floral sculptures that are more conceptually and visually “out of the box.” To anchor Macy’s theme, I thought I’d give you “the world,” which I think is a wonder of its own.To construct this

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