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Twofold LA + Bloom & Plume for The Cream Event

When we were approached by Bash, Please and The Cream team to participate in this years event we were so honored and excited about the opportunity to explore and showcase some new ideas. After finding out we had been paired with Bloom & Plume, who’s work we have oohed and ahhed over for years, we knew that it was the perfect match to make something spectacular. 

It all started with a Swan that we found perusing the internet. The second we laid eyes on this majestic flying beauty we knew that there was just no way that we couldn’t figure out a way to use it in our space. Luckily for us Bloom & Plume was more than on board and countered this idea with their own showstopper, a custom table filled with blooms that would sit under glass and pour out from all sides. From there ideas started flowing to make the space as opulent and innovative as possible. A perfect meeting of minds, we hadn’t felt this inspired working on a project in a long time. 

From delicate ferns hanging from vintage manila rope to a backdrop of voile curtains framing a custom watercolored panel each angle of the space was tended to. A coiled jute rug layered with a vintage wool flokati helped to ground the space and add a layer of warmth to the otherwise cold concrete flooring. We had been dying to use lucite pedestals as floral columns for quite some time so at the last minute these were added to delineate the entrance. Filled with gorgeous Japanese ranunculus, blossoming branches and even small white birds crafted by Bloom & Plume, these columns ended up being crucial to framing the space. 

To keep decor to a minimum and let Bloom and Plume’s jaw-dropping flower table shine, place settings and table decor were kept to a minimum. Marble chargers, modern gold flatware and brass swan accents from Borrowed Blu gave way to sand colored Hasami Porcelain Plates found via online retailer “Its Just Yes” paired with elegant touches of crystal stemware and custom silk fringed napkins made by Alexander Navas and Associates. Custom calligraphed menus layered with individual leather tags were hand crafted by Kathryn Murray Calligraphy and layered with a feather to add additional texture and dimension. A mix of trapezoid and thin tapers were set in glass holders to minimize visual obstructions and set a warm glow to the space. Finally vintage baskets from Found rentals were set in each back corner and filled with fresh and fragrant petals to round out the space and add a romantic touch. 

We couldn’t have achieved this design without the expert craftsmanship of the Bloom & Plume team who were able to masterfully construct the custom table, lucite risers and hanging frame from which “Selisha” the swan hung. 

Many thanks to Borrowed Blu, Its Just Yes, Found Vintage Rentals, Town and Country, The Lighter Side, Kathryn Murray, Alexander Navas and Associates, Luxe Event Rentals, Artkraft Taxidermy and Bash, Please. 

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For information regarding Bloom and Plume please visit: www.bloomandplume.com