Roll Out The Red Carpet of Ideas

Whether you love the Academy Awards or you hate them, I think it's hard to deny that there's something inspiring about them – for me they evoke the need to create something wonderful!

Now we all know the latest fashion trends are going to be copied immediately after they hit the red carpet on Oscar Night – so here are

some creative inspirations I found that you can copy and use for your next event.

The Kings Speech

This movie along with the upcoming Royal Nuptials have made both British and Royal themes popular again.  Update traditional tea party menus by replacing old cucumber finger sandwiches with an innovative flavor such as Radish-Chive Tea Sandwiches with Sesame and Ginger. 

Single malt scotches and scotch tastings will continue in popularity. maltmadness.com provides great tips and has a liquid blog that offers tasting notes.

True Grit

Finally - a new way to make that old tired Western theme trendy again!  Update your old denim and diamonds events with modern music (try the sound track from Country Strong)  You can still use bandanas, straw hats, and gingham for an authentic Wild West flair but try matching white or black square plates to complete the look and add a contemporary feel to your table settings.  Forego the daisies and raffia and try pansies in white burlap sacks tied with twine for a fresh new look.

The After Party
Check out the sketch of the room décor for the Governors Ball.  Cheryl Cecchetto, along with her Sequoia Productions team promise to bring back the luster and glamour of the great clubs of yesteryear–

think the Tropicana, the Rainbow Room and the El Mocambo.

The highlight of the evening - a massive Swarovski crystal chandelier will descend from the ceiling

http://www.oscars.org/press/presskits/governorsball.html

Speaking of Awards and Inspiration, the CSEME show offers 3 days of event ideas plus the 14^th Annual Star Awards honouring event professionals across Canada

Check out the line up of exhibitors and speakers at http://canadianspecialevents.com/cseme_toronto/

Hope my “Free Idea” makes your Friday!

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