Think about the elevators, the bathrooms, even a closet that begs to be opened. At a lot of events people tend to focus on the larger main area but sometimes breaking that area into smaller areas, or focusing on some small, but very rich moments will create a major impact. We created a real live tattoo parlor at our last roller skating party, tucked away in a room off the main hall, and it was the talk of the party.ģ. Let your guests discover something to share together. Is there an off-the-menu specialty drink? Is there a food truck in the secret garden? Let word of mouth work for you. And keep that mood and feeling consistent through everything your guest encounters – do your pinboard last, not first!Ģ. People remember the feeling that the experience brings so plan your event to evoke those feelings throughout the total experience, location, sound, smell, taste, touch, and colors. It’s really easy to get caught up with the cool details, especially because they look great in our Instagram feed! But start with the mood, the environment, and the goal of your event first. I love that.Ĭan you give 3 basic décor tips for someone who is new to event planning?ġ. I love to imagine where these pieces have been and who has used them- sometimes when I’m buying I get the back story. When a piece tells a story with its patina or its imperfections, and gives you clues to its previous life, I really get into that. There are so many things I love about vintage! “Patina” refers to a surface or appearance that grows more beautiful over time. What is it about vintage pieces that you find so special? However, it’s really easy to fall in love at first sight and get carried away so I have to keep my competitive side in check and not overbid! You’ll find me at the front of the line at estate sales and I’m an auction junkie, it’s such a thrill to bid and where I’ve found some of the coolest pieces for Patina. I love going antiquing and scouring flea markets like Brimfield. Where do you find all of your amazing vintage pieces? That’s when I decided to focus on Experience Marketing and Experience Design. When I realized that I was turning to the same vintage resources I used for my home, and even using some of my own personal pieces, for my event clients, it clicked that I could combine the two and that’s when I started Patina! I felt that bringing people together and creating a great shared experience achieved something more powerful and memorable than any other type of marketing could. When I started working in marketing I was naturally drawn to the event aspect of the work. I devoured every interior design magazine and design book I could find, decorated and redecorated my apartment a million times. When I got my first apartment in the city, flea markets and vintage shops were the obvious go-to and became a weekly ritual for me. You could say I was bit by the bug ever since my mom took my sisters and I to flea markets when we were young. What inspired you to start Patina Rentals? Have you always been interested in décor and event design? Side note: Corrin, if your dream event comes together, I want to be there! Read on to learn more about Corrin, who shares some of her expert advice on decorating and infusing an event with character and above all else, love. Based in Brooklyn and run by Corrin Arasa, a self-proclaimed “design addicted furniture junkie,” Patina provided the beautiful long table, mismatched vintage chairs, and wood bars that made the decor at our event so unique and special. Wrapping up our coverage of our End of Summer Rooftop Party, today we wanted to highlight the decor gurus of Patina.
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