The Holiday Season is here and we are hoping to inspire your holiday decorating
by sharing images from a recent trip to NYC.
The more I looked, the more I saw unusual textures and more I thought of different ways to use them.

Candles could be placed on top of these birch cuts in staggered heights
trailing down the center of a table or front hall table….
or placed on the floor to line a hallway as a dramatic entryway.

The simple winter still life would last the season and flowers
could be easily added if guests were coming over.

Three ways to use Birch Bark and Branches

1. Wrapped birch bark around the outside of a container for a seasonal fresh look
2. Cut birch bark into strip, write guest name and use as a place card.
Add a small branch for texture at each guests place setting
3. Use bark and branch as accents when wrapping gifts

A traditional phalaenopsis orchid planted in a textural container is a nice twist to a classic gift.

The combination of lady slipper orchids and fiddle head ferns
is a modern approach to seasonal green and white.

Adding seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs such as lotus pods and eucalyptus
to centerpieces is another  great way to bring in texture.

These gorgeous purple artichokes would look amazing
designed in a kitchen wreath accented with a fabulous bow.

The red neif amaryllis has an usual flowering center that is different from traditional varieties.

Seeing a wall of teddy bear and reindeer topiaries
nestled in between red poinsettias and herbs topiaries was wonderful.
If I had ribbon with me, I would have tied holiday bow ties
on each of them and given them to everyone who needed a smile.

I did have to laugh at the one Easter bunny who snuck in there..

Can’t you just see this guy with a colorful bow tie!!!

Whether it is hung on a door or tied to the front of your car,
there is nothing quite like the texture of the holiday wreath that makes its way to your home.

We hope that we have inspired you to create and think a little differently.

We are busy in the studio getting ready for shooting a segment on Holiday candy buffets
for CBS Talk Philly that will air at 12 noon on Thursday, December 9.

From all of us at TableArt,
we wish you a healthy, joyful holiday season

The TableArt Green Heart was inspired by our desire to to give flowers
from events new life and our love of spreading smiles amongst friends,
family and local organizations.

In the initial stages of the proposal process at TableArt,
each of our clients is invited to share in our unique opportunity of giving back.

If you have been following our series of blogs and newsletters on
The National Museum of American Jewish History,
you will have seen many aspects of production, installation
and the flowers from the magnificent gala.

TableArt was very happy to GreenHeart some of the flowers from the Gala to the
Susan G. Komen For The Cure Luncheon held at the Loews Hotel and
The Springside School for Girls.

Dear Kathy,
The luncheon today was flawless and fabulous. The room was simply exquisite. Thank you, Thank you!

Best regards,
Kathy McGarvey, Susan G. Komen For the Cure

What a wonderful inspiring smile!

Future TableArt interns!
The girls had a lots of fun time creating necklaces out of leis for the birthday celebration of their fabulous first grade teacher Mrs. McRae.

From all of us at TableArt,
we wish you a very happy, healthy Thanksgiving

Peche, previously Sherman Mills, has a fresh new face.
The industrial-chic restored textile mill is the new home for Peachtree & Ward,
a world class catering company located in East Falls.

The loft like space with cool large-scale floor to ceiling windows
was the perfect venue for a fall Bar Mitzvah full of textures, seasonal fruits and flowers.

A textured leaf pattern of light danced on the wall behind the adult place card table.
The effect created an unexpected and dramatic shadows against the liquid amber branches

Lighting provided by Eventions Productions.

Liquid amber, eucalyptus pods, pomegranates, and mangos
were designed on the farm table utilized for place cards.

Peachtree & Ward created a beautiful tapas bar for the adults.

The vintage wine barrels used as high top tables looked amazing
next to these newly installed curving mod walls.

The adults and kids shared the same dining room.
The dance floor was positioned in the center of the space for everyone to enjoy.

The industrial bar was created out of circular truss and lit with a spectrum of brilliant colors.

A special thanks to John Armich for capturing the evening with his incredible photography.

It was wonderful for TableArt to be a part of the first
of many amazing events to be held at the newly redesigned Peche.

For more information contact
Lori Weinrot
Peche at Sherman Mills

215.657.3111
sales@peachtreecatering.com

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