Ok, I’ll be honest. Fall isn’t my favorite season. It has a lot going for it, but there is the big, ugly winter that comes around right after it. I just can’t get over that nasty finale to such a pretty time of year! But we’re about positivity here at Mark the Occasion Designs (well, […]
Inspiration
Using College Colors to Decorate Your Event
One of my favorite things about fall is college football. No, not football in general, but college football. I am a proud Gamecock surrounded by a sea of Badgers, so Saturdays in September are commonly spent watching College GameDay. I know folks who bleed school colors and use them to decorate their homes, paint their […]
Two Day Trip to Chicago
I spent two days last week in my favorite big city, Chicago, meeting new wedding industry friends and exploring neighborhoods. It was fun to visit with a new traveling buddy, so I tried unique restaurants and stayed at a new-to-me hotel. I have my favorites, but I definitely added some new ones to the list […]
Color Combo of the Month – Coral, Red…and Yellow??
When the folks at Married in Milwaukee asked me to create a bouquet for the Art Milwaukee event, they asked that I used the colors of their website. At first I really struggled with the punchy pink, scarlet red and mustard yellow. While that looked great on-screen, I wasn’t sure if I could make it […]
Looking at Event Decorations in a New Light
To continue on our “Repurpose and New Purpose” theme this month, I thought you could use some inspiration from the internet on ways to reuse things you may have in your home for your next event. Who knows – the old window, rug, or even items in your recycling bin may be the repurposed centerpiece […]