Put your 3D Glasses on!

About a year and a half ago the program Live Interior 3D Standard was introduced to the Rockstar Headquarter by tech savvy Bill. Live Interior 3D program is an interior design application that lets you build your event, house or office on your mac.

Most of our events are not only about the tabletop design but overall décor, creating that perfect environment. At jesGORDON/properFUN, With the large scale events that come our way, 3D Standard is the perfect tool.

We love perfection; so being able to create the floorplans perfectly to scale makes our productions day of move smoothly (Production on the day of should never be a guessing game anyways!). Our clients find it very difficult to envision the events themselves. They come to us with a list of ideas in their head but don't really see how it could come together, or better yet, if their ideas even to together, so they look to us to not only design their event but to give them a visual before they even step foot in the room. The feedback is ALWAYS positive.

Have you played The Sims games? 3D program is like decorating your own space on The Sims except with much more advanced tools and availabilities of décor items. I used to spend hours decorating the house of my dreams and not actually playing with the characters. So I had no problem spending endless hours playing with the program once it was installed.

To practice all the tools in the program, I built my own union Square apartment. It was a perfect space because it was small enough for me to measure with a measuring tape and I knew all the details (measurements and locations of the walls, windows, doors, and furniture). I attached the real photo of my room and the 3D version of it. Looking back at these renderings, I definitely was not fully utilizing what the program offers. As you can see, the 3D rendering still looks very computer created and not polished.

After about a year of pumping out 3D projects for our clients, I started a project of my own, building my DREAM HOME. It is a 1400sq. ft NYC apt built from a scratch. I am very much in love with materials like wood, metal, and tiles. You will notice the ceiling, walls, and floors all include all these materials.

These photos are few of my favorite projects I’ve worked on for our clients!

Put your 3D glasses on and ENJOY J

xoxo

Christine

Summer Favorites

People may think that your flower varieties are limited during the late months of summer, however some of my favorites fall right around this time of season.

If you are a future bride planning your wedding next year or just interested in what’s out there for your own personal knowledge, look no further!

In this post I will provide you with my three summer must haves.

HYDRANGEA:

While this flower is typically available year round in most cases, due to enhanced growing and shipping capabilities, some of the best color varieties come straight from local growers this time of year. The waves of dimension and color variation are so unique and mind blowing you will fall in love ten times over.

COCKSCOMB AND CELOSIA:

If you love funky unique flowers that will make your guests say WOW….this flower is calling your name. Late summer, early fall is prime for this flower and the colors are so diverse and outrageous. The texture of this flower is so vast, from waves and brain shapes to sharp points and spikes, it is definitely a flower with personality.

DAHLIAS:

Last but not least, this flower could never go out of style. It also comes in a broad range of shapes and sizes and their small buds could not be more charming. Another great flower for color variation, it also pairs well with all different textures.

Love,

Klair

inspireME

As the design director at jesGORDON/properFUN, I am encouraged and supported to step outside of the box and design one of a kind parties! It is not always easy to stray away from what’s been done and seen in events, especially in NYC where all the fabulous designers produce such top-notch work. Jes is definitely one of the most creative minded inventors in the realm of event design. She has keen eyes and a fresh taste for new design, and she is not afraid to execute it.

First step to producing a one of kind event is to be inspired. When it comes to designing an event, my inspirations come from many sources. I’ve come to learn that event design is not only about tabletop decorations and table linens, but is about completely transforming the space through lighting, furniture, linens, flowers, props and much more.

I am a big fan of delicious cuisines and sweet pastries, beautiful photographs, unique textures, variety of colors, home décor, music, shapes and much more. Blogs, restaurants, galleries, store displays, fashion and basically everywhere in The world is my creative outlets and play a role in my designs.

Everywhere I look there are inspirations. I take visual snapshots in my head as I cruise down the street. Store windows in Soho and 5^th avenue, art galleries in Chelsea and lower east side, and of course museums. Grab a pair of sunglasses and comfortable shoes, TAKE A WALK!

{Museum Pedestals}

{Museum Pedestals at the Pinch Event}

Top Store Window Displays:

Anthropology: I love their window displays. I like checking out the materials that they used. One of my favorite displays was large flower installation that was made with colorful plastic cups.

Louis Vuitton: LV always has visually striking window displays either through large fabricated props or lighting display. They are always the talk of the town!

I religiously read design and interior blogs. I’ve listed few below for you guys to check out! These Design blogs don’t contain anything event related. But that is why I enjoy reading them because they give me different perspective in design.

Design Blogs: Design Buzz, Gizmodo, Design Crush, Frame , Contemporist

Interior Blogs: Department of the Interior, Daily Dream Decor, Decor8

Check out my boards on Pinterest, these images work wonders for my imagination <3

Pinterest for smart brides

We wanted to share a great tool that will help you organize and collect gorgeous images. Have you heard about pinterest? Pinterest is a virtual pinboard where you can clip images from the web or even upload images of your own and ensemble mood boards around any variety of topics. Pinterest makes it so easy to collect and share all sorts of images.

{search word: Wedding}

We shared some of our event photos on Pinterest. You will find cocktail table arrangement photos, chuppah photos and other gorgeous JG event photos on Pinterest. Hope will inspire many stylish Pinterest-ers :D

{Search Word: Escort Card Table}

Request an invite from Pinterest and enjoy :)

B'Dzzled

Last saturday JG produced a gorgeous wedding at Pier 60. We B'Dazzled the venue with crystals, sheer fabrics, diamond beads, lush florals, and more CRYSTALS!

Escort Card Table was a reflection of the ceremony while adding some elements of glamour. A lush bed of rose pedals were laid a top of the table with LED lights which enhanced the table decor. An arrangement of branches with floral accents and floral arrangements were placed as the focal point of the table.

The ENTRY HALL was accented with a combination of glass cylinders with candles in varying heights and was embellished with graceful sheer draping in three sections down the hallway.

Cocktail arrangements were set with low, lush arrangements in shades of blue, lavender, and ivory florals.

Guests faced a stunning ethereal FOUR POST CRYSTAL STRUCTURE during the ceremony. The structure was dressed with clusters of lush white, ivory and cream floral decor with soft touches of silver and light blue. Crystal hanging votives hung on both sides of the structure in varying heights that gave twinkle effect.

This photo was taken before the aisle runner was rolled out for the big moment. The biginning of the aisle was framed by two gorgeous arrangements that were intertwined above creating a beautiful arch. Tall white glass vases and clear plexi columns gave a great height to these two arrangements.

The Reception Dining Table centerpieces were composed in tall clear cylinder vases with lush florals in shades of white, ivory and light pink. Cascading crystals were draped from underneath and was surrounded below by multiple petite arrangements. They were adorned with a gorgeous combination of the finest pink florals in multiple shades. Three beautiful crystal votives tied the theme all together!

Check out the photos of the room beautifully lit by L&M Sound and Light.

RSVP to Rocco's Dinner Party

Tonight, 3rd episode of Rocco's Dinner Party airs at 10pm on BravoTV.

If you haven't checkd out the show yet, you are in a big BIG trouble! HAH!

Here's the scoop:

Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito has three chefs cook their signature dish. then the two strongest will advance to the next round, where they are challenged to develop a full menu for DiSpirito's high-profile guests. It doesn't stop there! Chefs must design the space since the ambiance and decor will be judged! This is where lady Jes Gordon steps in. Chefs are allowed one consultation with Jes, who is a mentor for the chefs on the show.

Tune into BravoTV for Rocco's Dinner Party tonight at 10pm! Also tweet away your comments & Questions. Jes will be tweeting during the show! Just remember to include #RoccosDinnerParty and mention @jesGORDON on your tweet!

Also keep up with Jes's Blog on BravoTV. You get to read all about what goes behind the scene :) And don't FORGET to leave comments! We want to hear you loud and clear!

Pinch Me!

On June 1^st, co-owned by chef Bob Spiegel and designer TJ Girald, Pinch Food Design (PFD) was launched in NYC. This fabulous event was held at Skylight West with help of industry friends: Bentley Meeker, Taylor Creative, Party Rental and Jes Gordon.

PFD is not your ordinary caterer. Designer TJ created innovative & interactive food display stations, serving trays, and utensils that will make your jaw drop! Stations include: Dessert Cart, Hedge, Chef’s table, Suspension, Revolutions.

Check out event photos from the Launch Party!

Nemo Chairs (Taylor Creative) with Pinch's Mustache !

Jes's spoon sculpture hanging from Ceiling.

We wanted to soften up the space with wood(farm table provided by Party Rental LTD.) yet continue with the modern & Clean look to go with PFD's furniture design. Can you guess what the runner is made out of? YELLOW Vinyl edged with white gaffer's tape. HOT right?

50 water glasses were hung from ceiling by the strings of ribbons above the PFD's 18' long custom made bar.

Check out more photos on jesGORDON/properFUN Facebook PAGE.

Little bit of Country and Rock & Roll

Vanderbilt Hall is a magnificent event space at New York City's historic Grand Central. It has a 48 foot ceiling with five gold chandeliers that glimmer against original pink marble surfaces.

JG had a great pleasure of working at Vanderbilt Hall last week.

We brought modern chic design into the Vanderbilt hall by bringing in white and chrome furniture and organic centerpieces to dress up the tabletops. Our centerpieces were composed of freesia, agapanthus, ranunculus, veronica, hydrangea, dalias, callas and tulips.

Stems of freesia, agapanthus and ranunculus in varying height sandblasted vases were our favorite centerpieces of the night.

Two sets of lounge vignettes were placed through out the space to provide comfortable seating areas for the guests. Sleek white and chrome highboy runner tables with fruitwood Chiavari bar stools provided places for guests to enjoy their food. Check out Taylor Creative's beautiful furniture pieces!

Do you notice unique food display done by Pinch Food Design.

Congratulations to Pinch Food Design on their very first event!

Poppy Flower by Coach

Once again, JG transformed Estee Lauder's white conference room into a beautiful showcase space to represent Coach's new Fragrance, Poppy Flower.

Ad images of the model and the bottles were printed on duratrans to fit into 10 light boxes. ** Duratrans material is a translucent base color transparency material designed for producing large transparencies for backlit displays.

The conference table displayed two varying sizes of the fragrance bottles and lush floral arrangements down the center of the table.

Floral arrangement inspired by the fragrance bottle was composed with light pink and cream peonies, poppies, dusty millers, sahara roses, and ranunculus.

We put a smile on everyone's face with the gorgeous peony favor tied with custom made Poppy Flower ribbon :)