TableTalk

It’s no secret that one of the best perks of being in the event design industry is the “required reading”.  We pour over every kind of magazine under the sun, pinpointing upcoming trends before they break, interpreting red carpet fashion for table fashion and you know, absorbing some of that Hollywood gossip, too. You can

We’ve shaken off that loooooong winter here at BBJ, and are welcoming summer with some fun and fancy new linen.  Being cooped up for a few months breeds creativity! We recently celebrated the launch of our Manhattan showroom with the help of celebrity event planner Debi Lilly of A Perfect Event.  (Oprah is on her

It’s our Friday Spotlight, and this one is super appropriate given it’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend and we’re telling you about Maureen Murphy Muldrow, Internet Sales Manager and our resident Irish lass!  Besides assisting clients from all across the country, if you’ve ever used our Live Chat feature, you’ve probably chatted with Maureen and benefitted from

What a whirlwind couple weeks around BBJ!  We have SO many new things in the works (have you seen our Etsy store, for home décor? http://www.etsy.com/shop/BBJLifestyle?ref=search_shop_redirect) and I would love to spill the details on them all, but that’s no fun, is it?    So let me tell you some of the things we’ve been

Happy Friday!  I leave you all this week with BBJ Chicago’s resident stylista, Alicia Blumer (seriously, she inspires serious wardrobe envy around the offices!).  Incredibly talented with a keen eye on design, Alicia is a gal you’d want on your team when putting together your event or wedding.  Drop her a line at ablumer@bbjlinen.com! xoxo, Alice

Being a creative soul, I often become inspired from the most random things- the way shadow plays on a wall, the sparkle of newly fallen snow in the sun, the ever changing colors of sunset.  But recently, I discovered an inspiration source that isn’t so obscure. That’s right- I discovered Pinterest.  And the hours of

Happy Tuesday, all!  So, we’re really fortunate to work with the best of the best in the event industry all around the country, and we get to be part of some stunning and high profile events.  We absolutely love the relationships we cultivate with our clients- most many, many years long- and we often get

The lovely Kerri Brooks expertly lends her design sensibilities to a whole host of events in and around the greater Tampa area- and to get to know her, I asked her fun questions to find out what makes her tick!  xoxo, Alice   Full name: Kerri Brooks-Pender Role:  Sales Manager  Years at BBJ: 7.5  (in

Q: We don’t have the budget for chargers for all of the guests but I L-O-V-E them. How can I incorporate them into my reception without breaking the bank? Will it look weird?  - Jill, Chicago A:  This is a great question- many brides are rightfully very budget conscious these days but still want to

2013 is full of fresh design trends in the event world, and we can’t wait to contribute and see just how our clients interpret them to fit their style.  Whether it’s a wedding or social event, these themes and color combinations reign: Whimsy While we saw many weddings and events last year where rustic barn