It’s time for a young Event Professional to create a blog to help all those looking for interesting Venue’s, Centerpiece Ideas, and Quick Tips.Tumblr (3.0; @shortseventstyle)http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4okYwBvckQ8?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://slutherhandbags.tumblr.com/post/44550145041/i-love-this-video-vintage-design-can-be-so">slutherhandbags</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>I love this video. Vintage design can be so incredibly inspiring! </p> </blockquote> <p>I highly agree!</p>http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/44574523599http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/44574523599Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:38:00 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c5a846e7894929116ca7582fbd21546c/tumblr_mitolfMarv1qmjvblo1_500.png"/><br/><br/>http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/44221799728http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/44221799728Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:06:02 -0500<p>Wow, I love your blog. So many great posts. I would be crazy not to follow!</p>http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/43185719722http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/43185719722Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:35:14 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xaLDRSg6vic?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://deviantart.tumblr.com/post/42370567015/what-would-you-like-to-do-if-money-were-not-an">deviantart</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://bit.ly/12qDbYX">“What would you like to do if money were not an object?” -Alan Watts</a></p> </blockquote> <p>To say that you were not moved by this would be to say that you have no heart.</p>http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/42388300650http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/42388300650Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:05:04 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c2b53a69447aa708bdf0588681763bc0/tumblr_mghl45mS1S1s24h9vo1_250.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b569e2bcfcf1ec6e2193cd5e02495a4b/tumblr_mghl45mS1S1s24h9vo2_250.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8d9ccb7a5a4e34c883c71839ec7ccc1e/tumblr_mghl45mS1S1s24h9vo3_250.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b8afa02fe9926856fa47cd11d1d4bcc4/tumblr_mghl45mS1S1s24h9vo4_250.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8675123ea244da57688262cf7d6f6d3d/tumblr_mghl45mS1S1s24h9vo5_250.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d3f033c95d20b548330caed9abc8782e/tumblr_mghl45mS1S1s24h9vo6_250.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8082dec70ead1af4b0e0a68805b82a3c/tumblr_mghl45mS1S1s24h9vo7_250.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ef2ec113b979e7176a27de9038341a48/tumblr_mghl45mS1S1s24h9vo8_250.gif"/><br/> <br/>http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/40548484904http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/40548484904Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:33:47 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d4d35efb44ef3a1221c9552721dd5bf5/tumblr_mfbc7bUgQy1qeazcjo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/03fa0e4d3a6708ec3506764173b42168/tumblr_mfbc7bUgQy1qeazcjo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://blog.jacobvanloon.com/post/38362899266">jacobvanloon</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>JacobvanLoon.com giveaway contest<br/></strong><strong><br/>The prize: <br/></strong>This is a surface texture photo taken of <em><a href="http://www.jacobvanloon.com/projects/madison-kohlhase/">Madison & Kohlhase</a></em>, a painting I finished in 2011. This photo was taken of a section on the finished surface, which has been a theme in the documentation of my work for a few years now. <br/><br/>The photograph is printed at 8x10” on glossy archival paper, and comes framed.<br/><br/><strong>To enter</strong>: <br/>To be eligible to win this print, you must:<br/>1. <em>Reblog this post, intact</em><br/>or<br/>2. <em>Promote both jacobvanloon.com and blog.jacobvanloon.com in a post on your website (not exclusive to Tumblr), and submit the post url to me for verification.</em> <br/><br/><strong>The contest closes Tuesday, December 25 at 11:59p</strong>. The winner will be announced here and contacted directly. Good luck and enjoy! </p> </blockquote> <p>Oh I hope I win!!</p>http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/38384367088http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/38384367088Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:58:13 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ma0e8i6JUL1qgj98no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This is such a great idea for someone who is throwing a Dr. Seuss themed event! I know I am going to do a “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Christmas Party this year!</p> <p>Courtesy of <a href="http://www.homemadeginger.com">http://www.homemadeginger.com</a>.</p>http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/31095764492http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/31095764492Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:14:42 -0400centerpiecediyeventWeddingparty ideacraftinspiration<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m786tib4ui1qgj98no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Got some great items from the Burlington Antique Fair today! They look great in my American Can loft!</p>http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/27290587874http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/27290587874Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:34:30 -0400dipticdipticappdesigninterior designantiquesflea market<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m61d2y5IOZ1qihh0eo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m61d2y5IOZ1qihh0eo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>I try not to re-blog too many things, but this is such a great alternative to the standard centerpiece!</p> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/post/25666774345/diy-pegboard-centerpiece-and-ombre-plasti-dip">truebluemeandyou</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2012/01/12/modern-diy-inspiration-photo-shoot-by-jasmine-star-in-the-now-weddings-events/">DIY Pegboard Centerpiece and Ombre Plasti Dip Silverware from Style Me Pretty here.</a></strong> There is a tutorial for the dipped silverware (and better yet, if you don’t like it, the plastic coating peels off).<strong> *<a href="http://ext.homedepot.com/community/blog/clever-new-use-for-pegboard/#">Also there is an article on these projects on the Home Depot site with cost saving ideas and prices for the materials used here.</a> </strong><span>Photography by Jasmine Star for </span><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2012/01/12/modern-diy-inspiration-photo-shoot-by-jasmine-star-in-the-now-weddings-events/">Style Me Pretty</a>. <strong><a href="http://truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/tagged/plasti-dip">More Plasti-Dip posts here.</a></strong></p> </blockquote>http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/25689368699http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/25689368699Fri, 22 Jun 2012 22:29:15 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5wgmtFCiT1qgj98no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>So instead of the typical floral centerpiece, why not try a push pop arrangement! This is a great idea for a modern bride who wants something original. This idea also works for other events as well.</p> <p>Remember, always look for the unusual! Following this simple rule will ensure your event is a success.</p> <p>Image courtesy of <a href="http://save-on-crafts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">save-on-crafts.com</a></p>http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/25487361960http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/25487361960Wed, 20 Jun 2012 01:01:40 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5wgh9lLeX1qgj98no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>So a good friend of mine and her boyfriend love to ride their bikes and they want to incorporate this shared love in their wedding. So they asked me to come up with a unique, but not overt, idea and this instantly came to mind. Using two or three of these wheels to hang place cards is a great way of discreetly showing their love for cycling.</p> <p>Remember, always look for the unusual! Following this simple rule will ensure your event is a success.</p> <p>Image courtesy of my favorite site: <a href="http://save-on-crafts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">save-on-crafts.com</a></p>http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/25487186266http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/25487186266Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:58:20 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzptznT10h1qgj98no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I cannot believe that I have not made an event related post in so long. So here I go.</p> <p>For your next event, try doing something other than a floral arrangement. Be original and unique.</p> <p>Image courtesy of <a href="http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com">http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com</a>.</p>http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/17976786044http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/17976786044Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:45:23 -0500centerpiece<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx149sr7Jk1qgj98no1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>I know I have not posted in a while but it is because I am trying to get my new place in order. What do you think so far?</p>http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/15035123546http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/15035123546Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:20:16 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lui6ajm5oh1qgj98no1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lui6ajm5oh1qgj98no2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Photo on the left is via <a href="http://lanedittoe.com/blog/2011/8/11/edward-and-jillian-a-wedding-at-the-folly.html">edward and jillian| a wedding at the folly - home - lane dittoe fine art wedding photography</a>, back in August.<a href="http://lanedittoe.com/blog/2011/8/11/edward-and-jillian-a-wedding-at-the-folly.html"><br/></a></p> <p>Photo on the right is from one of my posts back in April, nice to know that I am not alone in using unique items for centerpieces. Cool!</p>http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/12643021517http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/12643021517Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:42:00 -0500centerpieceWedding<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu99bjUFJl1qgj98no1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>I love these chairs. The one on the left, I bought, but the one on the right was free from work. These two chairs go perfectly with my new loft apartment.</p>http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/12432455942http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/12432455942Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:09:18 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqaxo9HfWJ1qgj98no1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqaxo9HfWJ1qgj98no2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqaxo9HfWJ1qgj98no3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqaxo9HfWJ1qgj98no4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Here are some pictures from my cousins Baby Shower that my mom and I hosted and planned. I love making diaper cakes and think the simple clean look matches my cousins esthetic very well.</p>http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/9228057021http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/9228057021Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:38:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpxw38UKkO1qgj98no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>So I know I have not posted in a while but a lot is going on. I am about to move into this beauty and am getting things ready.</p> <p>I have also been swamped at work training two new student workers all while having to complete our operational binder. But anyway, I am stoked to be moving to the American Can Building. Check it out: <a href="http://www.americancanlofts.com/">American Can Lofts</a></p>http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/8924546970http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/8924546970Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:35:32 -0400American CanArchitectureLoftRenovation<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpbkdckISg1qgj98no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>So I am about to move into this great old industrial building and I thought a great way to offset the clean industrial lines would be to make this.</p> <p>Check out the How-To at <a href="http://www.theartofdoingstuff.com/stumped-how-to-make-a-tree-stump-table/">The Art of Doing Stuff</a></p>http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/8398105064http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/8398105064Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:15:12 -0400DIYHow-Toinspiration<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lopn63G1vW1qgj98no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>These are going to a make great centerpiece for my coffee table.</p> <p>Remember to think outside the box.</p> <p>Items provided by Etsy Shop: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/lacklusterco?ref=pr_profile">lacklusterco</a>. Make sure you check her shop out.</p>http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/7907583682http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/7907583682Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:08:26 -0400centerpieceetsyinspirationuniquevintage<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnsb5luRMv1qgj98no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Etsy Hunting:</p> <p>These would work great for a vintage library inspired event. You could make the invites with them or do something with a napkin ring. The possibilities are limitless.</p> <p>Like I always say, think outside the norm!</p> <p>Item provided by Etsy Shop: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/everyeskimo?ref=ls_profile">everyeskimo</a>. Check it out.</p>http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/7210781299http://shortseventstyle.tumblr.com/post/7210781299Sun, 03 Jul 2011 21:08:10 -0400EtsyInvitationVintagePrint Set