domino
Yes! Finally, I got myself a copy of the book when I was in Denmark from Urban Outfitters. I know I am a bit behind, but possibly it was a good thing. As all I can think about doing now (besides planning Bailey's 2nd Birthday less than two weeks away) is moving and have a house exactly like about ten of the examples shown. Fortunately, I read a very good article on Apartment Therapy entitled "How to Scratch the Moving Itch". So I have taken heed of their five rules:
If you can't move, redecorate.
Take a day to reorganize your space.
Rearrange your furniture.
Give your space a top to bottom cleaning.
Invest in a new piece of furniture.
So, together with this sound advice I am allowing myself to be inspired by the rooms in Domino. But another thing that I really liked about the book was how each category has been divided up and it got me thinking that this would apply nicely to a book about parties:
The first Chapter is entitled GETTING STARTED and with a bit of paraphrasing here is the plan for a party:
1. Find Inspiration: cast a wide net, start a file, look for themes
2. Determine the Style: attach words to your inspiration like "laid-back, glamourous and traditional, but with a twist".
3. Consider the Party Venue: think about what you want versus what is there, observe what doesn't work.
4. Assess your Stuff: Photograph, sort and count/measure.
5. Draw up a Party Floor Plan
6. Set a Budget: Figure out what you have to spend, choose an approach, make a shopping list.
7. Research, research, research
8. Create a Party Plan: Consolidate the information you have amassed and see how your choices stack up.
9. Make a Party Schedule.
The book then has a chapter about each room, and I like how for each one they focused a few pages under the heading THE BIG PIECE. I really like this idea too for a party. So when you are planning your next do, consider what is your party's BIG THING!
