"Party Tricks" 5280 HOME, Summer 2013
Party Tricks
A floral designer divulges her secrets for pulling off an easy and whimsical summer fete.
Anuschka Pashel is no stranger to the world of design. The floral
designer started her foray into decor in New York City where, as a young
model, she worked on the side with a floral and event designer. Today
you can find Pashel whipping up fanciful floral creations at her Cherry
Creek home goods and floral boutique, Bloom, where the conversation has
switched from Prada to peonies. Whether she’s putting the finishing
touches on a bridal bouquet or installing a showstopping centerpiece for
a charity gala, all of her designs have a structured sophistication and
simple elegance. We checked in with Pashel for her tips on pulling off a
stress-free and stylish party—just in time for summer entertaining
season.
Bloom by Anuschka, 2353 E. Third Ave., 720-941-2862, bloomdenver.com
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Containers:
“It’s all about the theme,” Pashel says. If your look is laid-back, go
for tin and metal containers. For a Napa- or Tuscany-inspired party, try
ceramic or bronze vases. And mercury glass is a perfect fit for a more
feminine soiree. Here, to create an eclectic look, she uses glass and
ceramic bud vases mixed with mirrored square planters (both available at
Bloom).
Linens: “The tablecloth is one of the
most overlooked elements that has the greatest impact,” Pashel says.
“Work with fun prints, metallics, burlap, and other interesting
fabrics.” Here, she uses La Tavola’s Fresco Finale in smoke, paired with
Tuscany linen hemstitch napkins in mustard.
Furniture:
Don’t have enough chairs to seat 20 people? Mix in your existing
furniture with rentals—like the white painted chairs (pictured) from
Chairished Vintage Rentals—for eclectic charm.
Flowers:
If you’re throwing a rustic party, opt for succulents. Simple, elegant
flowers, like calla lilies and orchids, are great for a modern look. For
this summer party, with a more whimsical theme, Pashel uses roses,
ranunculuses, poppies, pincushion protea, and craspedia—with succulents
as accents.
Favors: Let your centerpieces double as favors for
guests. Here, small bud vases with a single bloom—succulents for the
guys and ranunculuses and camellias for the girls—are placed directly on
each plate (Vietri Incanto Ruffle plates from Hutch & Fig).
Accents: “Don’t be afraid to use what you have,” says Pashel. This Georg Jensen Acorn flatware was a gift from her mother-in-law.
By: Bradley Nesbitt
Issue: 5280 Home, Summer 2013
Section: Front Range
Tags: Bloom, Anuschka Pashel, 5280 Home