Just thinking about furnishing and designing an event as exciting as the Emmys makes me giddy, but meanies are always looking to criticize even one hair out of place. Luckily CORT makes red carpet appearances look as effortless as Lea Michele in that red Marchesa dress. I know y’all were torn between watching the fab Emmys clothing and the “Emmys.com Backstage LIVE” broadcast with all that trend-setting CORT furniture.

Now, I’m aware the greenroom isn’t actually green, but I’m green with envy looking at those sofas, chairs and tables from CORT’s Lounge 22 Bali product suite. Don’t those modern designs just exude the upscale cool associated with the Emmys?!?!

Y’all know I don’t like to get into the nitty gritty that can sometimes go into furnishing an event, but when I am wearing my Emmys best, hello, GOODBYE – I am NOT doing any heavy lifting! Who wants to get sweat on the red carpet?! With CORT, I know that the Emmys producers didn’t even have to glisten, from pick-up to drop-off and everything in between; CORT takes care of every detail for the sassiest of events!

Bye bye y’all!

SO EXCITING and GOOD LUCK!!!!

In the honor of the fabulous Dallas Mavericks and their exciting first-ever national NBA championship, I’m officially declaring tomorrow as “DRESS BLUE DAY!” So make sure to wear your FIERCEST, SASSIEST and MOST FABULOUS blue outfits and go out and celebrate the Dallas Mavericks victory!

And of course, thank you to my dear friend, Chris Keller, for creating this fab portrait below!

Event professionals were lined up like ducks in a row at the Forty One North Hotel in historic Newport, Rhode Island to check out the latest offerings from Lounge22, powered by CORT such as the Essex Collection and the Jettison lighted tables. I’ve gabbed to y’all before about my LOVE for CORT’s furnishings, but CORT Event Furnishings at an event designed by Richard Carbotti? Now that’s an unbeatable combination!

Richard’s eclectic design featured Asian inspired décor, supplied by Perfect Surroundings and complemented by red lighted bars from CORT’s Luna Lighting Collection. These bars were perfected with CORT’s Luna Transformations in the sassy Dynasty pattern!

So sad I couldn’t attend this fierce event, but hopefully CORT and Richard will be friends forever!

Bye for now sassies!

Happy Friday aka the beginning of a beautiful weekend! As you are planning your FAB activities, don’t forget to stop by Nordstrom tomorrow for the sassiest shopping event ever!

I would love for you to join me – along with Sam Edelman, Nordstrom & VOGUE – for a Spring fashion shoe shopping event.

A VOGUE style representative will be on hand to share their expert fashion advice, as well as discuss trends featuring looks from the shoe collection. I will also be on hand to offer MY expert opinion (additional sass free of charge). While supplies last, you will receive a special gift – sorry to say it’s not me – with your Sam Edelman purchase.

Here are the divine details:

Nordstrom
Northpark Center
8687 North Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75225
Saturday, April 30 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm.

This will be the perfect shopping event to help kick off your summer shoe season! Can’t wait to see you there!

For additional information on the event, please call Nordstorm at 214.231.3900 ext. 1300.

I would love for you to join me – along with Sam Edelman, Nordstrom & VOGUE – for a Spring fashion event at the end of the month.

A VOGUE style representative will be on hand to share their expert fashion advice, as well as discuss trends featuring looks from the shoe collection. I will also be on hand to offer MY expert opinion (additional sass free of charge). While supplies last, you will receive a special gift – sorry to say it’s not me – with your Sam Edelman purchase.

Here are the divine details:

Nordstrom
Northpark Center
8687 North Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75225
Saturday, April 30 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm.

Can’t wait to see you there!

For additional information on the event, please call Nordstorm at 214.231.3900 ext. 1300.

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“Event designers are still doing more with less, but they’re challenged to give events a fresh look by being more creative,” says Kevin Dana, Director of Marketing for CORT Trade Show and Event Furnishings. Steve Kemble agrees creative design will be critical for 2011. “Designers need to dig deep and dream big to find new ways to create fabulous décor on a budget. Mixing textiles and patterns with rich colors, surprising accents and floral will make spaces feel new while echoing the past.”

What are the hot colors to watch in 2011? Says Kemble, “Purple is my new go-to color. It’s modern, hues range from blue to deep violet, and it pairs well with grey. Don’t forget orange as its importance continues to grow, while blues and greens round out the palette. White is still the most important color as it complements and transforms any color with lighting and accents.”

Patterns and Textiles
Event planners are introducing themes that fuse world patterns with modern Hollywood glamour to reflect clients with a broad world view and diverse cultural backgrounds. Varied textures, color and patterns create a layered effect that enhances the event experience. CORT’s new Luna Transformations provide a seamless solution for incorporating patterns into décor to add visual interest. Transformations are available in four themes and can be added to any Luna Lighting furniture. The Luna Lighting collection is a battery-powered LED furniture line that offers an energy-efficient and flexible alternative to plug-in lights and cumbersome cords.

Creative Seating
Designers are moving past the traditional sofa and chair by customizing seating to fit the event space and theme. “The best events incorporate seating with surprising and unusual configurations,” says Kemble. Modular seating enables event planners to design seating with curves, serpentines, squares and circles. CORT’s new Endless seating collection, designed specifically for event planners, has been a runaway success at parties and events across the country from the reopening party of the Gaylord Hotel in Nashville to high profile events for Salesforce.com, Nike and Oracle.

Technology at Events
A continuing trend is the use of technology at events. Whether through touch screen monitors, LED lighting or video games, clients are integrating technology into their exhibits to provide an engaging experience. CORT’s Gamer Collection, launched in 2010, provides relaxed seating options to support the growing niche of gaming and interactive events.

Top of the Line
Despite the soft economy, there remains a demand for luxury events and this trend will continue to grow. “There’s a market for sophisticated designer furnishings that make a statement. Certain clients demand the best and appreciate that good design reinforces a luxury brand,” says Kemble. Lounge22 Powered by CORT is a complete line of modern furnishings, made in America, that push the design envelope. Available in New York, Southern California, and Las Vegas; it’s the only choice when image matters.

Corporate Branding with a Conscience
Corporate responsibility will continue to be important to the consumer, and businesses are using events to support fund raising efforts and ensure customers associate their brand with community stewardship. “Companies use events to communicate their good works,” says Dana. “We work with each company individually to assess their goals and then provide branding solutions based on those needs.”

About CORT Event Furnishings
CORT Event Furnishings is a nationwide provider of furnishings for the exhibit and events industry. From high-profile events to corporate events and wedding receptions, CORT provides the rental furnishings that make events possible. CORT also provides rental furniture to the majority of trade shows and conferences in the nation, including shows and events in Canada. With distribution centers located across the nation, CORT Event Furnishings guarantees “Style & Service Delivered.” Earlier this year, CORT Trade Show and Event Furnishings introduced the industry’s leading easy space planning tool, accessible for free through CORT’s Web site, allowing clients to design accurate 2D floor plans in minutes. All of CORT’s products are available in 2D and 3D CAD files free to all clients. For more information, visit www.CORTevents.com

About CORT
For the past 40 years, CORT has been a leading provider in rental furniture and has provided services to more than 80 percent of the Fortune 500 companies. CORT is a Berkshire Hathaway company and has offices in every major U.S. market and a global furniture rental network of affiliates in more than 50 countries. For more information about CORT, visit www.cort.com.