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The Ladies of A-1
May 17, 20212 min read
2 BUDGETS, 1 LOOK: GARDEN GREEN
"April showers bring May flowers". That is what came to mind when we originally styled this table. Now it's hot and dry but we're...
The Ladies of A-1
Apr 12, 20213 min read
2 BUDGETS, 1 LOOK: SHADES OF PINK
As we scroll through Pinterest we are overwhelmed with images that inspire us. Sometimes it is hard for us to pick which looks we want to...
The Ladies of A-1
Mar 16, 20211 min read
KID'S TABLE: WATERCOLOR MERMAID PARTY
Our newest kid's table is a dream come true for most little girls. This whimsical design complete with mermaids, pearls, and pastels. It...
The Ladies of A-1
Mar 2, 20213 min read
2 BUDGETS, 1 LOOK: BLACK, IVORY AND GOLD
Timeless- “not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion” Classic- “of simple, elegant style not greatly subject to changes...
The Ladies of A-1
Feb 1, 20212 min read
COLOR THEORY: ANALOGOUS COLORS
The next color scheme in our color theory series is analogous colors. These are three colors next to each other on the color wheel. This...
The Ladies of A-1
Jan 25, 20212 min read
4 SEASONS, 1 LINEN: TEAL MAJESTIC
We're back with the second post of our new series where we feature 1 linen, styled 4 different ways depending on the season. Tradition is...
The Ladies of A-1
Jan 11, 20211 min read
KID'S TABLE: COOL KID ACTIVITY TABLE
Kid's table are always a fun addition to any event. Not only can they be super cute, but they make the kids feel special and help keep...
The Ladies of A-1
Nov 30, 20202 min read
KID'S TABLE: DINOSAUR WINTER WONDERLAND
Guess who's back, back again. The dinosaurs are back. Tell a friend. Guess who's back. Guess who's back. Guess who's back... It's hard to...
The Ladies of A-1
Nov 17, 20203 min read
4 SEASONS, 1 LINEN: SUNSHINE VELVET
We are excited to introduce a new series to our blog! Often times, the season your event takes place in influences your color palette....
The Ladies of A-1
Oct 27, 20203 min read
2 BUDGETS, 1 LOOK: NAVY, GRAY AND COPPER
We are back again with one of our favorite series, where we find an image for inspiration on Pinterest and then recreate it 2 ways using...
The Ladies of A-1
Oct 6, 20202 min read
KID'S TABLE: OUTER SPACE
3 2 1... blast off! We took a trip to outer space to create this fun, new design for our kid's table! Complete with the planets, stars...
The Ladies of A-1
Aug 24, 20201 min read
AUTUMN CREAM + COPPER
It may still be August... and 90+ degrees outside but we are starting to transition the showroom into fall. Is it too early or is...
The Ladies of A-1
Aug 3, 20202 min read
TIE DYE
Tie dye has taken over 2020. Once a trend that was super popular in the 60s and 70s, this funky and vibrant style made it's comeback last...
The Ladies of A-1
Jul 13, 20202 min read
KID'S TABLE: POPCORN CARNIVAL
We are back with our favorite feature: the kid's table in our showroom! This time we went with a carnival theme! Complete with admission...
The Ladies of A-1
Jun 8, 20202 min read
VIBRANT & GEOMETRIC
Orange is not a color we choose very often to feature on a table. And if we do, it's a variation of orange like terra cotta, copper or...
The Ladies of A-1
Mar 20, 20203 min read
PEACH AND POPPIES
We have noticed poppies "popping" up on our Pinterest feed a lot lately and they have quickly become a favorite flower of ours.
The Ladies of A-1
Mar 10, 20202 min read
KID'S TABLE: ENCHANTED TOADSTOOLS
We said goodbye to the dinosaurs for a little bit and redesigned our kid's table into a whimsical woodland scene. Complete with mossy...
The Ladies of A-1
Mar 3, 20202 min read
BLACK, WHITE, AND BOLD
This week, we tried to mix it up a bit and create a tablescape that is all about contrast. Our mini shoots are always a little different....
The Ladies of A-1
Feb 11, 20202 min read
2 BUDGETS 1 LOOK: BROWN AND BLACK
Brown isn't a very popular color choice in anything. But when done correctly, brown is a great warm neutral that fits into many color...
The Ladies of A-1
Jan 21, 20202 min read
TRENDING: LAYERS OF GREEN
Green is one of the trending colors for 2020. It's popping up in home decor, fashion and weddings! Especially shades like emerald,...
The Ladies of A-1
Jan 13, 20203 min read
2 BUDGETS 1 LOOK: COPPER AND TEAL
We're back with one of our favorite series again... 2 Budgets, 1 Look. Where we find a picture on Pinterest for inspiration and then...
The Ladies of A-1
Nov 19, 20192 min read
KID'S TABLE: DINOSAUR SAFARI
Earlier this year, we designed a Tea-Rex themed kid's table complete with stripes, confetti, and dinosaurs dressed in party hats and...
The Ladies of A-1
Oct 29, 20191 min read
FALL INSPIRATION: NEUTRAL PUMPKIN
A few weeks ago, our rentals took a trip to Brett's family farm in Marthasville, Missouri and it was the most perfect fall day. We wanted...
The Ladies of A-1
Aug 31, 20192 min read
KID'S TABLE: UP, UP AND AWAY!
We are always changing the tables in our showroom to reflect the changing seasons and the newest trends. With fall on it's way (and the...
The Ladies of A-1
Aug 26, 20192 min read
FANTASY FOOTBALL DRAFT PARTY
You would never guess by our social media posts or by what we do here at A-1 that we are a male-dominated crew. We have 2 full-time...
The Ladies of A-1
Aug 12, 20192 min read
TAILGATES, TENTS, AND MU TIGERS
One of the many perks of being in a college town is the sports and we are big fans of Mizzou football! While the games are great,...
The Ladies of A-1
Jul 22, 20192 min read
BLUE & GRAY
For the past few years, navy has been one of the most popular wedding colors. It can be used as a neutral or a pop of color. We typically...
The Ladies of A-1
Jul 15, 20192 min read
2 BUDGETS, 1 LOOK: POP OF GOLDENROD
We are seeing an ongoing trend using neutrals and understated palates this year. We have been inspired by this trend and thought we would...
The Ladies of A-1
Jul 2, 20192 min read
INDEPENDENCE-YAY!
Any time we get the chance, we love to play around with our inventory to create different tablescapes. With the upcoming holiday, we...
The Ladies of A-1
Jun 24, 20192 min read
KID'S TABLE: RACE CAR PARTY
Customers have been raving over our children's table designs lately, especially our most recent Tea-Rex Party. As sad as we were to...
The Ladies of A-1
Jun 17, 20191 min read
FARM TABLE VS 8FT BANQUET TABLE
One question we frequently get asked is "how much more expensive would it be to get a farm table instead of a banquet?" And while the...
The Ladies of A-1
Jun 3, 20193 min read
The Ladies of A-1
May 20, 20192 min read
The Ladies of A-1
May 4, 20192 min read
2 BUDGETS, 1 LOOK: DARK GLAM
It doesn’t get more classic than black! We love the tailored elegant feel that comes along with it. Like many of our rentals there are...
The Ladies of A-1
Apr 15, 20192 min read
2 BUDGETS, 1 LOOK: BOHO NAVY
Today's inspiration comes from Pinterest. This picture that pops up on our feed almost daily so everyone else must love it as much as we...
The Ladies of A-1
Mar 19, 20193 min read
2 BUDGETS, 1 LOOK: MOODY BEIGE
If you are anything like us you are scrolling through Pinterest every night pinning recipes we hope to cook, fitness routines we plan to...
The Ladies of A-1
Mar 5, 20192 min read
TRENDING: SNAKESKIN
Animal print is big this year. From leopard print to tiger print, and zebra print to snake print... these wild patterns have become...
The Ladies of A-1
Feb 25, 20193 min read
KID'S TABLE: TEA-REX PARTY
We are excited to be featuring our kids table again on the blog. For this design we were inspired by one of the littlest members of the...
The Ladies of A-1
Feb 19, 20192 min read
SHADES OF BEIGE
As much as we love vibrant and rich colors here at A-1, we also love a good neutral. The neutral or beige trend has taken over fashion...
The Ladies of A-1
Feb 9, 20192 min read
GALENTINE'S DAY
Calling all ladies!! It's time to celebrate your best gals. February 14th is no longer all about you and your significant other. It's...
The Ladies of A-1
Dec 11, 20181 min read
PLATINUM
OK, we are loving the platinum trend. It adds a modern feel but can be used in many different color schemes and vibes. We wanted to style...
The Ladies of A-1
Nov 12, 20181 min read
KIDS TABLE: WINTER WONDERLAND
We are loving the winter weather this week at A-1. Our Keurig has been stocked with hot chocolate and coffee and we are ready for the...
The Ladies of A-1
Nov 6, 20182 min read
ENCHANTING FALL TABLESCAPE
It's finally starting to feel like fall here in Mid-Missouri! The temperatures are dropping along with the leaves. We wanted to create a...
The Ladies of A-1
Oct 8, 20181 min read
TAILGATE TIME
Tailgating season is in full swing and here at A-1 and we have everything you need to make your tailgate spectacular! From our pop-up...
The Ladies of A-1
Sep 24, 20181 min read
THE 2018 EMMY AWARDS
Award shows are always a favorite here at A-1. As an event company, large and lavish events such as the Emmys are always interesting to...
The Ladies of A-1
Aug 23, 20183 min read
BLACK VS NAVY
How often do we have to choose between multiple color schemes when designing an event? That was rhetorical, because we do this all the...
The Ladies of A-1
Aug 13, 20182 min read
UNDERSTATED MARBLE
We love marble here at A-1. This trendy style is versatile, and can be used as a statement piece like in this shoot, or can be a central...
The Ladies of A-1
Aug 6, 20183 min read
SOUTHWEST
We love a themed party here at A-1. While chatting about different party ideas, a Southwest theme came up. We decided to style a...
The Ladies of A-1
Jul 31, 20182 min read
FIXER UPPER
It’s 2018, and if you have not hopped on the Gaines Train (see what we did there?) by now, we will be shocked. At the store, Fixer Upper...
The Ladies of A-1
Jul 16, 20182 min read
KIDS TABLE: TEA PARTY
One of our favorite areas in the showroom is our kid's table! We love switching this table up frequently whenever we find inspiration and...
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