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When Oscar-nominated actress Juliette Lewis brought in party stylists and lifestyle bloggers Twink + Sis to design her birthday dinner party, the duo immediately knew they wanted the event to capture the romance and magic of summer.
The theme: Summer solstice. The mood: Ethereal, which planners Laurén LaRocca and Marlan Willardson achieved with a sumptuous purple palette, amethyst crystals and rich gilded accents. Lewis's backyard, with its abundance of greenery, provided the perfect summer backdrop.
LaRocca said she and Willardson were thrilled with the final product, but most importantly, so was the birthday girl. "Juliette loved it, which was most important," she said. "When we host and create parties for people, the thing we care most about is that the whole experience creates a big impact on the guest of honor. We want them to feel special and that the event is very unique to them."
To complement the items LaRocca incorporated from Twink + Sis's personal decorating collection, they brought in items from Borrowed Blu as well. Cakes and other desserts from Whisk and Whittle provided a sweet touch to the dinner party.
LaRocca's favorite aspect of the dinner party was the collection of ombre candles, which she said is one of the key aspects of the look that can be recreated at home. Also important to capturing the event's ethereal vibe? Lots of brass.
"Brass has certainly become a real classic. Investing in some brass candlesticks and flatware can take you a long way in entertaining," LaRocca said. "I have purchased some fabulous vintage brass pieces from One Kings Lane and local flea markets."
Take a closer look at Juliette Lewis's romantic birthday party captured by Jenna Elliot of One Eleven Photography.
