"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...

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...

Our newest kid's table is a dream come true for most little girls. This whimsical design complete with mermaids, pearls, and pastels. It...

Timeless- “not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion” Classic- “of simple, elegant style not greatly subject to changes...

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...

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...

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...

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...

We are excited to introduce a new series to our blog! Often times, the season your event takes place in influences your color palette....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

We have noticed poppies "popping" up on our Pinterest feed a lot lately and they have quickly become a favorite flower of ours.

We said goodbye to the dinosaurs for a little bit and redesigned our kid's table into a whimsical woodland scene. Complete with mossy...

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....

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...

Green is one of the trending colors for 2020. It's popping up in home decor, fashion and weddings! Especially shades like emerald,...

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...

Earlier this year, we designed a Tea-Rex themed kid's table complete with stripes, confetti, and dinosaurs dressed in party hats and...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

We are seeing an ongoing trend using neutrals and understated palates this year. We have been inspired by this trend and thought we would...

Any time we get the chance, we love to play around with our inventory to create different tablescapes. With the upcoming holiday, we...

Customers have been raving over our children's table designs lately, especially our most recent Tea-Rex Party. As sad as we were to...

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...

When one hears the word "terra cotta, " they most often think of the unglazed, brownish-orange pots found on the shelves of every garden...

It seems the past few weeks the big rave in the entertainment world and social media has been over the final episodes one HBO’s biggest...

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...

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...

If you are anything like us you are scrolling through Pinterest every night pinning recipes we hope to cook, fitness routines we plan to...

Animal print is big this year. From leopard print to tiger print, and zebra print to snake print... these wild patterns have become...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

How often do we have to choose between multiple color schemes when designing an event? That was rhetorical, because we do this all the...

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...

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...

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...

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...