Bald Head Island Club had the privilege to host the first "do it yourself" workshop with Kim Fisher. Kim Fisher is a fabulous floral and event designer based out of Wilmington, North Carolina. I have the pleasure of working with her on many weddings throughout the season, so this was a real treat for our members and friends to learn from such a pro!
Kim has over 20 years of experience in the floral and design field and brings her insight, knowledge, and special flair to every event. She has personally attended to the design needs of such clients as Barbara Streisand, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, The White House, and Vice Presidents Residence, as well as movie and television work.
Kim has over 20 years of experience in the floral and design field and brings her insight, knowledge, and special flair to every event. She has personally attended to the design needs of such clients as Barbara Streisand, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, The White House, and Vice Presidents Residence, as well as movie and television work.
Kim and her husband Morgan are like old friends as soon as you meet them so I was thrilled when Kim inquired about hosting a workshop at the Club. The below images are only a few examples of the designs that Kim shared at her workshop. All of these designs are easy enough to "do it yourself."
Pink tulips and orchids
Paperwhties with moss and robins eggs
French inspired tables with beautiful linens, tin and glass containers.
Beautiful red poppys!Q&A with Kim Fisher
BHIC: You have worked on Bald Head Island for years and are so familiar with the Island. What aspects of Bald Head do you like to bring to the design of an event?
Kim Fisher: Our signature design palate is to embrace the environment. Bald Head is a beautiful barrier island off the North Carolina coast. The maritime forest filled with twisted oaks and pines that run to meet the sea grass covered rolling dunes that cascade into indigo waves. Your event is already surrounded with the natural magic of the island, therefore, it's important to begin with a graceful, simple aesthetic for your design vision.
BHIC: What design aspects do you think are important when host an event, whether it is a large event at the Club or a small, intimate party at your home?
BHIC: What design aspects do you think are important when host an event, whether it is a large event at the Club or a small, intimate party at your home?
Kim Fisher: Naturally, the bottom line for any event is hospitality. These people are invited guests; therefore, it's your job not to be overwhelmed with the over-the-top design acrobatics. When planning a party, my personal hostess touchstone is the following: think about the parties that I have attended and I really enjoyed and in turn think of the ones that I could not wait to leave.
BHIC: What are the new event design trends for 2010?
BHIC: What are the new event design trends for 2010?
Kim Fisher: Two come to mind first, vintage charm and eco-friendly chic. We explored both of these trends in our DIY workshop. We bypassed standard "floral foam" and instead anchored florals with moss in vases. I suggested going through cupboards and pulling out your mismatched treasures and filling them with violets and pansies from the garden. Locally grown flowers of course are preferable but not always available. For event, receptions avoid the big, overworked, "explosion" of flowers in a tall vase for centerpieces. Use all of one color for floral centerpieces in a trio of simple white vases.
