Inspiration

We had so much fun making this video for our friends at InStyle & InStyle Weddings!  

Setting a beautiful table is like putting together the perfect outfit. Start with the basics: color, form, and texture. Use the season and setting to help inspire your color palette. Define your style by choosing forms such as modern, eclectic, or whimsical. Finally, layer textural elements to add depth and interest to the setting.

For Corrin Arasa, founder of Patina, it’s always been about quality, not quantity. “We don’t have 1,000 different options, we have a really well designed collection,” she says of her vintage furniture and accessories. Her newly opened studio is located in Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood and is full of her goodies—think 1960s sofas in super-soft teal velvet and a sweet pink Royal typewriter. When it comes to creating beyond-memorable events, Patina is where it’s at—be it a wedding, a corporate event, or a film or photo set. “I think about the customer experience a lot. It’s a huge part of how...