Look to Nature and Your Surroundings
Your environment can be one of the richest sources of inspiration. In Sun Valley, Idaho, for example, the mountains, changing seasons, and rustic-modern architecture offer endless design cues. Pay attention to color palettes in nature, textures in landscapes, and even local flora and fauna.
Pro tip: Collect photos of natural elements that catch your eye and build a digital inspiration board.
Explore Art, Fashion, and Culture
Great design doesn’t exist in a vacuum—it borrows from other creative industries. Museums, fashion shows, theater performances, and even street art can spark new concepts for décor, themes, and styling.
Outbound link idea: Highlight creative industries with a resource like Vogue Runway or Dezeen for architecture and design trends.
Dive into Global Travel and Traditions
Travel expands your perspective. From European après-ski soirées to tropical island celebrations, different cultures can provide fresh ideas for themes, menus, music, and rituals. Even if you can’t hop on a plane, you can explore travel blogs, documentaries, and global magazines.
Stay on Top of Event Trends
Follow leading industry blogs, magazines, and influencers to see what’s emerging in event design. Platforms like BizBash and Special Events magazine provide insight into what’s trending across the industry.
Tap Into Your Community
Sometimes, the best ideas come from your own network. Talk with local vendors, chefs, florists, and artists—they’re often ahead of the curve when it comes to fresh styles, unique materials, and creative collaborations. Browse to see how unique furniture and décor can inspire your next event.
Build Mood Boards and Pinterest Collections
Organize your inspirations into mood boards—either digitally on Pinterest or physically with swatches, clippings, and textures. This not only helps clarify your vision but also makes it easier to communicate with clients, see how Crush and Bow brings inspiration to life.
Listen to Clients’ Stories
Every client has a unique personality and background. Ask about their travels, favorite restaurants, childhood memories, or dream destinations. Often, the most meaningful event inspirations come from personal stories that can be translated into thoughtful details.
Inspiration is everywhere—you just have to train your eye to see it. By combining global influences with local creativity, you can create unforgettable, one-of-a-kind events that feel both current and deeply personal.
✨ At Crush and Bow, we thrive on helping clients bring their visions to life with unique rentals, thoughtful styling, and seamless planning.
