We were honored to display our table at A Soolip Wedding Event at the Bel Air Bay Club last week. What a gorgeous venue to host your wedding! Shades of soft pinks, whites and buttercream graced our tabletop. Each monochromatic color nestled in beautifully wrapped base. Vintage brooches, feathers and fine rhinestone trimmings added soft […]
Welcome to Karen Tran’s Lavish Online Blog
While she’s unable to serve you a cup of tea for obvious reasons, she would love to invite you to kick off your heels and settle in as you get inspired by her recent work, latest travels, and industry insight and advice.
March 17, 2011
December 17, 2010
I marvel those who get their inspirations from just about anything. As a designer in the wedding industry, I often encourage my brides to look into fashion magazine, Home decor magazine, their closet or even their surroundings for inspirations. I remember one day Aileen went to the studio with a cut-out of a tulle dress […]
August 17, 2010
Here it is, the table top that fulfills my fantasy to stroll down the Champs Elysees and visit all the posh shops along the way. I was inspired by our new collection of jewelry and brooches and used it to accent everything from the centerpieces, vases, and even the napkins. Purple, lavender, and black have […]
August 10, 2010
Feast your eyes and stomachs on this stunning dessert station designed by the fabulous Aileen Tran. An elegant selection of all white candy, splashes of pink, hints of silver, and touches of bling makes for a mouth watering display. How else to complete an event than with a decadent dessert buffet? We are excited to […]
August 5, 2010
Aileen has been excited about this tabletop for ages. She is obsessed with all things french and of course chic. This was truly a gorgeous display with tons of details. The images were shot from the outrageously talented photographer Pam Scott. Please check back with us next week for the full post of this Parisian Chic photo […]
June 30, 2010
L’auberge Del Mar had us at “chic beach” and “stunning ocean view.” But when we saw their Waterfall Terrace, it reaffirmed our love for this luxury seaside resort. We knew we had to do a sleek and modern table display using white flowers and brown accents. Cascading white phaleanopsis orchids look as if they’re raining […]
June 29, 2010
Yesterday Southern Weddings Magazine featured our inspirational photo shoot. See our feature in Southern Weddings Magazine blog Here. The talented Aileen created a spectacular tabletop infused with the colors of desert flowers. She masterfully blended organic elements with touches of lush florals such as Hawaiian dendrobium and phalaenopsis orchids bursting from two trumpet vases. The […]
May 25, 2010
Yellow is such a bright and fresh color. In this table top, we took lemon yellow and gave it a modern twist with accents of silver and black. White and yellow balls of carnations and mums rest atop vases and lucite squares trimmed with silver sequins. Graceful arches of calla lilies make a fabulous counterpoint. […]
May 18, 2010
It’s that time of year when peonies are in full bloom, and we couldn’t be more excited. Their delicate scent, softness, and infinite amount of petals all send my heart a flutter. The season only last for a few weeks out of the year, and we try to take full advantage of these glorious beauties. […]
April 27, 2010
Contrasting colors can enliven once ordinary hues into eye catching magic. In this table top, we paired a gorgeous blue iridescent taffeta linen from Wildflower linens with hues of peach, blush, and gold for a subtle and elegant display. A vintage iron urn overflowing with apricot orange and pale roses is the focal point for […]
