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Preston Bailey

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One of the world's most acclaimed event designers, Preston Bailey has become renowned for his ability to completely transform raw, ordinary spaces into sumptuous, theatrical environments. Over the course of his 30-plus-year career, he has developed a client base that includes royalty, socialites, business moguls and celebrities such as Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey, Joan Rivers, Donna Karan, Liza Minnelli, Matt Lauer, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Uma Thurman, among others.

Adding another dimension to his remarkable portfolio, Bailey has been tapped for endorsements, launch events and licensing deals by major brands, including Sandals Resorts, Godiva, Hewlett-Packard, 1-800-Flowers, and more. He is also the author of four bestselling books, "Design for Entertaining," "Fantasy Weddings," "Inspirations," and "Celebrations." In addition, Bailey recently partnered with The Wedding Planning Institute to offer a first-of-its-kind wedding and event planning course that is available online and at nearly 2,000 accredited colleges and universities in the United States.

To explore Preston Bailey's innovative design ideas and tips, visit his website at www.prestonbailey.com.

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Preston Bailey’s Secret to Making Silk Flowers Look Real

January 18, 2011

Many years ago, when I started as a florist, I would have never in my wildest dreams considered using silk flowers, also known as permanent botanicals. But in these past 30 years, silk flowers have completely changed.

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The Ultimate, Month-by-Month Plant Guide

Nothing beats having constant flowering plants in your home. So, if you are stuck on what to give for the perfect birthday, mother's day, anniversary or holiday present, I suggest the ultimate floral gift — an indoor flowering plant.

These plants, in most cases, require minimal lighting and maintenance. Depending on the flower, you could even replant some in your garden. To coordinate that special someone's special day with just the right flower, here is a guide to help you plan ahead: 

January and February 

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Preston Bailey's Do's and Don'ts for Holiday Decorating

December 17, 2010

The holidays are a great time to express your creativity through your decorations. Here's my list of Do's and Don'ts based on my many years of decorating for the holidays.

Do: Use live plants like Amaryllis and Paper Whites for your holiday decor, so they can still be enjoyed after the holidays are over.

Don't: Don't get carried away with glitter. A little bit goes a long way. Plus, you'd be surprised at how much glitter lingers after you've put away all the other decorations.

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Preston Bailey Presents the Non-Alcoholic Party Drink

If you want to say goodbye to a hangover and hello to drinks that will become the talking point of your party, then watch, listen, learn, and sip your way into the wonderful world of the non-alcoholic beverage.

And once you are inspired, be sure to check out these great mocktail recipes:

Candied Cranberry Tonic and Lime

2-3 candied cranberries*

1 slice of lime

1-2 T agave

splash of tonic water of choice

1 c sparkling water or choice

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