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  1. Catering & Design
  2. Event Design & Decor

10 Best Ideas of the Week: a Nespresso Pod Step-and-Repeat, Grocery Store-Theme Decor, a Distillery-Inspired Whiskey Bar

Here's a look at 10 steal-worthy ideas we spotted this week.

Ian Zelaya
September 16, 2016

This week's roundup includes a Nespresso pod step-and-repeat in Toronto, grocery store-theme decor in Los Angeles, a distillery-inspired whiskey bar in New York, and an interactive backyard exhibit in Miami.

Taste Talks Brooklyn
Taste Talks Brooklyn

At the All Star BBQ at East River State Park on September 11, Aberlour whiskey served festivalgoers custom cocktails from a branded bar designed by its agency. The bar had doors reminiscent of the brand's distillery in Scotland.

Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
Roger Vergé Salute
Roger Vergé Salute

More than 20 chefs from around the world paid tribute to the late Roger Vergé on Monday at a special dinner at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in New York. The event, which was produced by Karlitz & Company, featured a French garden-theme sunflower and vegetable cart installation at the entrance. KC Creations, L.L.C. designed the floral arrangements.

Photo: Bill Milne
Taste Talks Brooklyn
Taste Talks Brooklyn

The fourth annual Taste Talks Brooklyn food-and-drink festival took place at the Wythe Hotel and surrounding venues on Saturday and Sunday. The event featured a branded Kellogg's cereal bar that was created by Decco by Party Up Productions.

Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
Toronto International Film Festival
Toronto International Film Festival

The 41st edition of the Toronto International Film Festival kicked off September 8 and runs through Sunday. On Saturday, Mattress brand Casper partnered with Community Agency and Ramm Productions to host the Casper Disco Nap on King Street West. Festivalgoers were invited to take 15-minute naps in Casper-theme nap pods.

Photo: Arthur Mola
Toronto International Film Festival
Toronto International Film Festival

The pre-premiere party for Snowden, which was sponsored by Nespresso and Audi, took place September 9 at the rooftop pool bar of Lavelle. The Mint Agency built a structure entirely of Nespresso pods that doubled as a step-and-repeat.

Photo: Sonia Recchia/Getty Images for the Mint Agency
'Finding Dory' Premiere
'Finding Dory' Premiere

Disney-Pixar hosted the U.S. premiere for Finding Dory at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on June 8. The all-ages party shared a blue carpet with the arrivals line, which featured sand art for an on-theme, festive tie-in.

Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney
'Pete's Dragon' Premiere
'Pete's Dragon' Premiere

At the premiere for Disney's Pete's Dragon at El Capitan Theatre on August 8, a huge dragon cutout served as a photo op for attendees to ride and pose on the arrivals line.

Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney
'Sausage Party' Premiere
'Sausage Party' Premiere

Columbia Pictures' Sausage Party premiered on August 9 at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles. The event had on-theme grocery store-style decor.

Photo: Eric Charbonneau
2016 Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show
2016 Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show

The Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show took place September 2 to 6 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Pop-Up Box, a company that repurposes shipping containers into outdoor living spaces, had an interactive exhibit with an air-conditioned area staged for a backyard.

Photo: Courtesy of Miami Social Marketing
Surf Expo
Surf Expo

The 2016 Surf Expo took place September 8 to 10 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Hang Ten Headwear's booth included two stools that were shaped like feet, which represented the brand's logo.

Photo: Claire Pacelli for BizBash
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