NYC designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge

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Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge

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If you're looking for some inspiration for your holiday table, look no further than these fantastical tablescapes created by some of NYC's top designers to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge NYC. Presented at the 2015 Hope Lodge NYC Bash last week, the 20 imaginative displays, designed by Michael Aram, Guillaume Gentet, Michael Tavano, Anne Rue, Gregory Allan Cramer, Louis Navarrete, Kristen McCory, Tamara Stephenson and other notable NYC designers, took guests on a trip around the world with their elaborate country- and city-themed centerpieces. Proceeds from the event will go towards supporting Hope Lodge's ongoing mission of providing free lodging to cancer patients in need.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge Bash

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The 20 festive tables transformed the Harmonie Club into a spectacle of globally-themed wonderment complete with handmade linens, over-the-top floral centerpieces and fun details.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - Winter Tablescape by Kristen McCrory Interiors

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For her Finland-inspired table, designer Kristen McCory recalled her time spent in the country and created a frosty winter wonderland of icy blue goblets and snowball ornaments as favors.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - Winter Wonderland Tablescape

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Much more than just a curated collection of items, each table was a work of art with meaning and symbolism behind every charger, flower and linen choice.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - Morocco Table by FIT Students

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This table designed by FIT students Elvis Negron, Tyler Miller and Olivia Ciampolillo under advisor Nick Politis brought the splendor of Morocco to the Harmonie Club.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - Brazil Table

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Catarine Write of James Rixner Inc. designed a festive tablescape painted in the colors of Brazil.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - Brazil Inspired Tablescape

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Brazil table by Catarine Write of James Rixner Inc.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - Tamara Stephenson

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Tamara Stephenson of Root Cellar Designs brought a taste of the Netherlands to the Harmonie Club with help from fashion designer Susan Young. Their table paired the traditional look of blue and white tableware with whimsical, custom-made pinwheel favors that evoke the windmills of Holland.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - Michael Tavano

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Designer Michael Tavano stands proudly next to his Italy-themed table.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - Handpainted Plates by Micheal Tavano

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Hand-painted by Tavano himself (using nail polish!), these impactful chargers greeted guests atop a bed of dark grey gravel.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - New York Table

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Designer Robin Baron's New York City-themed tablescape was a showstopper with its glowing, translucent centerpiece.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge Bash - Gregory Allan Cramer

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Gregory Allan Cramer of Gregory Allan Cramer & Company, Inc. created an impactful, custom-designed centerpiece of colorful wooden boxes for his Mexico table.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - Turkish Tablescape Design

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Event Chair Guillaume Gentet treated those at his table to a gilded spread of Turkish delights.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - Guillaume Gentet Turkey

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Much more than just a curated collection of items, each table was a work of art with meaning and symbolism behind every charger, flower and linen choice.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - Paris

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A Paris-themed table complete with its own flower-laced Eiffel Tower by artist Chesley McLaren in collaboration with Décor by Guillaume Gentet, Inc.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge Bash - Paris Table

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Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - Iceland Table

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Carolyn Miller of Carolyn Miller Interiors crafted an eye-catching winter display depicting the delicate beauty of Iceland.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - Iceland Themed Table

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The table's silvery tones were complemented by twinkling candlelight.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - Portugal Tablescape

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Portugal tablescape by Darrin Varden of Darrin Varden Design.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - India Table by Michael Aram

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Michael Aram's India table was a study in scarlet with gilded accents.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - Japanese Tablescape

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Darrin Varden chose a more subdued direction for his Japanese tablescape, which was adorned by artist Miya Ando's delicate skeleton leaves.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - London Tablescape by Rachel Laxer Interiors

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Can you hear London calling from Rachel Laxer's splashy table adorned with British soldiers and Queen Elizabeth coasters?

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - Palm Beach Tablescape

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The Anne Rue Interiors table brought to life the colors of Palm Beach.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - Cuba Themed Table

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Designer Louis Navarrete celebrated his family's heritage with a Cuba-themed table. Each detail, from the frilly white tablecloth reminiscent of a dancer's skirt to the white roses giving a nod to the country's national hero José Martí's famous poem "Cultivo Una Rosa Blanca," pays homage to the spirit of Cuba.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - Louis Navarette

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Designer Louis Navarrete 's Cuban-themed table.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - Harmonie Club NYC

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Each display drew inspiration from a different country or city that Hope Lodge NYC guests call home, ranging from Brazil to Paris to Iceland.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - Fantasy Tablescape Ideas

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China-inspired table by Guillaume Gentet.

Designers create fantastical tablescapes to raise money for the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge - China Themed Table

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