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Since a 70th birthday party would be expected, a surprise 69th soiree was thrown for Barry, a fl y fi shing fanatic whose love of the outdoors was brought to life at the Exchange Conference Center in Boston. “Since we could not bring the streams to him,” told Melissa Stewart, creative director of Artistry, “we thought it would be great to recreate the space to refl ect a rustic yet refi ned fi shing lodge.” Vignettes were created throughout the venue to really give the feeling of a fl y-fi shing adventure. Adirondack chairs, throws, lanterns, and other natural elements like birch containers fi lled with crab apples, pumpkins, pears and fl owers were used to bring streamside fun to Barry’s party. Dramatic lighting also added to the am-biance. “We used lots of candlelight for an evening camp glow,” added Stewart, “weathered whisky barrels were fi lled with birch trees and lit with a warm glow against the cool color splashes of light to give the sense of a chilly fall forest.” Each table was uniquely set with vintage fi shing baskets, lures, and wooden boats fi lled with ferns. “The vintage pieces brought you back in time and added another dimension to the design,” stated Stewart. Guests mingled and reminisced with the guest of honor at “Barry’s Fishing Lodge” while they overlooked the boats of Boston Harbor reeling in the catch of the day.

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