Monthly Archives: December 2011

Conquering The Dark Side and Into The Light

Last year’s Next Cool Event found PatriciaE. Joe up to her elbows in Tim Burton’s dark world, as she designed the restaurant area for the prestigious annual event. Bringing together elements of The Nightmare Before Christmas and Beetlejuice, Patricia built a cemetery around … Continue reading

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O Brother, Where Art Thee Fried Green Tomatoes?

Abandoned prisons and mental facilities, nestled among Georgia’s Antebellum Capitol of the World, make Milledgeville and the Historic Heartland Travel Association one of the more interesting places to visit in Georgia….and a great place to make films.  O Brother, Where … Continue reading

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HOOKed on Props

If you can imagine it, they have it, or can build it for you.  We are very excited about the participation of All About Props in The Next Cool Event 2012.  We got to tour their facility recently and were … Continue reading

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New Blood to True Blood

Loree Marshall is getting busy.  This former architect is venturing into the set design world at The Next Cool Event after working with Brian Patrick Flynn of TBS, Decor Demon, HGTV and numerous other design projects.  She is inspired by one … Continue reading

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TLC Presents Alice In Wonderland On A Silver Platter

TLC Rents Event & Tent Rental proves once again they are Atlanta’s premiere event provider as their china and fine tableware grace Brad Brooks’ set, based on Alice In Wonderland, at The Next Cool Event on February 17 & 18, … Continue reading

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A Picture Is Worth More Than a Thousand Words

In the last few weeks, Marc Hampton has drawn tornadoes, a designer gun arsenal, a chandelier made from dryer ducts, a topiary elephant, a set of angel wings and a deconstructed Savannah mansion and he is just beginning.  Marc normally … Continue reading

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I am Dracula. I Bid You Welcome

Let’s just face it, no one likes going to the dentist, right?  Well, I am here to tell you that I have changed my tune on that subject, and in a big way.  We were thrilled when Dr. Michaela McKenzie, … Continue reading

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Brass Beds and Drinking Too Much

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen the film Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, but this time of year, I’m watching a lot of films again because they are the inspirations for the exhibits at The Next Cool Event.  … Continue reading

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Michel Boyd on a Roman Holiday

Michel Boyd is one of those rare individuals who exudes style with his every move and which traits, I suspect, are inborn.  He’s one of those designers who has studied his craft through formal training, but you get when you … Continue reading

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Gnomeo, Gnomeo Where Art Thou?

Brook Schultz, owner of Re-Inspiration has always believed the sky’s the limit.  A former skydiver, she has pursued over 1550 skydives and became a member of the Women’s World Record in Vertical Formation. For The Next Cool Event, she comes back down to … Continue reading

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