Weddingbee Blog

I’ll take one. Or 12 (of the stripey thing that also comes in a vast array of solid colors; note: not the chivari chair, to which I still ask, “what’s the big deal?”).

K, our caterer/linens diva at Miraglia Catering in San Leandro, CA, turned me on to these beanbag dealies over at LaTavola, a linen company with a warehouse in the Laurel Heights neighborhood of San Francisco. I had already checked out the linens and napkin samples from Miraglia’s book o’ goodies, so I didn’t think the store would be that big of a deal. It turned out to be a lot of fun, especially because I’m a tactile, touchy kinda person.

I was skeptical when she said “beanbags” would be fun; I pictured accidental crotch-flashing galore and spilled drinks everywhere, but I think I’m sold. It seems like an easy way to create a more intimate, loungey feeling without spending tons extra on those tall little cocktail tables, tenting, mega-expensive lighting, or any of the other usual devices.

No, I’m not telling you where they’re going.

Furthermore, I’m all ears if anyone can tell me why chivaris are such a big deal!