When she’s not installed in her office as a creative director at Ogilvy & Mather, tending to her new baby daughter, renovating vacation cabins, and writing books, Tereasa Surratt is shopping for the little-known, the underappreciated, and the ripe-for-new-life. The superstar hostess buys almost nothing new or mainstream, preferring instead to scour Chicago-area vintage and thrift stores for finds that are unique and inexpensive. The next time you’re throwing a party, try Surratt’s suggested spots for unexpected decorations, glassware, serving pieces and more. Read more
Stationery, etc. All printed items—invitations, menus, table-tent labels—are from Paper Source. “It’s faux woodgrain printed with an ink-jet printer,” Surratt says. Vintage attire Every guest wore at least one item of clothing or an accessory from the 1950s or ’60s. Surratt completed her ensemble with period costume jewelry and a retro updo; Hernandez’s vintage cuff links, tie clip, and black wingtip shoes gave his look Mad Men–esque appeal. Read more