A&Y A DESIGN COMPANY LLC
tea irkliewskij — Event Designer & Floral Studio in the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia, and the Hudson Valley, NY
An issue on
The Art
of Design.
Design is an act of observation. It begins with paying attention to the rituals that bring people together, the stories that deserve to be honored, and the quiet details that often go unnoticed. Inspiration is collected from everyday life and translated into spaces that feel effortless, deeply personal, and emotionally resonant. Because while flowers, linens, and candlelight shape a room, it is the people within it who give it meaning. My role is to create an environment where connection can unfold naturally, where every element supports the feeling of being fully present with one another. From intimate dinners to large scale celebrations, those observations become thoughtfully produced environments, realized alongside a curated circle of trusted creative partners.
Ibegan designing events the way one might begin a novel — by listening for the room before writing a single word. A celebration, like a sentence, has a cadence; my work is to find it, and then to set the table for it.
— T. I.
Services
Studio level & IntimateA design studio creating immersive spaces for gatherings that deserve to be remembered.
An event design and floral studio working in the Lehigh Valley — Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton — Philadelphia, New York, and the Hudson Valley, NY, including Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Newburgh, Beacon, and Rhinebeck: weddings, private celebrations, showers, dinner parties, and corporate gatherings, by appointment.
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Creative Direction
Mood boards, event branding, color palettes, signage, stationery, and cohesive design concepts that shape the visual language of the evening.
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Event Design
Creative direction and visual design for weddings, social events, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations.
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Design Production
We oversee the production of every design element, partnering with trusted fabricators, printers, floral designers, balloon artists, and specialty vendors to bring each concept to life.
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Installation & Styling
Onsite placement and styling of every considered detail — linens, tabletop, florals, and decor — arranged by hand to realize the design as it was imagined.
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Planning & Coordination
For clients seeking comprehensive event management, we collaborate with a trusted network of experienced planners to ensure every logistical detail is executed with care.
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Floral Design
Seasonal floral installations, centerpieces, bud vase collections, and statement arrangements.
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Consulting
Design consultations for clients planning their own events who want professional guidance without full service planning.
TEA IRKLIEWSKIJ
Where the little things,
become big things.
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Concept
Narrative, palette, and the spatial choreography of the evening.
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Build
Florals, custom millwork, lighting, linen — sourced and made.
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THE EVENT
Quiet production on the floor, from first guest to last toast.
Correspondence
Let us set
your table.
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