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The Riverside Lounge

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What could be more enticing than a cozy seat in this outdoor lounge?! 

These frigid days in February really get us wishing for warm summer nights, and even the cooler evenings of fall, celebrating with people we love in a space like this! 

The outdoor patio space at RiverHaven in Moorhead is one of our favorite places to stage an outdoor cocktail party – literally no other venue in Fargo-Moorhead can boast a river-view patio! Which is kind of weird for two cities built on a river, don’t you think? 

While RiverHaven has the market on the view, party-goers at this venue will want to take full advantage of that fabulous outdoor space! Our Milo Cube Sectionals are the perfect fit for setting the stage for a swanky cocktail party overlooking the river. Neutral and modular, these cubes can be arranged and rearranged in endless combinations, ample seating space, and accessorized with pillows, throws, and accents to match your own event style and color palette! 

On this day, we staged the patio with ALLLLL the cozy fall vibes! That meant plenty of cozy blankets, accents of leathers and furs, rattan tables for that “backyard porch” feel, dried florals, and a color story that makes us think of the both cool and subtly warm tones of an autumn sunset! 

You’ll want to be sure you provide ample accent tables around the for guests to set their drinks and plates of small bites down! We wanted lots of texture with a casual vibe, so we went with a mix of rattan, wicker, and seagrass “coffee tables” and mixed, gold side tables for a touch of warmth. We loved the mix of casual elegance! Relaxed, but still totally chic! 

Simple benches along the railing provide lots of extra seating, and help help make the most of every corner of the patio! 

Pop in a few high-top tables here and there, and you’ll have a space so inviting, you might just have a hard time getting your guests to come back in for dinner! Just saying. 
 

FEATURED RENTAL ITEMS:

Milo Cube Sectional
Anandale Jute Rugs
Lilian Quarts Tables
Hali Hammered Gold Accent Tables
Serena Rattan Side Tables
Jake Rattan Basket Tables
Joel Leather Benches
Skye Rattan Stool
Juno Sheepskin Throw
Ava Sheepskin Throw
Rhone Vases
Zoe Spiral Tables
Assorted, Indigo Mudcloth Pillows
Mai Batik Indigo Pillow
Assorted, Kilim Pillows
Boucle Throw Pillows

Click on the item links above to check them out on our collection page and add them to a wishlist! 

Or reach out to have us create a chic lounge for your event using any of our other fabulous seating options! The possibilities are endless!

Inspiration Station: How to Level Up Your Event Lounge with Accessories!​

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Let’s be real – when picking out pieces for an event soft seating area, it can be a little overwhelming just to pick which gorgeous couch and which chairs to put with it, much less accessorize the entire thing as well! And it can be so easy to find yourself over budget if you have a pillow fetish as serious as ours! So we get asked this question a lot: “do the accents really matter that much?” 

Well, we’re going to give you the most honest, real answer there is: decorating is hands down, 100% of the time, PERSONAL. It’s all up to YOUR personal taste. So as far as which accents and accessories to choose, that’s entirely up to what you like! But do they matter? Of course – we think the details matter a lot! They help communicate a theme, define a style, and support a color story. They make a space more inviting and memorable. So how do you accessorize to tell the story and create the vibes you want without going over budget? 

You don’t have to go overboard – just a few, well-chosen touches can go a long way in taking your event lounge from “meh” to “OMG!!” And we’re going to break it all down for you! 

You don’t have to tell us twice – the furniture pieces are already so pretty on their own – right??! But all by themselves, is that sweet sofa and set of adorable chairs getting you that picture-perfect setting you’re dreaming of? 

Let’s strip down this lounge setup above – right down to the bare bones of just the furniture pieces and build it back together again piece by piece, so you can see exactly how each detail and accessory impacts the overall aesthetic of the entire space! 

First – define your vibe goals. This is all about creating a mood – how do you want your guests to feel at your event? What’s the atmosphere? Try to come up with four or five style adjectives to help you define your vision.  

Here’s what we picked for this lounge: VIBE GOALS: MID CENTURY, SOFT, CASUAL, EARTHY, BOHO

Check out the first pic below. This setup is already off to a great start. The pieces all speak the same language – they’re all mid-century, or MC-inspired, with casual-earthy vibes. But all on their own – it’s feeling a little cold and sterile, right? In the next photo on the right, look how adding a rug (or a pair of rugs!!) helps tie all the pieces together and define the space – just like the rug in your own living room! No floating furniture pieces. 

Already starting to look better! 

Next, a couple of accent pillows add texture, personality, and style! They also help communicate a complete color palette! 

And if you’re asking us, never leave your accent tables naked! Florals have an amazing way of bringing softness to a lounge setting and making it feel “finished” – just like the flowers on your head table – it’s just not done until the flowers show up for the party! We just popped in a few dried bits we had here in the warehouse and look how much softer it feels! Now imagine the transformation if you added some fresh beauties from your florist! Be still my heart 😍

Oh yeah – it’s really coming together now! 

Adding a backdrop to a lounge setup is a great way to add dimension, fill empty vertical space, and draw focus. We used a few sections from our Philip Slatted Arches Backdrop for a simple, geometric touch.

A few giant palms finish things off with an unexpected touch of texture, shape, and boho flair!

FEATURED RENTALS IN THIS LOUNGE:

Elise Sectional
Riley Chairs
Nico Loveseat
5×8 Jute Rug
Callen Rug
Roman Glass Coffee Table
Lilian Accent Table
Mica Stone Accent Table
Philip Slatted Arches
Rhone Vase
Bertie Indigo Mudcloth Pillow
Panya Kilim Pillow
Mesi Kilim Pillow
Woven Boucle Throw Pillow – Natural
Stone Chambray Pillow
Cafe Lights

To add these items to your wishlist with Gathered, click the links to each item, add a heart, view your wishlist & submit. 

Gathered is a specialty rental company based in Moorhead, MN, serving upper and western MN and eastern ND. Use our collection of gorgeous furniture and decor pieces to create one of a kind event spaces, weddings, photo shoots, and trade show displays. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help with your next event or visual display! 

Gathered Is Hiring!

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DELIVERY CREW:

Gathered Boutique Rentals is hiring part time warehouse and delivery crew members for our Moorhead-based rental operation! These heavy lifters will support the fulfillment portion of our business: assisting with the prepping of inventory for client orders, loading and unloading trucks, and making deliveries to event venues and private residences. The ideal candidate will bring energy, a can-do attitude, and problem-solving skills to Gathered’s warehouse. This is a part time, hourly position with primarily night and weekend shifts.

Job duties:

  • Part-time Delivery Crew is responsible for assisting with the delivery of furniture rentals to various event venues and locations.
  • Furniture rentals include: sofas, large shelves, tables, rugs, chairs, and large backdrop wall panels.
  • Tasks include: cleaning and prepping rentals to load; loading rental items into trailers or trucks; securing items inside the trailer or box truck; and unloading items on location.
  • Some locations require carrying items up stairs or into an elevator.
  • Must be comfortable to some degree with heights – some deliveries will require the use of tall ladders for hanging lights.
  • In most cases, crew will be required to interact with our rental client or other onsite contact and must use professional behavior and customer service.
  • Attention to detail is very important to avoid causing damage to rental items in transport or loading in or out of the trailer.
  • All Gathered crew are expected to assist with the general appearance and orderliness of the warehouse and work stations.
  • Some travel may be required
  • Part-time hours mostly include mornings and evenings of Thursday – Monday — sometimes starting as early as 7:00 a.m. or as late as 11:30 p.m.
  • Pays $15 per hour
  • 10-25 Hours per week depending on event schedule.
  • Anticipated start date: 5/1/2022-6/1/22

Job Requirements:

  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
  • Work early mornings, late nights, and weekends when needed.
  • Ability to bend, walk/stand for 8 hours or more and lift 50 pounds.
  • Punctual and dependable.
  • Ability to work and complete tasks without supervision.
  • Properly interpreting floor plans + invoices onsite.
  • Ability to drive a vehicle while hauling a trailer is a bonus!
  • Instant recall of broadway show tune lyrics a plus.

 To Apply – email carrie@gatheredrentalsandevents.com by May 1