IN GOOD COMPANY IGC-2012 Hire Catalogue

HIRE CATALOGUE 2012

IN GOOD COMPANY Hire Catalogue

DIY DCOR
Find in this catalogue, over 100 of our most popular goodies available for hire as well as professional tips, ideas, and solutions for any party and every budget. This easy to read dcor catalogue combines quirky inspiration with nuts-and-bolts how-to for stunning results. For those looking to make the most of their budget and to create a stylish party, this guide is a start-to-finish resource to keep handy all year long.

OUR TOP 5 TIPS FOR DIY DECOR Whilst magazines, websites and blogs are a treasure trove of inspiration and ideas for planning your event, it is important that the Y in DIY is a reflection of yourself. To coin a phrase by William Morris have nothing at your event that you do not know to be useful of believe to be beautiful. The most impactful way to work in something handmade is to focus on the elements guests will see up close, like stationery or centrepieces, and also on things they will be able to touch and enjoy, like party favours. Creating your own decor is fun, but it is also time-consuming. Think about how much time you have to spend on each project and what you are good at. Even if you're crafty, it is really hard to make everything yourself, so consider bringing someone else onboard to help. For great, inexpensive materials raid your own house: coffee filters make lovely faux flowers, plain rope knotted around napkins looks cute and stamp a design on butcher paper to cover the table. Or better yet purchase items that can be used in your home afterwards. Just about everything can be hired/borrowed. But remember, sometimes it is not more cost efficient to hire, and it may be worthwhile to actually purchase the goods. Assign the task to someone to ensure that all goods that are hired do not go astray and are returned promptly. Also, take into account the contingency cost should an item be lost or broken. Lastly, if you know what you want and you are the type of person that usually does not change their mind, then order as soon as possible. By placing the order and confirming with the vendor, you could avoid lack of availability or sudden inflation costs.

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CONTENTS
Fabric Table Runners, Napkins Signs, Mirror Glass Votives, Glass Jars, Glass Hurricanes, Silver Candle Sticks, Silver Candelabra

LINEN ............................................................................................................. 5

DECORATIONS ............................................................................................... 7

LIGHTING ...................................................................................................... 9

TABLEWARE .................................................................................................. 11
Charger plates, Dinnerware, Cutlery, Tea ware, Buffet Platters, Glassware, Silver Champagne Buckets

CENTREPIECES ............................................................................................. 12
Glass Bottles, Crates, Glass Vases, Glass Jars, Glass Bell Jars, Wire Bird Cages, Silver Tiered Stands, Apothecary and Glass Jars, Cake Stands

ENTERTAINMENT........................................................................................... 21
Instant Cameras, Photo Booth Props on a Stick, Lawn Games, Vintage Typewriter

TERMS AND CONDITIONS ........................................................................... 22

IN GOOD COMPANY www.ingoodcompany.co.za 52nd 6th Street Parkhurst 2193 011 447 1628, 079 041 8927 contactus@ingoodcompany.co.za

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LINEN

Fabric Table Runners Create one large table to seat the crowd by pushing tables together and hiding the resulting seams with table runners. Use identical cloths for all tables, and place the runners crosswise over the top rather than lengthwise, and their purpose becomes twofold: They add detail to your table and serve as place mats. Each runner is a piece of fabric with its raw edges turned under and topstitched.

IN GOOD COMPANY HIRE Fabric Runners

1.5m R15 each for hire, 2.5m R25 each for hire

Fabric Napkins

Beautifully folded napkins set the scene for a meal to remember. For best results, start with clean, pressed linen or cotton napkins. Be sure to starch them, and press each fold as you work. If you're expecting a sizable crowd for dinner, start your folding early. The Water lily Fold- this fold will be familiar to anyone who has ever made a paper fortuneteller. The centre provides the perfect spot to place a dinner roll, party favor, or place card. Fold a dinner napkin in half diagonally both ways, pressing to crease. Unfold napkin, flip over, and fold top corners to center point. Repeat with bottom corners, so all meet at the center. Flip the napkin over, and fold the corners to meet at the center. With a finger pressing down on the center of napkin, reach underneath and pull up the flap at each corner to create the petals.

IN GOOD COMPANY HIRE Gingham Cotton Napkins

Available in pink, red, coral, green, aqua and lilac R5 each for hire

Napkins on a Roll

These napkins are made from 100% cotton and come on rolls of either 12 or 25 napkins which are perforated and can be torn off as required. The napkins can be laundered at least 6 times, and are recyclable and biodegradable.

IN GOOD COMPANY SHOP Napkins on a Roll

Breakfast Napkins 20 x 20cm 25 napkins on a roll R150 to buy Printed Breakfast Napkins 20 x 20cm 25 on a roll R175 to buy Dinner Napkins 40 x 40cm 12 napkins on a roll R180 to buy

5 CREATIVE IDEAS WITH PAINT CHIPS 1. Make invitations for a house warming, a paint the town red Bachelorette, or What colour will the nursery be? Baby shower. 2. Match the Colours Game for kids. 3. Little gift tags. 4. Pretty place cards. 5. Punch out shapes for a mini garland.

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DECORATIONS Make Your Own Garlands

Stitch together paper flags or circles with a sewing machine, and hang the garlands on the guestbook or cake table. It takes no time at all and looks charming.

IN GOOD COMPANY SHOP Fabric Bunting

R5 per pennant to buy

Signs

Wooden signs to welcome and direct your guests. Perfect for weddings, large celebrations and party venues.

IN GOOD COMPANY HIRE Wooden Signs

R30 each for hire

Chalkboard Arrows
R100 to buy

Chalkboard Hearts/Daisies
Small R100 each to buy Medium R135 each to buy Large R165 each to buy

Mirror, Mirror

When topped with shimmering votive candles, a mirror becomes a pool of reflective light that casts a glow onto the reception tables.

IN GOOD COMPANY HIRE Beveled Square Mirrors

40 x 40cm R20 for hire

Mood Board

The most successful events draw inspiration from an overarching theme rather than a single object. For example a "Great Gatsby"-style party with parasols, croquet, and mint juleps could be hugely successful, while a beach wedding with seashells everywhere and on everything is overkill. Not everything needs to be matchy-match.

Pinterest

Pinterest lets you organise and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. People use pin boards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and organise their favourite recipes. Best of all, you can browse pin boards created by other people. Browsing pin boards is a fun way to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests. To get started, request an invite.

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LIGHTING
The glow of candlelight can lend a warm, romantic glow. From simple votives that you can buy at the store to shimmering luminaries that you can craft yourself, candles are a versatile tool that can create a magical ambiance. Place candles everywhere -- not just on tables but also on ledges and in little nooks and crannies. (Check with the site manager about any restrictions.) Candles also make a pretty centerpiece all on their own.

Glass Votives and Jars Flickering votive candles in glass holders cast amazing patterns and colours especially on white or ivory tablecloths.

IN GOOD COMPANY SHOP LED BATTERY TEALIGHTS

Flickering LED tea lights that mimics a real candle. Batteries included (lasting over 40 hours). On/off switch. No flame and no smoke, these are the perfect, safe alternative to candles. Available in gold, silver or white. R65 for 6

IN GOOD COMPANY HIRE Glass Jars

Small R5 each Medium R10 each Large R20 each For a special touch, add high and low pillar candles in glass hurricanes or on candle stands.

IN GOOD COMPANY HIRE Glass Hurricanes

Small R5 each for hire Medium R10 each for hire Large R15 each for hire

IN GOOD COMPANY HIRE Silver Pillar Candle Sticks

Small R10 each for hire Medium R20 each for hire Large R35 each for hire For an enchanting touch, use a beautiful candelabra and decorate with three to five hanging teardrop glass votive candles and delicate vines wrapped around the top.

IN GOOD COMPANY HIRE Silver Candelabra

R50 for hire

CANDLE SAFETY

Always place your candles/tea lights in a suitable fire resistant candleholder. Make sure the candleholder holds the candle/tea light firmly and is on a flat and stable surface to stop it falling over. Always put the candleholder on a heat resistant surface. Always leave at least 10cm between burning candles/ tea lights and never place them under shelves or other enclosed spaces. Keep candles/tea lights, matches and lighters out of the reach of children and pets.

Keep candles/tea lights away from curtains, furniture and anything else that can catch fire. Always put candles/tea lights out and leave to cool down before you try to move them. Always put candles/tea lights out when you are out of the room and when you go to sleep. Use a candle snuffer or a metal spoon to put the candle/ tea light out it is safer than blowing them out which can send sparks and hot wax flying.

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TABLEWARE
IN GOOD COMPANY HIRE Charger plates
Available in gold and silver R5 each

IN GOOD COMPANY HIRE Cutlery

Fork, knife, spoon or teaspoon R2 each for hire

IN GOOD COMPANY HIRE Dinnerware

Dinner plate, side plate, bowl R5 each for hire

IN GOOD COMPANY HIRE Tea ware

Teapot R10 for hire Sugar Pot R5 each for hire Creamer R5 each for hire Teacup and Saucer R5 each for hire

HOW TO SET A FORMAL TABLE Special occasions often require a more formal table than the traditional five-piece place setting. Luckily, the modern art of table setting is quite simple once you understand a few basics. You begin eating a meal by using the flatware at the outside left and right, and then work toward the plate as the meal proceeds. Stemware is set above and to the right of the dinner plate; bread-and-butter plates sit above the plate. Flatware should align with the bottom rim of the charger, a large plate, which will be removed after everyone spreads his napkin on his lap. The water glass stands above the dinner knife, white wine to its right, and red wine top centre. Napkin rings may be used as a festive decoration.

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BUFFET
IN GOOD COMPANY HIRE White Rectangular Platters
R20 each for hire

White Round Platters

R20 each for hire

White Square Platters

R20 each for hire

BUFFET TIPS There are no rules governing the layout of a buffet, but an efficient setup and well-considered menu choices will keep food fresh and guests happy. Stack plates at the head of the table and silverware and napkins at the end. Arrange the table so guests can access food from both sides. Start with the main courses; for accompanying condiments, put one bowl on each side of the serving dish. Next come the sides; rather than using spoons and forks, provide nice-looking tongs, which will allow guests to serve themselves easily while holding a plate. For hot foods, heat platters first. Place cold foods on ice. (Dont put all the food out at once; refresh the buffet as needed.) Keep dessert in the kitchen until after the main meal.

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CENTREPIECES
Glassware
Even the common wine glass can be transformed into a decorative element on the table. Fashion mini lampshades out of paper, and place over the glass with a battery tea light inside.

Glasses
Red Wine R5 each White Wine R5 each Champagne R5 each Highball R 5 each

Bashew Glass Bottles

R5 each to hire

Silver Champagne Buckets

R50 each for hire

Glass Bottles

Instead of centerpieces with oodles of blooms in them, consider spreading out petite bottles filled with a few flower stems.

Vintage Glass Bottles

Available in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink and clear R5 each for hire R25 each to buy

Glass Vases
Rather than mix flowers in one solitary arrangement, keep them separate, making three different arrays and positioning them together for impact. There's power in numbers and to create cohesion among them, use the same vessels throughout.

Glass Vases
Small R10 each for hire Medium R20 each for hire Large R30 each for hire

Crates
Wooden Crates R20 each to hire Ceramic Crates R20 each to hire

Each place should be set with all the glasses that will be used during dinner (except dessert-wine glasses)- The water glass belongs to the right of the plate, just above the knife. Wineglasses should be set to the right of the water glasses in the order in which they will be used. For cocktail parties, allow for a half a kilogramme of ice for each guest, as well as three drinks, three glasses, and three cocktail napkins per person for a two-hour party.

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CENTREPIECES
Glass Jars
Jars of varying sizes, shapes, and materials can be unified with mere paper bags to serve as fresh, bright centerpieces at a casual party. Slip the lunch bags over the containers and cinch the tops loosely with ribbons tied in bows.

Glass Jars
Small R5 for hire Medium R10 for hire Large R15 for hire

Glass Bell Jars

If you're the hunter-gatherer type, you'll love a tablescape that shows off your favorite flea-market treasures: game pieces, vintage keys, and even animal figurines. The key: giving them a sophisticated edge. The secret: spray-painting them all one colour for an upscale look, ensuring that what could've looked hodge-podge becomes modern and chic

Glass Bell Jars

Small R10 each for hire Medium R15 each for hire Large R20 each for hire

Wire Bird Cages

Available in grey and cream Medium R20 each for hire Large R30 each for hire

Decorative Elements
Ceramic Bunnies R20 each for hire Giant Wooden Toadstools R20 each for hire Grass Squares R10 each for hire

Vintage Books and other ornaments

Small R5 each Medium R10 each Large R20 each

White Plastic Retro Frames

R10 each

Make the guest(s) of honour shine by setting framed photos on the table. To make menu and place cards more interesting, consider using an atypical shape instead of a square or rectangle.

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CENTREPIECES

Silver Tiered Stands, Apothecary Jars, Cake Stands

Create a fanciful sweet dessert buffet that will instill childlike anticipation in every guest. Treats are playfully displayed on cake stands and tiered plates and in paper cups and bags, as they would be at an old-time carnival.

IN GOOD COMPANY FOR HIRE Silver Tiered Stands

Small 1 tier R20 for hire Medium 2 tiers R40 for hire Large 3 tiers R60 for hire

Ceramic Tiered Plates

R20 for hire

Apothecary and Glass Jars

Small R10 for hire Medium R20 for hire Large R30 for hire

Ceramic and Glass Cake Stands

Small R30 for hire Medium R40 for hire Large R50 for hire

Silver Sweet Scoops

R5 each for hire

A slice of wedding cake concludes your special day, but if you love desserts, why stop there? Follow international trends and have a dessert buffet. Organise the buffet around a theme to create a unified look and this will help narrow down the choices of what to include. While many of the desserts can be catered pastries and baked goods, part of the fun is finding store-bought goodies such as truffles, sweets and lollipops. For mouth-watering presentations, set the table with both grand confections and bitesize goodies; guests will surely love sampling from such a tempting display. And of course, you can still serve that stunning wedding cake. In fact, serve more than one!

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ENTERTAINMENT Instant Cameras

Set up a table with an instant camera and lots of film, as well as a bulletin board and drawing pins for displaying the photos. Ask your guests to take the lead and get other guests to participate throw in some photo booth props. Afterwards, transfer snapshots to a keepsake album.

IN GOOD COMPANY Polaroid Camera

R200 for hire

Polaroid Film
R50 for 10 shots to buy

Photo Booth Props on a Stick

R50 for set of props for hire

Lawn Games

Keep guests entertained during the cocktail hour with a few traditional lawn games.

IN GOOD COMPANY HIRE Croquet Set

R100 for hire

Boucce
R100 for hire

Typewriter

Set out an old-fashioned typewriter with long sheets of paper for guests to write good wishes as the feeling strikes.

IN GOOD COMPANY HIRE Vintage Typewriter

R200 for hire

The secret to a great party? Lively conversation. Help your guests turn awkward silences into warm camaraderie with fun and games that will encourage socialising.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

IN GOOD COMPANY HIRE ONLY APPLIES TO THE GREATER JOHANNESBURG AREA

RENTAL POLICY Browse our stylish collection in our as good as new category for products you would like to borrow and add them to your cart. Your borrowed items will be carefully packaged and collected by you in as good as new condition. You are able to receive your borrowed items up to 3 business days before your event. Keep your borrowed items for up to 7 days for your event. Pack everything in the original packaging it came in and return. BOOKING AND PAYMENT Goods must be booked at least one week in advance. Your booking is only confirmed on receipt of your written acceptance of quote via e-mail together with your proof of deposit payment. A deposit of 50% of the order total is required to secure your booking and must be paid one week prior to the function. In addition, a R100 breakage deposit is levied and is to be paid. This will be refunded directly into your bank account once the goods have been checked on return. Payments to be executed via electronic transfer before collection. No cheque deposits accepted, because of the 14-day clearing period. The balance due must reflect in our bank account prior to your collection. Prices are only valid for 30 days from date of quotation. COLLECTION AND RETURNS We do not deliver hire goods. Goods must be collected and returned to our premises by the customer. When youre ready to borrow an item, simply browse our site and make your selection, the item is then packaged ready for you to collect from our store. When youre ready to return the items, place the goods in the packaging supplied, and return to our store. We do not set up any of the goods; full instructions will be provided/forwarded if necessary. Goods can be kept for up to 7 days for your event. After which, a late fee of the full hire price per week will be charged. Return time for party goods will be discussed on collection, to avoid additional charges being incurred. CONDITION We hope you care for our goods as if they were your own and that the goods are returned in much the same way they were received. We understand that there will be everyday wear or tear and there is no additional fee assessed in these instances. However, if the goods are abused, broken beyond everyday wear and tear or lost, your account will be charged a reasonable repair or replacement fee if optional. Some items, however, are not easily replaceable and a fee, up to full retail replacement, may be charged. All goods must be packed and returned at point of collection. Crockery, cutlery and glassware must be washed after use and stacked in boxes provided. Fabric to be placed in bag(s) provided, no laundering required.

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Please advise should you wish to do any crafts as paint etc may damage the material. Please take care when using candles and sparklers as these damage the tablecloths and covers and will be charged for at the full replacement value. Any table cloths returned in mildewed conditions, heavily stained with candle wax, wine, torn or cigarette burned will be charged for at the full replacement value or if it can be salvaged a cleaning fee will be applied and deducted from the deposit. Outdoor equipment must be placed under cover in rainy weather; damaged goods will incur additional charges. Any goods lost, damaged or broken will be billed at the full replacement value and is payable immediately. AVAILABILITY Our goods are subject to availability. You will be able to collect your items 3 business days before your event date. CHANGES OR CANCELLATION Orders can be cancelled in full without charge up to 5 business days before the scheduled event date. Orders cancelled in full after that time will be subject to full rental charges. Changes to orders can be made at any time up to 5 business days before the scheduled event date. CONDITION All of our items are either brand new or in as good as new condition. Each item goes through a process of quality control before we allow it to be hired by one of our customers. PURCHASING Many of our rental items are available for purchase. Simply visit our online shop www.ingoodcompany.co.za/ goodies. If the item is not featured there, please email us at contactus@ingoodcompany.co.za or call 079 041 8927 for details.

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linen | tableware | decorations | favours

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