Read about the team at Revel Decor, a Chicago special events management company with an emphasis on luxury service.
You just found a time machine in your Grammie’s basement. Knowing it’s totally safe, what year do you set it to?
1975: the year Donna Summer released “Love to Love You Baby.”
You live under a dictatorship and are forced to enter an Olympic training program. What sport do you choose and why?
Swimming. The chances of escape are better.
If you were stuck in an elevator with one person, who would it be?
Jimmy Fallon.
Where do you hang your hat?
Lincoln Park.
Restaurant recommendations?
Avec will always escape my lips first – even without Koren. Followed by Shaw’s Crab House and West Town Tavern.
Genia manages all aspects of production with her stunning floral design and impeccable eye for lighting, fabric and furniture.
Eugenia "Genia" Shelekhova moved to the United States in 1995 from Ukraine and immediately made a name for herself in the floral and events industry as a freelance designer at several of the top firms in Chicago. In 2006, Genia joined Clint as studio manager responsible for overseeing all design aspects and overall production management for large- and small-scale special events.
Her impeccable eye, stunning floral design and ability to flawlessly bring together lighting, fabric treatments and furniture groupings place her at the top of the event design industry.
You just found a time machine in your Grammie’s basement. Knowing it’s totally safe, what year do you set it to?
I would set it to 1893 for the Columbian Exposition.
You buy a car at a Chicago police auction and discover once you’re home that the trunk is full of gold bullion. Now what?
Bury it.
What is your expertise?
3-dimensional spacial relationships.
Favorite Book?
Man in the High Castle.
Words to live by?
"Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood…. Make big plans… aim high in hope and work."
-Daniel H. Burnham
What’s the most valuable non-academic thing you learned in school? What Halloween costume are you most proud of? You signed up for "Advanced Knitting" at the community center. What do you make for the final exam? Favorite thing about Revel? Name a song on “the soundtrack of your life.”
How to make a fake ID.
Mary Kate Olson. My best friend was Ashley.
A Forever Lazy adult onesie. It’s really cold in our office.
I enjoy being creative everyday.
Call Me Maybe.
You just found a time machine in your Grammie’s basement. Knowing it’s totally safe, what year do you set it to?
The rebellious era of Gay Paris, 1920, or the rebellious era of punk rock’s East Village New York, 1974. I’m a rebel at heart.
Where do you draw inspiration?
This one is too challenging, nothing is off limits from inspiration. I can be waiting in line at the DMV and find something that inspires me. This world is a curious phenomenon and is crammed with nooks and crannies waiting to be examined and reimagined.
Words to live by?
Razzle Dazzle: The secret to success is embracing failure and coming back stronger.
Known around the office as?
B’Nacho.
What do you wish your nickname was?
I once had a guy who was trying to date me call me “Dahlicious.” He got a good laugh, but not a second date.
You signed up for "Advanced Knitting" at the community center. What do you make for the final exam?
All the helmets of the Big 10.
Where do you draw inspiration from?
Fashion, pop culture, and a whole lot of wedding magazines.
Words to live by?
Though this applies to cooking – my other favorite thing to do – it really does work for most situations:
"Learn how to cook. Try new recipes, and learn from your mistakes. Be fearless, and above all have fun."
– Julia Child
In a cage fight, what’s the most ferocious animal you think you could defeat bare handed?
I’m a scrapper—I could beat a mean ass monkey.
What celebrity animal (past or present) would you nominate for President.
TBeethoven, the Saint Bernard.
If you could fill an entire room with one thing, what would it be?
Chocolate and Coca Cola.
A personality trait you’re proud of?
Tenacity.
Known around the office as?
Mars Bar.
In a cage fight, what’s the most ferocious animal you think you could defeat bare handed?
Alex, our Creative Director.
What movie do you love that you hope no one ever catches you watching?
The Notebook.
You signed up for "Advanced Knitting" at the community center. What do you make for the final exam?
A Kangol style hat for Clint.
What is your expertise?
Marveya’s Boss.
If you were stuck in an elevator with one person, who would it be?
The Kardashians.
