Los Angeles & Orange County · Boutique Event Styling

Every setup tells a story.

We create visually striking, Instagram-ready celebrations — aesthetic picnics, birthday parties, private showers, proposals, and brand gatherings — with a European eye for detail and an easy California spirit.

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LA & OCmarkets we style in
Boutiquehands-on, founder-led
Pinterest-readyevery single time
Aesthetic picnic setup with sheer canopy and purple pillows Elegant table styling with roses and pearls Dessert styling with macarons and gold palm accents
Founder-styled,
every event
European aesthetic+ California ease
Visual storytellingin every detail
Boutique approachfounder-led
Natural texturesflorals, fabric, candlelight
Content-readyInstagram & Pinterest
What we do

Services

From an intimate beach picnic to a full brand activation — every setup is designed around how it should feel, not just how it should look.

01

Aesthetic Picnic Setups

Beach, park, or backyard — low tables, textiles, candles, and florals styled for the moment.

02

Birthday Parties

Kids and adults alike, from themed backdrops to full balloon installations.

03

Private Celebrations

Bridal showers, baby showers, proposals, and anniversaries — styled intimately.

04

Brand & Influencer Events

Content-ready gatherings designed for both guests and the camera.

05

Table Styling & Decor

Full tablescapes — linens, glassware, florals, and lighting, tied to a single mood.

06

Balloon Installations

Organic garlands, arches, and backdrops built by hand, not off a shelf.

07

Themed Setups

Boho, romantic, Italian summer, coastal, garden — a full world for every theme.

08

Styling for Photoshoots

Sets built specifically for content creation and editorial-style shoots.

Selected work

Portfolio

A look inside real setups across Los Angeles & Orange County — grouped by the kind of story each one tells.

Purple picnic setup with sheer canopyPicnic Setup
Oceanfront picnic setupPicnic Setup
Picnic table detail in an orange grovePicnic Setup
Birthday balloon arch with gold and blush balloonsBirthday
Pink birthday backdrop with floral butterfliesBirthday
Birthday step and repeat with pampas grassBirthday
Pampas grass pedestal styling for birthdayBirthday
Halloween themed dessert table and balloon archBirthday
Boho birthday photo backdrop with vintage bicycleBirthday
Ukrainian community appreciation event bannerCultural Event
Ukrainian-themed photo backdrop with red garlandsCultural Event
Ukrainian floral crown styling detailCultural Event
Boho ribbon fringe backdrop with hay bales and rugsThemed Setup
Entrance decor for OC Boho Fest marketBrand Activation
Vintage blue van decor feature for OC Boho FestBrand Activation
Winter holiday market character meet and greetHoliday Event
Frozen themed Olaf mascot with balloon garlandHoliday Event
Frozen character meet and greet holiday eventHoliday Event
Pink rose table runner with pearls and candlesTablescape
Italian summer lemon-themed table stylingTablescape
Black and gold elegant tablescape with dried floralsTablescape
Macaron tower and dessert styling with gold palmDessert Styling
Dessert table styled on a hillside terraceDessert Styling
Boho wreath backdrop with pampas and fairy lightsPhoto Backdrop
Fire performance entertainment at a holiday eventLive Entertainment
Candy cane themed bubble show performanceLive Entertainment
In detail

A few stories, in full

Case 01 · Los Angeles

Luxury Picnic Birthday

  • 8 guests, private celebration
  • Low tables, textiles, candles & florals
  • Fully personalized details
Result — a fully styled, Instagram-ready event
Case 02 · Orange County

Kids Birthday Party

  • 15 kids + parents
  • Themed decor, balloons & table styling
  • Full outdoor layout
Result — a stress-free celebration, happy kids
Case 03 · Los Angeles

Brand / Influencer Gathering

  • 10–12 guests
  • Aesthetic table styling & branded props
  • Built for content creation
Result — content creation + brand exposure
Clients & Partners

We collaborate with trusted local vendors

Every setup is a small production — we work closely with local venues, artisans, and creators across LA & OC to bring each vision to life seamlessly.

Local venues & private residences Balloon artists Florists Rental companies Photographers & content creators
Kind words

What clients say

“

Everything was beautifully styled. It felt like a Pinterest dream.

Julia — Los Angeles
“

The setup exceeded expectations. Every detail was thoughtful.

Anna — Birthday Event, Orange County
“

Perfect aesthetic for photos and content.

Brand Event — Los Angeles
Daria Makieieva, Founder of La La Fun
Founder & Creative Director

Daria Makieieva

Bringing joy, beauty, and unforgettable moments.

Daria is a Los Angeles–based event stylist with a passion for aesthetics, details, and visual storytelling. She combines European elegance with California ease, creating events that feel intimate, stylish, and effortlessly beautiful. La La Fun was created to bring that same feeling into every celebration it touches — from a quiet picnic for two to a full brand activation for a hundred.

Press & Media

Featured in

La La Fun's work and methodology have been featured across event industry and lifestyle press.

Event Industry News

Daria Makieieva's 2025 methodology formalises emotion-led, safety-forward event design

A look at how Daria's approach brings emotional intention and safety planning together in live event design.

Read the feature → LA Weekly

From Story to Flow: How Daria Makieieva Codified a Safer, More Human Event Experience

An exploration of how Daria reshaped event design around emotional flow, narrative and guest safety.

Read the feature → Impact Wealth

The Atmosphere Architect: How Daria Makieieva Designs Emotion, Not Just Events

A profile on Daria's philosophy of designing the emotional experience of a space, not just its logistics.

Read the feature →
Let's plan something beautiful

Contact & Booking

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