Crafting the Experience

CRAFTING the Experience:
The Story of "Dinner at Moth's"

Text by Ksenia Aseeva

The whimsical concept of "Dinner at Moth's" emerged from a journey that weaves together elements of nature, design, performance, storytelling, tablescaping, fashion, and a dash of fairytale magic.

Like a masterpiece taking shape, this UNIQUE concept evolved from an initial sketch, blending a myriad of details together, into a cohesive reality.

I first made this sketch in 2022, a year before it all materialized, and initially it was called “The "MOTH”. As everything in life, concepts do evolve as we acquire new experiences and skills. And that exactly what happened with The Moth evolving into "Dinner at Moth's".

This is “a fall 2023 season” PASSION project that brings together everything that I love and passionate about: design, craft, performance, art of the table, and most of all STORYTELLING, as I strongly believe that everything should have a story as that’s how the design magic happens.

STORYLINE

"Dinner at Moth's" invites guests into an otherworldly experience where The "MOTH, a captivating and enigmatic host, dressed in a dusky lavender gown, orchestrates a dinner party deep within a whimsical forest.

The ambiance evokes a blend of Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night's Dream" with a gothic twist, reminiscent of Tim Burton's fantastical and darkly WHIMSICAL aesthetic.

Guests are transported into a surreal world where nature intertwines with intricate decor, creating an unforgettable EXPERIENCE that balances elegance and eerie charm.