Since tomorrow is International Talk Like A Pirate Day, I thought it would be fun to serve up some cocktail recipes made famous by pirates! Now, I’ll be honest, pirates were not the nicest guys in the world to ever sail a boat, what with all of that pillaging and […]
I’ve been doing a lot of morning shows lately and many have asked me to focus on the idea of entertaining on a budget. Wine is notoriously expensive, so when people think budget, they don’t think wine. But I’m going to change your mind on that! And show you how […]
A summer feast for your eyes! Take a look at these gorgeously decorated tables! I love outdoor entertaining, especially in summer! The evenings are long. The weather is warm. (That’s a euphemism for crazy stinkin’ HOT!, but warm sounds nicer doesn’t it?) And the pace is still leisurely slow. Who […]
Last year QuickStaff asked top event planners (I was honored to be one of them!) what three tools most help me run my business. If you’re looking for ways to run your biz more efficiently, you’ve got to check out their feature 28 Event Planners Reveal: Their 3 Essential Planning […]
I’m pretty sure you already know how to “party” like a celebrity. You know, do something completely embarrassing and awful your publicist will come unglued over and then tweet the scandal while you’re doing it! (But this isn’t about running naked through the streets after a brawl at a pool […]
The leaves are starting to turn! And so are seasonal wedding color palettes! We kicked off 2017 with ‘Greenery’ being the Pantone color of the year. We saw many brides design around this fresh, vibrant hue. As we segue into fall, we’re even more excited to find metallics dominating the […]
Don’t toss your empties! Repurpose them for a drinks-themed party! I’m a big fan of recycling. And, I’m not gonna lie, I’m also a fan of a nice boozy drink. (How’s that for a segue?) Vodka is my go-to — no surprise for those who read my blogs regularly. But […]
While everyone else is barbecuing this weekend you can be hula dancing! Having a Labor Day Luau is the perfect way to send off summer and host a fun get together with friends. Here are some ideas for putting together a down n’ dirty luau quickly. Get Everyone Lei-ed! You […]
Not your Grandma’s wedding! Skip the old, plenty of new, something borrowed, a suit that’s blue! Are you planning a wedding? Being engaged is pure bliss, isn’t it — what with everyone around you keeping their unsolicited advice to themselves? HA! Something about a wedding seems to bring out people’s […]
Labor Day gives us an excuse to send off summer in style! We can enjoy those fresh cut flowers, juicy fruits, and BBQ grill marks one last time before the autumn weather hits us. (everywhere, that is, besides California where there is just summer and “a little less” summer!) Here […]
