So what do you think? Should the stars have to pay the IRS just because they pick up some freebies? What do you think will happen to the whole gift bag industry then? I’m sort of torn on this one. I see why the IRS wants the stars to claim […]

Something that is often overlooked when entertaining is coffee. Whether you’re planning a small dinner party in your home or an event for 300, don’t underestimate the impact of a really good cup of coffee. Let’s face it, you’ve got lots to worry about before the guests arrive: tidying up […]

I am very inspired by nice people. I got a really genuine email yesterday from a girl/woman in Kansas City looking to learn more about event planning. My initial reaction was just to say, “Well, check out my blog!” However, I checked out my blog and realized that there is […]

Any great cook knows that it’s always a good idea to shop for what’s in season. Buy artichokes when they are at their peak, strawberries in summer…you get the drift. I have a theory that it is also smart to buy what the artist feels like painting, what the cook […]

I try and stay on top of good websites, both for my own curiosity and to pass them on to you. I’ve found it so helpful to have a few tried and true places to turn when you need some quick information or inspiration. Take a look at a few […]

A few new things that we like… A cool new product called Sophist-a-plates just became available. These “plates” are a laminated, food safe dye cut good for hors d’oeuvres, pastries or even as a disposable bread and butter plate. We’ve got red roses, white daisies, pink camellias and just plain […]

For some reason on certain holidays I get a lot of motivation. That could be because I am often at home and antsy, looking for a project. More likely, I’ve got the advantage of a coffee pot available and very nearby! New Year’s Day is really no exception. As a […]

If you’re at all like me, you HATE to throw away those old Christmas cards. It seems like there is something intrinsically wrong with tossing that cute photograph of Bif and Susie in their matching tartan plaids. But what exactly does one do, post-holiday, with all of those extra cards? […]

Inevitably when I am interviewed for a magazine or other publication, I am asked: what trends are you seeing? What’s hot now? Here are some cool things that are new, have been around and are coming back. 1) DJ’s with emcees. 2) Gobos in the pool. 3) Cappuccino machines (also cool at […]

My co-blogger (Merri Jill Finstrom at HUTdogs) and I have decided that our second co-blog will cover the topic of what to do before starting your own business. Following are some things I think you should do. To get MJ’s perspective, log on to her blog and then tell us […]