Party Themes, Concepts and Excuses It’s a natural initial conversation. You’re each testing the waters, trying to find common ground. Common interests, likes, dislikes, favorite movies, taste in flowers. Taste in flowers? No, this is not a first date of the romantic sort, but the first date with your party […]

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 […]

Lots of businesses these days are asked repeatedly for donations to a particular non-profit organization in the form of cash, gifts for a silent auction, gift certicates, etc. In addition, many schools are involved in selling “scrip.” In general, I like the scrip concept. Essentially, a non-profit organization rounds up […]

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 […]

Forever asked and always in search of what works…Here are a few more ideas about tried and true, sure fire successes. Casseroles, S’Mores And Do-It-Yourself Anything. I swear to you when I say that casseroles are just the hit! Every customer that I’ve had any influence on lately has heard […]

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? […]