Fall into the Season

Easy Fall Tablescape

The "unofficial" end to summer had barely passed us by. In fact, I was still enjoying the extended holiday weekend when I noticed the Pumpkin Spice Latte had made its return to Starbucks. Still preoccupied with the obscene temperatures here in Phoenix, I had failed to consider that fall is upon us- according to Starbucks, [...]

Cupcakes Galore… Indulge your Sweet Tooth

Banana Caramel Cupcakes

Cupcakes are all the rage. And while they have been a dessert staple for what feels like forever, these little servings of heaven have become trendy. And I mean trendy in its fullest capacity. While the popularity of the cupcake has been on the rise for several years now – thanks to Sprinkles Cupcakes – [...]

Trends for Engagement Photos: Couples Opt for Magazine-Style Layouts

I DO Engagement Photo

While recuperating on Sunday from eating too much (and just being lazy), I caught up on some newspaper action and wanted to share an article with you that caught my eye.  I tend to go right to the Living, Style and Entertainment sections and was delighted to see an article on a wedding trend: engagement [...]

The Royals Know How to Throw a Party

Royal Wedding

It has been some time since my last post and a lot seems to have transpired.  I have been relishing in the new arrival of a baby girl – who true to my event planning nature, arrived on a scheduled date that was in my outlook calendar.  Schedules seem to have become a thing of [...]

Linen Obsessed Part 2: Hot Fabric Trends

Linen Obsessed Part 2

Have I mentioned that I am obsessed with linens yet?  Oh, wait… I did in another post dedicated to linens.  Well… good for you, I love linens so much, you get another post.  This one dedicated to the hot fabric trends of 2011.  So here's to the fabrics  you want to showcase at your events [...]

Blossoming Baby Showers

Blossoming Baby Showers

As March approaches, we sense that spring is in the air.  For us Arizonans, it is a brief period of glorious weather before the summer heat sets in.  During this time we enjoy the warm temperatures, ever-beautiful sunshine and blossoming desert.  With the emergence of this season, I would like to write about something that [...]

Linen Obsessed Part 1: Hot Color Trends

Inspired by color2

I am totally obsessed with linens.  Those glorious pieces of fabric that drape tables in all kinds of colors, textures, patterns and sizes make me so happy.  They are, without a doubt, one of my favorite elements of the events industry.  And, in my opinion, they play one of the more important roles when it comes to [...]

Inspired by Color

Inspired by Color

Happy Valentine's Day… much love to you from Let's Party Magazine and yours truly.  Today, I'm inspired by love and delicious chocolates (but that's another story).  And the inspiration I feel got me thinking… when we design an event, what are we inspired by?  Where do we get our inspiration?  In terms of decor and [...]

Trends and Pop Culture: I Love Hollywood

I Love Hollywood

As I think I have mentioned before… I love Hollywood and all of the celebrity nonsense that surrounds it.  Celebrity gossip reads are a personal favorite and it seems a day is not complete without getting the latest updates.  I consider Pop Culture an area of expertise if you will – as there are times [...]

Celebrate Valentine’s Day… Without the Tradition

Candy Hearts

I will be honest: despite my love of romance, Valentine's Day is not at the top of my list when it comes to favorite holidays.  Sure, the decorations, candy and flowers associated with it are nice (glitter-covered hearts, roses and candies that say "text me") – but I wonder… are they necessary?  For me personally, [...]