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I love being inspired by my peers! Look what happens when wildly talented women collaborate on a project, the results are amazing. This was my favorite display on Sunday at BAM. Congratulations to Sarah and Leah of Blossom and Branch, Jillian of 100 Layer Cake and Jenna of Love, Jenna. Your work is stunning and […]

New York City event designer, Lindsay Landman had a two event Bat Mitzvah the day before she left for India. She recruited help and I happily volunteered. We spent the afternoon cutting roses and carnations and then made 96 flower balls for the centerpieces. While I design flowers and produce arrangements on a small scale […]

If you are getting married and still shopping for your dress and have not been to Gabriella New York Bridal Salon yet, I am delighted to inform you that there will be a couture dressing experience the first weekend in February. Owner Gabriella Risatti and her team always strive to give brides a warm and […]

New York has answered my holiday shopping woes. If you do not live here or only visit New York infrequently, I recommend you visit the holiday markets at Bryant Park (they have ice skating, too!), Union Square or Columbus Circle. They offer beautiful, quality and interesting gift items. But for those of us who have […]

This gorgeous new book is an excellent addition to my event planning library. My favorite Colin Cowie bits from this book are: 1.) Invitation envelope liners #4 on page 205. Find inspiration in the most beautifulpaper and plan your party around it. 2.) Good-night wishes on page 207. When planning a destination wedding, for turndown […]

Lucky to live in New York City almost always, yesterday was no exception. I had the honor and pleasure of meeting fashion great and designer extraordinaire Monique Lhullier and her husband and CEO Tom Bugbee. The models looked stunning in her bridal gowns and there was buzz about her spring line that will debut in […]