Something Different for Entertainment

There is a company - TOOB - Think Outside of the Box that has a fun concept.

They rent inflatable omni half dome screens.  It fits up to 30 people, plays educational IMAX movies, 3-D movies and video games....check it out.

Cymbidium or Cypripedium - WHAT?

Can you tell them apart?  Which is the Cymbidium and which is the Cypripedium?  

Picking out florals for your event can be a difficult task if you don't know what you like, what you don't like, or what's out there for you to choose from.  Even I have a hard time with types and availability of flowers - It's Greek to me.

When attending the ISES Special Event in San Diego one of the floral booths had a GREAT resource.  Check out this website from International Floral Distributors Inc. and go to the "Flower Search" page or "Flower Gallery" link.  Here you can  peruse thru flowers you might like, or even not know about that are in season and match your colors for your event.  

Could you guess which was which between the two?

Cypripedium is the first one, and Cymbidium the second one on the stem....

Allie's Big Day!

Last Saturday we celebrated Allie's Bat Mitzvah.  After a year of planning, I experienced the best reward in Event Planning- seeing the event come to fruition.  Here are some photos of the prepping (we made signs for the carnival, Nico Designs getting flowers detailed), and the canopies that LBPS placed inside the Stella Mare's Event Center.

Wednesday we had to make a weather call.  We had rain in the forecast (although we did not experience a drop) and a high of 57 forecasted.  Nicole, from Classic Party Rentals was instrumental in making the 'Carnival Tent' as cozy and enjoyable as a summer's night.

We brought in a palm reader, caricaturist and juggler from AMS Entertainment.

The cotton candy and popcorn machine from Santa Barbara Jumps were a great treat for adults and kids alike.  The balloons (both the arch and inside the center) were a great finishing touch to the themed event brought in by Balloons by Chris.  

The night was a big hit with kids entertained by You Should Be Dancing DJ services and a great dining experience.  The finishing touch, a delectable cake from Boris Bakery on Milpas was a sweet ending to a memorable day for Allie, family and friends.

Enjoy the show - 

GREAT resource

This is a great way to let your guests know more about what they can do when they come visit for your special event car free.  

They list things to do, maps, discounts and have a lot of useful tips and information for all.

Fun Favors

This afternoon I was talking to the very talanted Laura Sangas from Cody Floral and we remenisced about our findings from the ISES event last week (I probably will not stop blogging about it until Halloween - tee hee).

Check this out, this was her favorite:

Whatever the occasion or event….there is always an excuse to add a little BEDAZZLE! Bedazzle My Bonbons is the hottest edible glitter chocolate of the season. From corporate gifts, party favors, gift baskets, centerpieces and even customized colored glitter bonbons - everyone is finding an excuse to use Bedazzle. So whether it is Bulk bonbons for a unique dessert display or parting gifts for your guests...Bedazzle My Bonbon has something for everyone!

Go Green Disposables - And they look GOOD!!!

Last week's ISES event will bring new ideas and surprises to the blog for months to come.

This is something unique and smart. I am a culinary aficionado at heart. This company provides one of a kind disposable serving dishes and utensils for your next event.

Disposable mini dishes
Bamboo mini dishes
Natural mini dishes
Porcelain & glassware mini dishes
Silver mini dishes
Bamboo picks & skewers

Vist their Websites for a catalog and price list

www.sweetflavorfl.com
www.catererstore.com

Unique Local Gift

Clients constantly ask for a unique and local gift or favor for guests of the event.

Here is a great gift given to me by a dear friend of mine - an Aromatherapy Beeswax Candle.  It's made of pure natural beeswax and scented with essential oils and lavender for Mental Clarity (everyone who knows me is glad I have it).

Check out the Rivendell website to find some other reasonably priced, unique, local, organic gifts.