Read of the Month: Zero to One: Notes on Startups or How to Build the Future
Feeling entrepreneurial? Or perhaps want to think more like potential clients who are? Then check out this book by Peter Theil available here at amazon.com
Mint Juleps at the Kentucky Derby? Eater Says Otherwise
For you Kentucky Derby fans, the Mint Julep is the signature cocktail to celebrate with. However, according to this article from Eater, they haven't served it there in over 18 years. But that doesn't mean you still can't enjoy them. Here is a recipe so you can...
Cinco De Mayo Recipes
Cinco de Mayo is a great time to make delicious foods and drink up on your favorite style of margaritas. Check out these recipes from All Recipes and enjoy!
Mother’s Day Brunch
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10th 2015, which means it will be here before you know it. Plan something special this year and make her brunch! Here are some great recipes from Good Housekeeping, All Recipes and Epicurious. (Click the image to view the website.)
NFL Draft Townhttp://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000480120/article/draft-town-presented-by-oikos-triple-zero
Chicago is proud to be hosting the first ever, NFL Draft Town. The NFL Draft is typically held in New York City, but this year, they Chicago will be hosting the draft for the first time in nearly 50 years. And Chicago is pretty excited about it. The City is teaming...
Read of the Month: Zero to One: Notes on Startups or How to Build the Future
Feeling entrepreneurial? Or perhaps want to think more like potential clients who are? Then check out this book by Peter Theil available here at amazon.com
Mint Juleps at the Kentucky Derby? Eater Says Otherwise
For you Kentucky Derby fans, the Mint Julep is the signature cocktail to celebrate with. However, according to this article from Eater, they haven't served it there in over 18 years. But that doesn't mean you still can't enjoy them. Here is a recipe so you can...
Cinco De Mayo Recipes
Cinco de Mayo is a great time to make delicious foods and drink up on your favorite style of margaritas. Check out these recipes from All Recipes and enjoy!
Mother’s Day Brunch
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10th 2015, which means it will be here before you know it. Plan something special this year and make her brunch! Here are some great recipes from Good Housekeeping, All Recipes and Epicurious. (Click the image to view the website.)
NFL Draft Townhttp://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000480120/article/draft-town-presented-by-oikos-triple-zero
Chicago is proud to be hosting the first ever, NFL Draft Town. The NFL Draft is typically held in New York City, but this year, they Chicago will be hosting the draft for the first time in nearly 50 years. And Chicago is pretty excited about it. The City is teaming...
10 Pop-up Event Venue Ideas
Sometimes other people can say things better than you can yourself. Cvent has this great blog post about Pop-up Event Space that I just HAD to share! So reconsider how you may use an empty space and turn it into a fabulous party!...
RM Champagne Salon
All Photographs by Derek Richmond RM Champagne Salon: The name alone sounds pretty fabulous. The concept is also great - a cozy yet classy establishment with great wines and champagnes complemented by small plates, cheeses and salad options. There's a lovely...
Taking My Own Advice: Social Media in Real Life
Last week I wrote about the importance of getting more involved in-person with your social media efforts. This week I had the pleasure of working a dinner for a company who wanted to display their products for people they recognized to be very influential for...
Have an Event with Grand Lux Cafe
There are so many places to enjoy in Chicago, especially when it comes to food. Grand Lux has always been one of my favorite restaurants since I first moved here about 7 years ago. There's a wide variety of delicious food and the decor is beautiful. My family...
Top 5 Things to Do for a Short Trip to Chicago (If You’ve Never Been)
Let's say you're just here on business or you've only got a weekend in the city and you've never been here before. What are things can you do to really get a great sense of the city quickly? Here are my top 5 suggestions (in no particular order) for seeing Chicago...
What to do this weekend: Festa Italiana & Classical Music in the Park
After Lollapalooza, some of us need a break but if you don't, check out Festa Italiana which starts today at 5PM and runs through Sunday. To learn more click here. Want something enjoyable and relaxing to do on a Sunday morning? Check out Classical Music in the Park...
Social Media Isn’t Everything — You Should Literally Be Getting Out There
Social Media is something I write about all the time because I love it and it's a major part of my life. Facebook & LinkedIn are part of my daily morning routine and it keeps me up to date on what's going on with people I know. But that's a stepping stone. I...
The Raccoon Dentist
Most days I try to write really relevant stuff, great topics that will inform and excite the event planning community of Chicago (whether or not it really does). But every once in awhile it just so happens that my mind goes blank and I find myself watching...
What ARE Logistics, Anyway?
I feel like I always hear the word "logistics" thrown around. It's such a broad, non-descript word that I feel like business people use when they don't want to describe what they're doing and would rather just assume you know. "Hey man, what have you guys been...
Take the DIY Approach for Any Event
Part of the reason Pinterest is so popular is not just because you can focus on things you like, but because the things you like can be something you have especially if you're willing to make it yourself. The growing world of Do-It-Yourself is wonderful because it...