Make an Attainable Resolution by Ensuring It Fits Your Lifestyle Every year most people make the same resolutions which are often not too different than the year before: be healthier, travel more, go for that new job or promotion, etc. It's the time of year when we...
Chicago Planner Magazine got the chance to interview, Lyn Paolo, Costume Designer and genius behind Olivia Pope’s flawless professional wardrobe on ABC’s hit “Scandal”. She also just finished her fourth season on the Showtime Series “Shameless” starring William H....
THE WANSAS 21 COCKTAIL Ingredients: 2 oz Wansas Reposado 1⁄4 oz Grapefruit Juice 1 Fresh Squeezed Lemon 1⁄4 oz Simple Syrup 1⁄4 St. Germaine 1 Basil Leaf Try this tasty cocktail from the new, ultra-premium tequila Wansas. It is made from 100% Blue Weber Agave from...
Planning a fundraising event can be a very daunting task. There are usually some common challenges that most non-profit and fundraising planners face: budget, resources and how to maximize your profits. While many of the details can vary, the ultimate goal is to...
This Month's Reading Feature is "Start Your Own Event Planning Business" from Entrepreneur Press. Every event planner should know how to run the show and in case you think it's time to venture out on your own, here is your go-to guide. But even if you choose...
This is a great article that all event planners should read that highlights the value of being focused and being honest with what type of event you are really creating.
WHAT'S COMING UP IN CHICAGO IN AUGUST: EVENTS IN CHICAGO (www.choosechicago.com) Fiesta del Sol Through - August 3 Downtown Sound in Millennium Park Through August 4: Mondays Grant Park Music Festival *80th...
Flowers 101: How to look for great flowers for your wedding if you don't know a lot about them TYPES OF FLOWERS Traditional Flowers: When I think 'traditional', roses, hydrangeas and dendrobium orchids come to mind. They are both timeless and elegant and can fit...