Deciding how much food to get for a party is an age-old question. In my book, it's always better to have too much than not enough. Understandably, people don't want overkill and for things to go to waste, which is why balance is important. I always like to be sure...
Being festive is really fun but can also be exhausting -- especially when you are really busy. As event planners, many of us entertain and when we do, people expect to be impressed. One way to easily blow your guests away for any event are beautiful table settings. ...
The holidays sneak up on all of us and sometimes that includes planning a holiday party. If you have NOT done this yet, but you plan to, you've got days left! Here are some tips on planning last-minute and doing it well. 1. Be Flexible. You are waiting til...
It's that time of year -- everyone is busy and phones are ringing! People are in a hurry to get what they need and anticipating a prompt response. But it's not likely you'll get exactly what you are looking for if you don't leave a proper message. That being said,...
Sometimes I find myself stuck on some trash/entertainment news website and there are always tips on dating and relationships. Sometimes I click on them because I want to see what people are saying these days and sometimes I know it will be awful but could use a good...
Each city has it's thing, stuff the locals know and any good traveler does too. Chicago is no exception to that. If you are new to the city, here are some things you should know, ESPECIALLY if you are planning an event here. Chicago is a convention city. All cities...
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...
The Chicago Event Planner Magazine is excited to have Restoration Guru Jack Pettyjohn share his skills on creatively making a side table out of a used crate. You never know what a client will ask you about and thanks to Jack, you can be even more knowledgeable...