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5 Tips to Avoid Coat Check Chaos

5 Tips to Avoid Coat Check Chaos

Let's Help You Deal with all that Baggage Chicago winters are often pretty brutal.  Three or four layers over your normal sweater is normal.  Any less and you've probably never been here before during sub-zero season. Heck, even our doors get winter covers. Therefore,...

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Drink of the Month: Wansas Tequila 21 Cocktail

Drink of the Month: Wansas Tequila 21 Cocktail

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...

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Who’s Who of Event Planners: Julius Solaris

I am excited to be introducing a new aspect of Chicago Planner Magazine, Who's Who Event Planners.  These features highlight exceptional event planners who are moving to the forefront of what it takes to be impactful in this ever-growing field.  Chicago Planner...

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Flowers 101 with Fab Flora

Flowers 101 with Fab Flora

 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...

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Crazy Successful

Just about every person has been through the "what are your strengths and weaknesses? What qualities do you have that will make you successful?"  We ask ourselves this all the time.  I love reading articles on successful people and observing exceptional, professional...

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Caterer of the Month: Blue Plate

Caterer of the Month: Blue Plate

This February, the Cater of the Month is BLUE PLATE.  I have enjoyed their cuisine at events and think that you should too!  Jennifer Perna, VP of Sales, gives us some information on why Blue Plate should cater your next event! SIGNATURE STYLE OF FOOD Blue Plate has a...

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DIY Recipe: Italian Style Red Potatoes

Enjoy this easy, tasty recipe! Ingredients: 3 Cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 lb bag of Red Potatoes 1/2 Cup Italian Seasoning 5 Tablespoons Sea Salt 5 Tablespoons Cracked Black Pepper 3 Table Spoons Worcestershire Sauce Instructions: Heat oven to 425 degrees over while...

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