We love this time of year – Christmas, New Year’s …and best of all, Engagement Season! If you just got engaged – a HUGE congrats (both to the bride AND groom-to-be!)…what an exciting time in your life. At the risk of sounding like the planner that I am, time to get started. There is so much […]
Belle Arte Workshop (Paris, France)
I just returned from my second Wedding Workshop in New Orleans, Louisiana (see next post) and it made me realize I should really and truly, write a post about my previous experience in Paris at the Belle Arte Workshop hosted and presented by Cynthia Martyn, Cynthia Martyn Events, Toronto (…back then I didn’t have a […]
Your Invitation Suite
Your invitation is one of the most important elements of your wedding – it immediately sets the tone for your big day and it provides your guests with all the important details that they’ll need. Also, it makes a great ‘keepsake’ long after your event is over! Personally, I always like to make sure that […]
Apple, Pomegranate and Fig Sangria
Ingredients 1 cup pomegranate seeds 1 large apple, cut into thin wedges 5 figs, cut into quarters 1 bottle chilled prosecco 1 cup brandy 2 cups pomegranate juice ice Instructions In a large pitcher filled half way with ice, add the fruit and the top with the juice, brandy and the chilled prosecco. Serve […]
French-Inspired Holidays
What a blast I had creating this LOOOONG family-style dinner table at the magnificent Trump International Hotel and Tower in Toronto. I wanted to incorporate the magic of the holidays while giving guests the experience of a warm and casual meal surrounded by friends and family. Nothing says ‘joie de vivre’ more than breaking bread […]