Celebrations Consulting Blog

Culinary Conference Center at HCCC

celebrationsconsulting — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:54:14 +0000

Culinary Conference Center at HCCC

$59 / day package – this is so worth mentioning. Enjoy! http://www.culinaryconferencecenter.com/adpage.html

New Announcement for the New Year!

celebrationsconsulting — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:20:37 +0000

Celebrations Consulting's New Logo

Check out the new logo!

Yes, this logo was designed by our friend in Washington State, Heather Ream. Thank you Heather, not only for being s fabulous designer but for being sane (our original logo designer was some crazy dude who really couldn’t design a logo – his name is not worth mentioning… seriously).

Anyway, so with a new logo, comes new changes for a New Year! So here goes…

I’m going to focus on catering as opposed to event planning. I’m going to see if Celebrations Consulting can become a “green” company. I don’t know what the process is, but if it can be done, I want to do it. I’m goignto also focus

This blog, while I can advertise culinary events and products, I will also blog my progress or going from start-up to hopefully an established business with a steady flow of customers.

Wish me luck!

How to develop a party plan. Step 1: Get inspired!

celebrationsconsulting — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:32:43 +0000

Wedding Ispiration Board

Coming from New York City, I visit almost daily to get inspiration. Whether I’m looking for inspiration for an outfit, decorating my home, or for an event I want to plan in the near future.

Something else about me… I read A LOT of magazines. As a matter of fact, my personal home library has more magazines than books. At any one give time I have at least 7 magazine subscriptions. Even though I read the articles inside to lift my spirits, I have the magazines more as inspiration to add to my event design portfolio.

My clients expect me to be on the latest developments to event planning and design, so I look to inspiration from everything.

My favorite magazines include Food & Wine, O, Women’s Day, Better Homes & Gardens, Inc., and Money. The latter two helps me keep an eye on economic trends and look for ways to help my clients save money.

This is the first step in a series of blog posts about developing party plans. Party plans help you organize your thoughts and ideas and translate that at your event. The example event I’m going to use in this 5-step series is an at-home Halloween Party. This series of blogs will discuss the following steps:

Step 1: Get inspired!

Step 2: Invite!

Step 3: Decide on party favors!

Step 4: Arrange flowers!

Step 5: Entertain!

Each step will have an introduction blog, then a post with photos to inspire, and finally a recipe. Look out for updates to this post and future posts!

On the first day of xmas your true love gave you a schadenfreude

celebrationsconsulting — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:49:18 +0000

On the first day of xmas your true love gave you a schadenfreude

Free DIY Tile Classes in NJ!

celebrationsconsulting — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:14:27 +0000

Your bathroom can go from crap to this!

A little birdie told me of this activity and recommend it for couples and people in general who just like to use their hands…

FREE DIY Tile Classes!

Looking for a FREE Saturday activity for you and and a loved one that will help you save big? Make plans to attend The Tile Shop’s DIY Tile Classes each and every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. You know you have a room that needs an upgrade! Learn to tile and your dream space will become a reality at any budget.

Areas largest selection of natural stone and tile.
Full room displays featuring thousands of design ideas.
Expert staff trained in tile design, installation, and tile care and maintenance

The Tile Shop
401 West Route 38
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 235-0198
www.tileshop.com
039manager@tileshop.com

Go to the website for other locations.

** Fans of Celebrations Consulting can receive 15% Off their entire purchase from now until Oct. 31, 2009. Become a fan today!. **

Wine and dessert tasting… yum!

celebrationsconsulting — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:30:00 +0000

Wine and dessert tasting... yum!

WHAT: Join Swirl Events & Six Different Delicious Dessert Artisans for a Wine & Dessert Tasting at the AVEvenue – The Event Loft & Social Hall.
WHEN: September 23rd, 2009 from 7 to 9 PM
WHERE: 15 West 28th Street Suite 10B New York NY 10001

HOW: Click here for more info and to purchase tickets

Seeking Volunteers for NY Chocolate Show

celebrationsconsulting — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:23:51 +0000

That's a fierce chocolate outfit!

My friend Erica Blum from the Chocolate Show wanted me to let you know that they are currently hiring staff for the New York Chocolate Show which is this Halloween Weekend.

I would totally do this, but well, other events must be planned and must go on.

The event is for three (3) days at the Metropolitan Pavilion and they need volunteers for any of the three (3) days…

Friday, October 30, 2009 (All Hallow’s Eve)

Saturday, October 31, 2009 (Halloween)

Sunday, November 1, 2009 – (All Saint’s day)

If you are available and would like to help out, please contact Aurelie Bray ASAP.

You will get free access to the show and lots and lots of yummy chocolate! Not too many things get better than that!

Good Luck! And have fun!

An introduction to the art of calligraphy

celebrationsconsulting — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:12:13 +0000

The Fine Art of Calligraphy

For more information about the class and to register…

Fine Writing: An introduction to the art of calligraphy
Christopher Calderhead

October 17, 24
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
$150 members / $190 non-members
All levels

OK, you’re interested in calligraphy. But where do you begin? This short course is a good starting place.

We look at all the basic tools, materials and techniques you need to explore the world of calligraphy. We begin by learning about the different kinds of papers and vellum scribes use. Then we look at the tools: pens, pencils, brushes, T-squares and triangles. And we discuss the different kinds of ink and watercolors you can write with.

The course takes a hands-on approach. You’ll learn how to handle paper, how to rule lines, and how to use the edged pen. In the first class, we’ll make simple hand-sewn notebooks, and then we’ll explore a pared-down roman script as a way of gaining mastery of the basic lettering technique.

We’ll also look at many examples of historical and contemporary calligraphy. You’ll learn about the different scripts – Uncial, Carolingian, Gothic, Italic, and copperplate, to name a few. You’ll see where they came from and how they developed. We’ll also look at the work of twentieth century and contemporary masters of the art such as Edward Johnston, Rudolf Koch, Donald Jackson, Thomas Ingmire, and Denis Brown. Lists of books, periodicals, and websites will be provided for further study.

This is the best first course for beginners. After you’ve completed the course, you’re ready to go on to study any of the popular scripts offered by the Society of Scribes. The course will also fill in the gaps for intermediate students who want to gain a richer appreciation for the tradition and learn good workshop practices.

Materials: Most materials will be supplied by the instructor (see below).

What you should bring these things to class:

2H pencil
Eraser (Mars Staedler or kneaded rubber are good)
Pencil sharpener
18 inch ruler

A pen holder, nibs, ink, and packet of fine papers will provided for each participant. A materials fee of $20 will be collected at the first class.

Instructor

Christopher Calderhead is the Editor of Letter Arts Review and has been a professional calligrapher and teacher since 1988. He is author of Illuminating the Word: The Making of The Saint John’s Bible, which chronicles the creation of one of the major manuscripts of our time. His work can be seen on his website: Christopher Calderhead

Volunteers Needed for the 2010 Dance Parade

celebrationsconsulting — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:01:06 +0000

Dance, dance my little pretties!

Imagine 10,000 people of all colors, sizes and rhythms dancing down Broadway…

It’s a reality, and you can help make it happen!

We are looking for some take-charge people to take on leadership roles as we plan for the 2010 NY Dance Parade. We’re an all-volunteer (for now) organization full of passionate and life-celebrating who can’t stay still, and if you can spare 3-5 hours a week we urge you to join this worthwhile organization! Right now, we’re especially looking for:

OUTREACH COORDINATORS
You’ll recruit, communicate with, and coordinate individuals and dance groups participating in the parade. You may be assigned an area or a particular style of dance. An active presence in any NYC dance scene is helpful, but not necessary.

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES & FUNDRAISERS

You’ll help us raise the funds we need to put on the parade, which can include grant writing, securing sponsorships, providing leads, and planning events. Experience preferred, but persistence and persuasiveness can go a long way.

MARKETING & PROMOTION

You’ll help us get the word out about the parade! This can include anything from writing press releases to being part of our street team. Creative and enthusiastic people would be great here. We are especially looking for someone with a journalism background.

TECHNOLOGY

Site maintenance and recommendations. Experience in web design and database management preferred.

RECRUITMENT

You’ll get the best people for the job. Should be friendly and organized.

Link to Dance Parade

3 Bees Paperie’s Holiday Collection

celebrationsconsulting — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:44:43 +0000

The Soriee Season's Greeting Cards are my favorite!

As summer is running to a close and the autumn months are upon us, it won’t be long before we will be enjoying the fall and winter holidays!

3 Bees Paperie is proud to announce its limited holiday cards collection! Whether you are celebrating Diwali, Eid, or the winter holidays, 3 Bees Paperie’s holiday card collection is a unique choice for your loved ones. Printed using digital offset technology, the five folded blank card sets come with matching metallic envelopes.

Perfect for your family, friends, or clients, each set of 25 folded blank cards and envelopes is just $30.

For more information or to purchase your holiday cards, please visit http://www.3beespaperie.com/holiday.htm or their Etsy store at http://3beespaperie.etsy.com

Also available at the Etsy store are Thank You card sets.