Monthly Archives: October 2009

Speaking At the Learning Annex

October 27, 2009

I wanted to let everyone know that I’ll be speaking at the Learning Annex next Wednesday November 4th at 7:00pm. The class is called How to Create One-of-a-Kind Events and I’ll be talking about how to plan and execute your own events. We’ll also talk about my design process, how to choose a theme for your event and how I built my business. My new book Celebrations will also be available for sale and I’ll be signing copies.

To register for the class click here. I hope to see you all there!

Window Display

October 23, 2009

Just wanted to write a quick post to share this picture of the window display at Rizzoli for my new book Celebrations. It was so exciting to see.
flowers,flower arrangements

A Little Bit of Jazz

October 23, 2009

music,jazz
Last night, I had the extreme pleasure of seeing Theo Bleckmann play at the Neue Galerie. The performance was sold out and even though he’s my partner, I gave up my seat and joined the standing room. I know I may be a little biased, but he is one of the best jazz vocalists around. Even now, when I see him perform, his amazing voice still brings me to tears.

music, jazz,performance

The crowd definitely loved him too. They kept asking for more encores. It was a terrific night, and if you happen to be in New York City, you should check out his solo show coming up. It will be on November 19 at Roulette: 20 Greene Street in Soho. Check out his website for more details.

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Photos courtesy of John Spiral and Amanda Stockwell. Thank you.

Stress Relief

October 22, 2009

Like I mentioned yesterday, it’s a hectic week! One way I use to de-stress is through exercise. I’m currently training for a triathlon. We run, bike, and swim in a group. It’s a great way to find some balance and clear my mind. It’s definitely exhausting but I feel a great sense of accomplishment at the end of the day. We’ll talk more about this later, and I’ll also have some pictures to share next time.

How do you de-stress? Let me know.

Busy Week

October 21, 2009

wedding ideas
It’s been a busy week and it’s only Wednesday. I’m in the midst of planning last minute details for Ivanka’s wedding. It’s been such a joy working with her. She is decisive, has great taste, and makes smart, well thought out decisions for her wedding.

Well, last week I took a break from work to attend Ivanka’s book signing for her new book The Trump Card: Playing to Win in Work and Life. She signed a copy just for me, and I ended up staying up until 2 am reading her book. To read Ivanka’s blog, click here.
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