I planned a wedding last year (my first one)! This experience was unique in that I only planned the reception/party. Tiffany and Pace got married a few months before at a small private ceremony, but 8.18.18 was the big celebration! Highlights from the beautiful wedding reception are below. All ... Read More
Celebrate in Style: Inspiration for Entertaining
It’s so cold right now in Chicago and Michigan that I’m already dreaming about warmer days! On that note, it's not too early to start thinking about how to hit the ground running and maximize that good weather once it's finally here. I'm so over winter, so it's time to start thinking about spring ... Read More
Last Minute Hostess Gifts That Aren’t a Bottle of Wine
Holiday season is over, but entertaining happens year-round! Time for awards-show season, dinner parties, and…host/hostess gifts! A bottle of wine is nice, but sometimes you want to bring something more unique to a party, right? Below are my top suggestions for hostess gifts that aren't a bottle ... Read More
How to Throw the Ultimate Bridal Shower
There are so many exciting events leading up to your wedding day. One of my favorites is the bridal shower! If you’re a bride, mother of the bride, maid of honor, or bridesmaid, I’ve got some helpful tips for throwing an epic bridal shower! I’m spilling all the details over at the Parshall ... Read More
4 Tips for Hosting a Rooftop Brunch
I had the pleasure of planning a summer rooftop brunch at Little Goat in Chicago for a group of business school alumni! The event brought together alumni from class years that spanned across different decades, and the attendees had a wide range of career backgrounds. There were also several ... Read More
5 Things You Should Know About Planning a Trip to Napa and Sonoma
With more than 400 wineries in Napa and 250+ in Sonoma, the #1 question I get from people trying to plan trips is…there are so many wineries, where do I even begin? The first time I went, I spent hours doing online research and got analysis paralysis. Are you overwhelmed with trying to figure out ... Read More