I'm excited to share my tips for a fun Los Angeles vacation! After a cold Midwest winter, last spring my friend Vida Mia Cocktails and I made a game time decision to fly from Chicago to Los Angeles for a weekend of food, drinks, and the fabulous life! I was excited to check out a few places on my ... Read More
The Importance of Self-Care
I want to help you elevate the everyday, and that's why I enjoy sharing recommendations for unique experiences, whether that be dining, travel, or self-care. I recently went to Los Angeles for for some much needed R&R; work was stressful, and I had a lot going on in my personal and family life. ... Read More
Wow Guests With Unique Candy Themed Party Favors
I love food themed party favors. If you’re planning a celebration, you want to provide something more premium and unique than bulk candy from the local party store, right? Check out my recommendations below on three companies to use if you want to elevate your candy game. These treats are perfect ... Read More
Festive Birthday Brunch
Tia wanted a birthday party that was memorable and filled with food, fun, dancing, and a great ambiance! She’s all about glam, so I knew that a Tiara themed 35th Birthday Brunch would be perfect for her! I wanted to create a unique experience that Tia and her guests would always remember. ... Read More
5 Ways to Enjoy a Girlfriend Getaway in Charleston, SC
Everyone loves a fun weekend getaway! My grad school besties and I have an annual “Girls Trip”. We live in different cities, so the annual trip is our chance to catch up in person! A Charleston vacation had been on our weekend getaway list for a while - having lived in the Carolinas for business ... Read More
Welcome to Elevated Occasions
Welcome to the Elevated Occasions experience! We elevate the everyday and make the ordinary extraordinary via event planning, travel consulting, and in-person culinary inspired experiences. Chicago is our home, and we love to host events in other cities as well. On our blog you will find party and ... Read More