The Home Stretch

So I received my final unit to my event planning course and anxious to finish this part of my journey. I am excited to see what will happen next in becoming the business woman I've always wanted to be and thrilled to run something of my very own. I pray that 2011 will be a great year for all of us in this economy and a fresh start for a prosperous life. Thanks to all that follow my blog and stay tune for great things to come in the future!

Christmas Cheer

Christmas is right around the corner and before you know it everyone will be gathered together again to celebrate this cheerful holiday. This year my aunt and I were talking about doing something different. Instead of having a traditional sit down dinner on Christmas day we would have a cocktail, appetizer and dessert night instead. We thought it would be fun for all of us to bring a different appetizer, set up different food stations and serve a festive cocktail or two to go with them. Everyone can casually mingle around, then we can sit down after for coffee and dessert while watching some classic Christmas movies by the fire. Sounds like a plan to me! It does not matter if your gathering is formal, casual, big or small it's just nice to cherish these precious moments with the ones your with and savor the flavor of the holiday. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas!


Here are some cute festive ideas I found to add that special touch to your Christmas gathering.

Almost Time To Gobble Gobble

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends to give thanks for all that we are blessed with. It's a time for cooking up delicious dishes and stirring up festive drinks. To set up a nice table scape for your dinner you can have a fresh flower center piece arranged with all the fall colors or a traditional cornucopia filled with shelled nuts, figs, pears, and clementines as your main focal point then you can tie in some pine cones, dried corn husks, small pumpkins, and votive candles around the center piece to give it that warm touch. I love the warm cozy feeling that this holiday brings and enjoy seeing people celebrate this time of year. I have not had the pleasure to assist an event focused on the Thanksgiving holiday yet, but hope to in the future. Helping with the Macy's Thanksgiving parade would be a dream! Hey.... you never know? So what are you plans for Thanksgiving? Have a great one!