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Casa Vertigo Re-Launch Highlight Film

We loved being part of the Casa Vertigo re-launch and providing our Asian inspired dishes such as ramen, deconstructed spicy tuna sushi and Sake tasting! Couldn't make it? Thanks to Zelus Media and AI International Events , they captured it all on video! Click the link below to watch!

Blooming Into Summer Dinner featured on Kara's Party Ideas

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"Swooning for florals and beautiful, bright colors? Feast your eyes on this Floral Garden Dinner Party submitted by Good Gracious! Events, out of Los Angeles, CA, USA! From the breathtaking florals to the exquisite decor, this summer party will have you begging for more! Details I can�t get enough of from this lovely event, include: Marble Chargers Fruit-filled Floral Centerpieces Flower Petal Guest Table Runner Personalized Ombre Napkin Table Settings Ghost Chairs Flower-adorned Menus" - via Kara's Party Ideas To see the full feature, click HERE . Venue/Hots/Florals: XO Bloom | Coordination/Design: Cindy Celis | Catering: Good Gracious! Events | Cocktails: Scarlette Bartending | Stationery: Soolip | Rentals: Edge Design and Decor | Tabletop & Chair Rentals: Party Pleasers | Photography: Sanaz Photography | Lighting & Sound Coastal Events | Napkin Calligraphy: Handwritten Everything

Food, Fun, Love Recipes: Drunken Tomatoes

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If you did not know, Pauline, or Good Gracious wrote a book of recipes many years ago. Over the next several months we will share those recipes, chapter by chapter. Today, we'll dive right in to Chapter 1: Drunken Tomatoes with Chili Salt and Zatar Spice! I have always been interested in the idea that the power of ancient spirits exists and that it can give us the energy and ability to create positive change in our lives and the lives of those around us. One day when wandering into a book store, a book of good spells caught my eye. I immediately thought it would be perfect to have a party based on this book and on the notion of good spells. After all, I believe that casting good spells is what we do over people when we bring them together for a meal. The look of the book, with its deep red fabric cover,was my inspiration for the colorscheme of the table. And because my ho...

Creatives That Inspire: Scarlette Bartending

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Our next creative in our �creatives that inspire� series, is Claudette of Scarlette Bartending ! If you haven�t had the pleasure of tasting one of her custom cocktails do what you can to end that drought. Read below to learn more about her favorite cocktail and how she got started in mixology! 1. 5 things in your fridge at all times?   Horseradish Lemons Limes Popsicles Bottle of really good Champagne and / or Ros� 2. What song can you not get out of your head? Currently it�s Colors by Beck...the kid and I love singing that one 3. What are you most looking forward to this summer? Taking surf lessons with the kid from the truly special Ace Conlon, my lead bartender and true supporter 4. What is your guilty pleasure? Having an �at home� work day 5. What�s your favorite cocktail at the moment? Our version of The Last Word with Mezcal when Karen Sours, my other lead bartender, works her magic. 6. What is your go-to drink? Really good reposado tequila or Rye whiskey with a large clear...

Pauline's Points: Budget

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Be realistic with your vision when creating a budget! In this edition of Pauline's Points, we are delving into the most important part of your event; Budget. As they say, money makes the world go round. One would argue that on a wedding day, love makes the world go round. As long as a strong balanced budget has been prepared, and followed, then on the big day, it will be all love. 1. Here is basic list of principal elements that you will want to consider; as every wedding is individual, yours may need other additional considerations. � Invitations and Signage � Officiant and Ceremony site � Venue � Wedding Attire � Transportation � Flowers � Photography/Videography � Wedding Planner � Food and Beverage � Wedding Cake � Music � Favors � Lighting � Decor � Rentals/Linens � Honeymoon 2. No time like the present to start the family off on a healthy communication about finances. All those who are participating in the expenditures, finance, family, generous friends (hey some of us hav...