Decision: NOLA

So I finally decided to choose a new place to talk about their venues, events acommodations and restaurants, and anything else that comes to mind. I have chosen New Orleans. On Tuesday, I attending a conference on social media and one of the speakers, was part of the reboost team for New Orleans tourism and general well -being after Hurricane Katrina. It's a beautiful city and I hope I learn just as much about it as anyone that's reading. There are people reading right?

Posts to follow.

GOBO.

This has to be one of my favourite thing's that I learned in school. It's common sense that you need lighting for any kind of event. Right? Well I hope it's common sense. If not, google now!

Otherwise, try capturing your event theme perfectly through the use of GOBO lighting. This form of lighting includes actual metal templates that slide over the light causing it to create patterns and shapes. For example, if your event was themed "Under the Sea" ( I yearn to do this theme) then your GOBO template could have fish, jelly fish or waves.

The lighting behind the templates come in all sorts of colours and can change colours periodically through the night. Using GOBO's allows you to create a mood and atmosphere which essentially allows you to save money on decor.

Templates

**When doing a corporate event, make a template with the companie's logo!**

Place Card Fun.

Make your guest's name's stand out! Try one of these neat ideas. Most of the times you can make them yourself and have them look more authentic. Money saver people!!

Love!

Birdcage Decor.

So, I have this new obsession with birdcages. I know it sounds slightly creepy, but they're just so pretty, and you can put whatever you want in them. I personally like them with candles or a couple of peonies. They give a rustic touch to any room, or add a secret-garden-feel to an event. Think centerpieces people!!

My Favourite Dakota.

Good Music. Delicious Charcuterie's. Cold Beer. All this wrapped up with a homey feel, is the Dakota Tavern. Located at Bloor and Ossington the Dakota is a great place to enjoy some "real" live music, drink and munch and hang out with friends. It gives sort of a western kinda country vibe and makes you feel right at home. Feel free to wear your cowboy boots.

**Try the Finger Pickin' Plate! for $11.00**

Cans.

I like vases. I mean they are used in most centerpieces, found on many tables and mantles and come in so many shapes and colours its hard not to like them. Yet, they are no longer number one on my list for holding fleurs. A couple months ago I saw a few vintage cans (paint, food, beer) that were used amongst or as a centerpiece. I thought it was a neat idea but didn't really strike me as anything too fancy, until yesterday. I went to goodwill to browse for some trinkets/Halloween ideas and found 3 brightly coloured vintage cans. I didn't even hesitate to purchase them, and left the store a happy camper. I wish my camera wasn't broken so I could show you how I arranged them. For now, check out these cans, they make an awesome table centre and/or add a homey touch to any room.

Shangri-La.

I have to say I am sooo looking forward to the Shangri-La opening in Toronto in 2012. I have only heard amazing things about it and can't wait to see it for myself, and maybe indulge in a downtown overnight, which I seem to do way to often.
The Shangri-La operates many other hotel and residences all over the world, each one remains unique in architecture and decor and is known for its sophisticated elegance.
Check out the Shangri-La Toronto construction site at the corner of Adelaide and University.

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OMG.

I have not posted in a whole week!!! I have been so busy with work, and labour day weekend parties and lounging, that I haven't even been able to get to a computer until now.

I hope every body's long weekend was relaxing. This particular long weekend we decided to have a huge lobster dinner up in Caledon. I felt bad for the lobsters sitting there in the cooler, but they were soooo tasty that my guilty feeling soon faded away. I don't really eat lobster too often, because it is so rich, but it was definitely a nice treat.