Monday, May 16, 2011

The Party Girls!

I just received the photos the photographer took at our event in NYC with the East Coast Party girls and the amazing Amy Atlas.  We appreciated all of the details which made the get together even more special. The chic stationery was provided by Two Pooch Paperie.

I'd like to introduce you to all in attendance.



Back row:
Lisa ~ Polkadot Pound Cake  - Custom baked classic cakes - great for favors and events!
Khaliah (one of the planners of this event) ~ The Party Muse -  - Specializing in children's event design.
Vanessa ~ Vanessa Grant Events - A new party planning and design company.

Front row:
Dawn (that's me!) ~ Hydrangea Home - I am now expanding into event decor - I  love weddings!
Crista ~ Creations by Crista Marie - Event styling and customized party elements.
Dawn (one of the planners of this event) ~ Bees Knees Parties - Children's event planning.
Amy Atlas ~ Amy Atlas Events - Party styling and custom dessert buffets.
Lisa ~ Amy Atlas Events - Amy's wonderful assistant.
Jennifer ~ The Hudson Cakery - Great tasting custom cakes and cupcakes for your upscale event.
Sarah ~ Dreamers Joy Events and Design - Event planning and design.
Gemma ~ BrainFry Concepts - Beautiful custom invitations.

A ton of talent in one room!!

Here are some pics of the night:

The beautiful details

Getting to know each other

Amy's Grand Entrance




Intently listening to Amy's words



Final group photo


Until the next time!




UPDATE!! Amy Atlas just posted about our event on her blog and included some of her mentoring advice for small businesses.
Check it out HERE!


Friday, May 06, 2011

What a night!


Last night, I attended a get together of East Coast Party Planners in NYC. It's a group I belong to through the Dreamers into Doers on Martha Stewart's site.
Two of the members Dawn of Bee's Knees Parties, and Khaliah of The Party Muse did an amazing job putting it all together.  We met at Alices Tea Cup off Lexington Ave ~ such a cute place and great tea!!

It was so great to meet the ladies in the group and the biggest highlight was an appearance by Amy Atlas - famous party stylist and original dessert table designer.
We were so surprised!

She came with her assistant and they sat down with us sharing lots of great business advice. Amy even had the time to check out each of our websites.  They were so sweet and genuine. What a great night!

So glad I was able to be a part of it all and meet all of the talented ladies in attendance! I will introduce them and their creative businesses when I get a hold of a group photo.

Thanks again Dawn and Khaliah!