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This past weekend we had the wonderful opportunity to teach a class on easy entertaining for Mother’s Day at the Williams Sonoma in Palo Alto.   In planning for this class, we knew that we wanted to offer the attendees planning tips that were easy to follow, a menu that allowed for the host to spend [...]

Taking a little break from wedding season to share a fun carnival themed birthday party at The Upper Crust, New York. It was a colorful party that included whimsical animal centerpieces, a personalized concession stand and lots of kid friendly entertainment. Enjoy!

In Chinese culture, a baby’s first month (or fourth month in this case!) birthday is a cause for a celebration.   Proud parents introduce their latest addition to friends and family by holding a Red Egg and Ginger Party.  The symbolism behind the name is that eggs have long been a symbol of life changes and [...]

A San Francisco native, founder and owner of Coquette Events, Andrea Lee thought her passion was in retail until she experienced firsthand what it was like to be a wedding planner.  Her coolness under pressure, attention to detail and ability to handle others emotions left her no choice but to dive right into the industry. [...]

I’m busy preparing for an engagement shoot with one of my fun loving couples and feeling so inspired. To my delight, they have decided to make the most of their time with our skilled photographer, Jamie Grenough, and we will be styling a full on photoshoot. I’m thrilled to be working with charming pieces from [...]