Robot Party

Creativity goes a long way into making a Robot Party come to life. And I have to say this was a very fun concept for me to put together! For a 4th birthday party nothing seemed more appropriate for the Robot obsessed little boy then to be surrounded by his metal friends.
I had found heads similar to this online, but opted against drilling holes into cans or using glue and opted instead for empty metal paint cans I found at the Hardware store and high quality magnet buttons. Simple to put together, simpler still to take apart. You can be as creative or not as you wish and it’s very kid safe should you wish to offer a ‘make your own Robot head game.’

The bodies were a combination of spray painted cardboard boxes and Styrofoam blocks. And beyond the nuts, bolts and washers used, were mini cupcake holders, slinkys, and reflector lights.

The Robot cake was a great hit, which was hilarious as it has humble beginnings as a Costco Hanukkah cake. I personally am a huge fan of the Costco sheet cake, but wanted something far more robot specific, so I came up with the brilliant idea to hack up the sheet cake and make a simple marshmallow fondant covering to create my own creation. I wish I had taken a picture of the cake prior to my removing the big blue menorah and cutting it up in bits, but you get the concept…

And the outcome was perfect!

Coming Soon! Self adhesive removable Fotomurals

We are happy to announce that we will soon be providing our large photo mural tiles from afotomural.com in ultra removable material, making the assembly of fotomurals to most surfaces as easy as peel and stick. And what’s best, the material leaves no possibility of an adhesive residue so if you wish to move your mural to another location you can do so.

Our trial copy has been successfully tested in a kitchen, subject to heat from the sink, and other precarious instances without issue!

Once it’s officially available we will let you know! Keep an eye out at www.afotomural.com in the interim

TWOty Fruity

As I told you in a prior blog post, we took the deliciousness of fresh fruit throughout this family's 2 year old celebration!

Not only was it kind on the eye but it was easy for guests to grab the drink of their choice at any time during the event leaving the host free to mingle about.

The dining table was acombination of all things fruit! With bamboo plates over red plates and individual apples as place settings.

And what is better to end a twoty fruity party then a collection of fruit desserts!

Proof that even in the smallest of spaces, a little thought and decoration goes a long way!

Inspire Yourself

It comes with the territory after having seen so many different events that friends, clients and acquaintances typically ask me for opinions or ideas on themes, ideas, decorations and the like. Over the years I've collected a plethora of ideas and pictures at the many events I've attended. I end up scrambling around at times in the many folders I have to provide the requested material that highlights something I think would be a perfect idea or at the very least some inspiration for the inquirer.

So today my friend sends me a random link to a photographer's portfolio that has keywords broken down and random photos that target specific factions of an event and I think to myself....I should do this.

And so I did.

It's a work in progress but for now I invite you into my new Inspiration page (I should really do inspirations boards but with what time??) Click below & Enjoy!

Inspire Yourself

Winter Wonderland Wedding at the Madison Hotel

I love the Madison Hotel. I've worked there several times and it boasts one of the most beautiful all glass rooms which gives you such a sense of being outdoors while being inside. It is a stunning venue. And I thoroughly enjoy working with one of my favorite maitre d' Carlos. He's not only on top of his game but very client focused which is always such an important trait, and he's also a lover of music and a guy I'd actually really love to hang out with. Rob certainly kept him as well as the Bride and Groom and their guests happy by throwing down a wedding where the music varied from Salsa and Merengue to House and Classic early 80's music that even I haven't heard in a while. It's always so refreshing to hear music you haven't heard in a while. I can tell you honestly that being at an event most every weekend, some songs just end up getting played out. And I'm not even talking about the Cha Cha Slides of music which I sometimes wish I could never hear again, but good songs that you just get tired of.

In any case - the ceremony and reception were both held in this beautiful room that just was enveloped in a plethora of holiday cheer. Holiday themed weddings are so joyous.

The aisle was candle lit

Place cards were attached to adorable ornament holders




Decor was festive










And bells rang for kisses

Home is where the wedding is - Fall Outdoor Beauty

What happens when a visual display manager for a large department store gets married? She surrounds herself with visually dramatic and aesthetically beautiful items that highlight the most simple of spaces.

An outdoor wedding in early October on the grounds of the brides' childhood home in Freehold was the perfect venue for a most perfect day. I had the pleasure of being the coordinator while Rob DJ'd for the day. As the coordinator I was introduced to a first for me! Transporting the cake from the bakery to the home, a distance of about 10 miles. Driving slow and turning even slower was my mantra through out. The cake was fully assembled and boxed and arrived successfully without issue.

But the fact is that the venue, its decoration and all those attending embodied Mike and Liz and their individual persona. Having helped hang the mum-balls that were personally made by Liz and candles from the trees, alongside my assistant Maggie, set up the ceremony chairs and then dismantled the space and moved the chairs under the tent to the reception, decorated the tree with laminated pictures, stacked the monogrammed pumpkins and ensured that all these fabulous details came together I saw first hand the kind of thought and initiative made in every detail of this wedding. It was beautiful, personal and fabulous. The graphic design of a flower was seen throughout, the invitations, the wish cards, the pumpkin carvings.































The day could not have been more beautiful.

Taxicab Confessions - a Brooklyn Filipino wedding at Bubby's Pie Company

There's something distinctly beautiful in the classic Yellow Taxi. And although I know that the yellow cab is not unique to NYC, it has a distinct city quality and so it was only appropriate to be the mascot for a beautiful wedding at Bubby's in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn.

Bubby's is an expansive space with home cooking and amazing pies! As a regular attendee of their amazing brunch, I love the fact that the space has become a very popular wedding venue. With a loft area, it's overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge, a large dance floor and long bar, it has such character and is just perfection for any special event.

The loft and long staircase was perfect for the introduction of the many sponsors and the bridal party. And the details of this wedding did not go unnoticed and the line dancing to the Todo Todo and Lets Get Loud were led by that one Filipino aunt who knows makes sure everyone is in line.

The only Filipino tradition not included this evening was the famous Money Dance but the full dance floor made the night fly by without it being noticed.

Guests were very creative with the Polaroid guestbook, taking it outside and around...


Balcony view


Rob at work


With homemade pies as dessert, J&J opted to cut a small personal cake


And the on site photo booth led to lots of frivolity




Salamat J&J for having us be witness to your celebration!