Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Hey Mr. DJ

When most people in Ottawa hear the name Quality Entertainment, they think of Ottawa's biggest and most popular DJ company.  With over 40 DJ's, they are sure to find the right one for your event. 

However, there is some things that you probably don't know about them.

They have a service that arranges for their team to deliver, set up and pick up the sound system if you have a friend that will be playing DJ at your event.

and they are more than just a DJ company!  You can arrange live music, A/V equipment, lighting and also have their Destination Management division.

They have a new website up check it out!
http://qualityentertainment.ca/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiE_G4gQYJI

Saturday, February 6, 2010

I know it's last minute, but the play lasts all week.


 TICKLED PINK.....
! Shakespeare  Shopping Showtime !

Cherry Pie Productions in association with Third Wall Theatre Company presents an afternoon of:  SHAKESPEARE......SHOPPING......and SHOWTIME! 

 "Tickled Pink" is celebrating women by inviting Mothers, Daughters, Grandmothers, Sisters and Girlfriends to experience The Bard in the hippest of ways!   On Saturday February 6th, from 2 pm to 8 pm at the Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre, approximately 500 guests will be “tickled pink” by dazzling delights, smashing services and funky finds offered by some of Ottawa’s hippest and trendiest retailers.  IN between performances of the Third Wall production of William Shakespeare’s  “As You Like It”, these women-centric businesses will put on their own show with samples, demonstrations and sought-after one of-a-kind designs.

Participating retailers include:

Paparazzi    -Haute couture for the red carpet
Lennan Accessories    -Former Betsey Johnson designer now launching her own line of bright bold eye candy
Peach Berserk   -The funkiest party dresses ever !hands down!   www.peachberserk.com
Luxe Lingerie   -Custom made to order bras. The PERFECT fit.  www.luxelingerie.ca
Gilda Furgiuele photography   Will have a photo opportunity set up on site.Lights.Camera.action! , www.gildafurgiuele.com 
SMASHBOX Cosmetics   - A team of make-up artists on the glamorous diva-liscious red carpet and featuring a Tween make-up chair offering professional advice. www.smashboxcanada.com 
The Green Collection    - The most beautiful baby gifts on the planet. www.thegreencollection.ca
The Works    - Offering pink MILK"Shakes"PEARES  www.worksburger.com
Bitten Cookie Company  - Gorgeous handcrafted Cookies!   www.bittencookiecompany.ca
Aunty Loo's   - Exceptionally tasty baked cupcakes
Sassy Bead Company    -Tiaras, sparkles, all the things a modern princess requires. www.thesassybeadco.com 
-more-
 KidsCreate  - The Birthday Party for your Crafty Child.  www.kidscreate.ca
Mike’s Hard Pink Lemonade   - A deliciously pink refreshment beverage www.mikeshardlemonade.ca

Trash the Dress

I first heard about Trash the Dress photo sessions at a wedding show last year.  My friend and I were browsing for photographers for her upcoming wedding, and one had a trash the dress session that could replace an engagement shoot in her packages.

This got me interested, you can create very cool photos, and it's something that you can do with your dress after your big day.

Many of the sessions I have seen have been in water, or in a city with graffiti... then I came across this the other day on google.


Is this going too far?  Could any of you really burn your dress?

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Wed by Hand

As I was browsing my twitter feed last night and looking for new and exciting Ottawa people to follow and meet, when I came upon something very exciting!

Ottawa's first Indie Wedding Show - Wed By Hand

When I started this blog my goal was to try and show Ottawa's talent!  I can't wait to meet the vendors!

Wed By Hand
February 27 from 10am-3pm
The Courtyard Marriot

Please check out this show.  Ottawa is full of talented people.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Love still can be forever!

I read this article this afternoon and it really made me think.

A couple from Philadelphia recently celebrated an anniversary that is longer than most people's life span.  They have been married for 80 years.  They have kids, grandkids, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren!

The best part is that they are truly in love... still!

Read about their story here.

Sunday, January 31, 2010

My weekend recap

So my actual return from NYC was late Friday night, and I worked job number 2 last night, so here I am catching up!  This post will be long and I'm sorry, but it does have pictures.

We caught a 6am flight to New York and that was only the beginning of a very long day.

After a day of shopping and a little nap my friend K and I got ourselves all done up to head over to the Preston Bailey book launch party for his newest book celebrations at the Armory on Lexington.  We were greeted by Mr. Bailey's Director of Communications, then greeted by Marcy Bloom who introduced me to several bloggers and fantastic business women, including a new friend (I hope I can call her that) Maria, of Ritzy Bee in Washington D.C.

The decor was gorgeous! Lights, flowers and a runway that was set up like a printing press starting from the ceiling at the back of the rooms splitting the room in half.  Mr. Bailey greeted everyone himself at the door after his interviews were done.  There was a fashion show, Martha Walsh and Gloria Gaynor performed some of their hits before the runway was opened up into a dance floor.

The food was delicious, servers passed beautifully plated hors d'oeuvres (philly cheese steak spring rolls, caviar, lamb and braised short ribs) and a beautiful dessert buffet that had miniture versions of everyones favourite desserts!  The s'mores and lemon meringue pies deserved special mention for me!

Here are some pictures that I took at the event.

 
  
 

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Now... will I sleep?

I'm trying to get everything done so I can try to get a couple hours sleep.  I have to get in a cab and be at the airport for 4am. Gulp.

From the talk on Preston Bailey's blog this event is going to be unreal!  I'll fill you all in when I get home!

Ciao!

P.S. Check out his blog here