First Time

This being my first posting, I am both excited and apprehensive. Excited to be able to share my ideas for living well, and apprehensive to write in a way that readers will be able to be entertained and apply some ideas to their own lives.

So, here we go.

One of my goals is to share ideas and images from work that I have done, and share some ideas from other talented folks. Also, I want to illustrate these ideas by sharing photographs that may inspire you to take the ordinary and make it special.

The funniest example for adding that 'special something' to a party, was at client's island themed party. Instead of the typical corny (and corny can be fun) Hawaiian/Island theme with hula girl paper plates and grass skirts, I wanted to knock it up a notch and surprise the guests.

Since the party was to be both inside and around the pool, and cocktails were to be served at the pool, I wanted something special in the pool!

So, having fun with the Island idea, I came up with the idea of having a mermaid in the pool during the cocktail hour!

The mermaid made her way to the pool before guests arrived. Then, as the guests made their way outside they were surprised by the fantasy mermaid lounging in the pool, flirting, and splashing water at the kids.Then as a surprise to me, the children jumped into the pool, joining the mermaid! They were fascinated by the mermaid. They were quizzing her on how she arrived, what she eats, and what her name was. The adults were equally charmed with a 'live' mermaid. An overall hit!

The guests were wowed, surprised and had great memories of a special night and something to talk about the next Monday at work!

To make a special event out of your party, think about the different activities you are planning. Where would the biggest WOW be from? At the end of a meal with a special dessert with a beautiful presentation? At the door when you great guests with a favor- like a party hat or lei? Just thinking of the ordinary things you do, and 'knocking it up a notch' will make your event one that will make memories for the ones you love.