Archive for the ‘Party Planning’ Category
January 22, 2009
If there's something that the Italians know how to do really, really, well, it's eat. So, if you're in for that classic Italian conviviality, look no further than
L'Artusi, the rustic Italian follow-up to acclaimed West Village restaurant Dell'anima. The new eatery is even named after Pellegrino L'Artusi, the author of the classic Italian cookbook The
Science of Cooking and the Art of Eating Well. "The atmosphere ...
December 17, 2008
The late 1990s ushered in the unlikely combo of haute cocktails and comfort food, and
Cafeteria restaurant was the place to see and be seen while noshing on mac ‘n cheese. And while culinary fads often fluctuate by the week, this one has stayed put. Now New York’s beautiful people have found a new home at
Delicatessen, Cafeteria’s recently-opened pseudo step-sister. Indeed, ...
October 10, 2008
If hiring a
sommelier feels a little too snooty for your taste, then why don't you try a
Swirl-ette? Founded by
Anu Karwa,
Swirl Events is a full service wine tasting company that brings everything from the hand-selected wines to the perfectly paired cheeses and chocolates, Riedel glasses and trained wine expert right to your home or office.
Karwa has designed ...
August 4, 2008
On Tuesday, July 29th, the city's top event planners, green entrepreneurs and social butterflies descended upon West Chelsea for the second installment of
A Night of Eco-Chic Entertaining. Held at
The Xchange, a 6,500 sq ft loft space and roof deck with a stunning view of the Hudson River, the event showcased the eco-friendly products and services of sixteen talented event vendors that were chosen by Notesonaparty.com
Joining ...
July 28, 2008
Feeling hot, hot, hot? Entertaining during these steamy summer nights can be effortless if you keep things simple. Lazy Hostess asked
Maya Kalman of
Swank Productions for her tips on planning a beach inspired pool party where the pool is optional!
With some original ideas borrowed from one of her recent corporate bashes, Kalman shows us how to channel our inner child and have some fun, even on ...
July 22, 2008
Bring a little piece of Texas right to you door with
Hill Country's portable barbecue.
Part of their new catering offering, the Hill Country Barbecue Trailer is a custom-made "Billy Bob Rig," with a professional and mobile barbecue pit that serves up both food and entertainment with multiple smokers, grills and a light and sound system.
Hill Country has several event packages designed to give ...
July 17, 2008
Summer afternoons are the perfect time for leisurely tea parties in the garden. For a fresh take on traditional tea and crumpets, we turned to one of LA’s most eco-chic event planners,
Dana Morgan of
Green Carpet Event for some simple tips. Here, she shows us how a little creativity turned colored tea tins, vintage china, left-over carnations and recycled drawer liners into a stylish and ...
July 1, 2008
As a hostess, you pay meticulous attention to all of the elements of your event from the food to the flowers. So, why would you leave the look of your staff to chance?
Now, you can cast the wait staff of your dreams by perusing a gallery of model head shots on
ModelBartenders.com, which is a service that provides trained male ...
June 30, 2008
They’re made of sugar and spice and everything nice. And, no, we're not referring to little girls. We’re talking about the heavenly desserts created by pastry chef Hsing Chen.
After a short career in broadcast journalism, Chen followed her sweet tooth and apprenticed at her favorite French pastry shop and hasn’t looked back since. Chen, who counts chocolate confections, macarons, and St. ...
June 20, 2008
Kids' birthday parties don't have to be predictable and boring.
Pizza and juice anyone?
Certainly not if you have
Princess Katie & Racer Steve in the house or rather, the apartment. This extremely funny, talented duo comes with a full band and plenty of music, conga lines and fun. The birthday girl or boy will hear his or her ...
May 21, 2008
New York City bar
Death & Company has been a longtime favorite among cocktail connoisseurs for its unique menu of tasty libations. It isn’t a place to order a Jack and Coke – the bar is known for cocktails made with specialty ingredients like Aperol, Chartreuse, and freshly-squeezed juices.
Recently, the bar has branched out into cocktail catering, bringing their drinks ...
April 25, 2008
Sometimes an event can be the perfect stage to send a message, especially one that is green. Last year event designer
David Stark made quite the statement by decorating the
Cooper Hewitt National Design Awards gala with thousands of shreds of used paper. We asked the design maverick about the inspiration behind the now-legendary "paper waste topiaries," cool ways to bring the garden indoors and his latest green ...
April 16, 2008
Welcome to the new green scene.
Last Thursday,
Notes on a Party invited the city's most fashionable event planners, bon vivants and green advocates to the
Astor Center for "A Night of Eco-Chic Entertaining,” and there was nary a Birkenstock in sight. An elegant cocktail reception, the event showcased some of the best new products and services that we’ve discovered in the green marketplace. In a ...
April 1, 2008
You may be an entertaining expert, but are you
eco-chic?
These days a hostess needs to be both stylish and sustainable. To show you that you don't have to sacrifice one for the other, we are dedicating the entire month of April to our favorite green event vendors, luxe products and smart services.
Our special series, called
Eco-Chic Entertaining, will be your guide to ...
March 26, 2008
Saying "I do," is the easy part. It's the task of finding a wedding planner to guide you to your big day that can get a little tricky. Since 2000, the choice of stylish society girls and chic starlets has been
Ann David and
Nicky Reinhard of
David Reinhard Events. Besides their impeccable taste, they are known for being an invisible force of nature that ...
March 20, 2008
Somewhere along the way, Easter decoration ended up in the land of pretty pastels and cute baby animals. To avoid having your brunch table look like a nursery, we turned to event planner and designer
David Stark for some modern interpretations of the holiday.
Known for his imaginative events for clients like
Target and the
Sundance Institute, Stark often uses unconventional décor elements that transform the ordinary into the outstanding. ...
March 14, 2008
Colin Cowie knows how to party. He is a celebrity event planner and a lifestyle expert.
Did we mention a friend of Oprah's too? His extraordinary events for Hollywood elite, New York society, heads of state and even royalty have made him one of the world's most sought after event planners. But, for someone who lives in the fast (and fabulous) lane, Cowie is ...
March 11, 2008
Guest blogger Stan Williams, a lifestyle writer and editor, shares his inspiration for Dolly Rama 2008, a fun theme party hosted in honor of his favorite singer, the legendary Dolly Parton for the CD release of her album"Backwoods Barbie."
I have been a
Dolly Parton fan since I can remember. So when Dolly postponed her New York concert on March 7th, I decided to celebrate anyways by bringing the ...
February 22, 2008
Vanity Fair’s party may be a no-go this year but excitement for the Academy Awards is at an all time high with nominations for some of our favorite actors including George Clooney, Johnny Depp, Cate Blanchett and, breakout star, Ellen Page from
Juno. We asked one of the entertainment industry’s top caterers,
Mary Giuliani, to share some simple ideas for hosting a last-minute Oscar Viewing Party.
To bring ...
February 22, 2008
From the hallowed halls of IAC to the late night set of
Saturday Night Live,
Founders Club has hosted their quarterly networking events in some pretty stellar locations. Wednesday night was no exception with the top entrepreneurs and executives in Silicon Alley congregating in the ABC studios of
Good Morning America.
Notes on a Party once again collaborated with the Founders Club – notably with the indefatigable
Dina Kaplan of ...
January 29, 2008
The Lazy Hostess has a crush. Naturally, it's on a best-selling cookbook author who goes by the moniker -
The Minimalist (from his popular column in the
New York Times).
Mark Bittman (of the wildly successful
How to Cook Everything) has created 101 simple appetizers that can be prepared in 20 minutes or less. The easy recipes are perfect for the ...
January 11, 2008
Holly Doran, formerly of Vogue (yes,
that Vogue) is a style maven mama who expects no less for her babe. But when Doran was expecting, she was frustrated by the lack of luxurious layette online. So, shortly after the arrival of her baby girl Finley,
PoshSqueaks.com was also born. She gave Notes on a Party the insider dish on her absolute favorite gifts for a new mama, how ...
January 2, 2008
Whether you are a seasoned entertainer, an aspiring hostess or a social butterfly, we've come up with some New Year's resolutions just for you. Self-improvement has never been this rewarding.
1. Ditch the Plastic
Disposable plastic cups are not eco-friendly nor stylish in any way. Before your next event, stock up on inexpensive glassware for your extra guests. Try the
Simplicity Party Set by CB2 that is currently ...
December 10, 2007
Nothing dampens the party spirit more than running out of drinks or glasses at the bar. To avoid an entertaining mishap, we turned to our friends
Deborah Williamson and
Bryan Calvert of
Williamson Calvert for some expert advice. From their years of planning events and designing menus for A-listers including
Donatella Versace,
Kate Hudson,
Hilary Swank and
Patrick Demarchelier, they share their tips on how to ...
