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What an enormous success!
Many thanks to everyone who came out on Saturday to "A Night Out At Silo Point" benefiting Moveable Feast.
I can't wait to see the official party images which will be on the way soon, courtesy of Anne Sachs, one of our favorite photographers (Artful Weddings).
Anne was on hand to capture the fabulous crowd and the fabulous views throughout one of downtown Baltimore's most exclusive addresses. Make sure to sign our mailing list to get a first look of the official party pics.
I was able to take a few personal pics in between mingling, dancing in the penthouse and dining on goodies from Chef's Expressions, Blue Hill Tavern and the Wine Market.
One of my favorite memories of the evening came when Chase Hostler, our celeb go-go dancer from Manhattan, drew the raffle winner for our midnight Grand Prize.
Congratulations to Trevor Villet who won a very sexy stay-cation, Baltimore-style. Sky Blue Events will meet with Trevor to custom-design a weekend itinerary for him plus a guest. We'll keep you posted on all the little luxuries we pick out to personalize Trevor's weekend (including a stay at the Hotel Monaco) and help him celebrate and take in the city in style.
Oh...the possibilities! We can't wait to design something fun and fabulous for Trevor. Stay tuned!
From top left:
Whitney Sale (Silo Point & Luxury Attache) & Jennifer Grove (Sky Blue Events)
Erich Stumpe (Hotel Monaco) & Vivian Lacroix (Sky Blue Events)
Trevor Villet & Chase Hostler
Rita Blackwell (Wine Express) & Jennifer Grove (Sky Blue Events)
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A few snapshots from her gorgeous portfolio of wedding invitations:
One of the perks of my job is constantly being surrounded by beauty...beautiful flowers, beautiful cakes, beautiful decor. Today was one of those days where I was grateful for the opportunity to conduct research in the name of all things pretty. Here's a peek at how I spent my lunch hour:
White Doilies (Real Simple, photo: Matt Bandsuch)
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On March 6th you can experience the exclusive landmark that has become one of Baltimore's premier residences, dance above the city, enjoy tasty food and signature cocktails, enter the Sky Blue Events grand prize drawing for a sensational Baltimore stay-cation and help Moveable Feast while you're at it!
To purchase tickets to A Night Out At Silo Point, please visit Moveable Feast >
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A friend of mine stopped by with the most fabulous gift, Mor's deluxe black and gold candle in the Oolong Tea scent. I'm enjoying it so much that I think I might pick up another one to give as a hostess gift for a dinner I'm attending in Guilford tonight. And, then there's a good chance I might stock up on this scent for my own home, as it has been filling the air with the most delicious scent.
I love the packaging -- the sophisticated gold pattern is very William Morris, thus the candle found its way atop one of my coffee table books.
And, as William Morris once said, "Have nothing in your house you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
Some other fabulous William Morris-inspired stylish finds:
What's in my handbag for every event? Beauty essentials so that I'm always prepared and my brides, models, and clients look their best and can survive any she-emergencies!
From top left:
Hollywood Touch Ups (handy lint remover sheets) and Hollywood Fashion Tape (which keeps everything in place).
Paul & Joe Lip Gloss : I usually carry this beautiful coral color around but I'm currently addicted to the juicy red makeup artist Madeleine Homes of La Papillon Spa encouraged me to try.
Paul & Joe Blotting Papers : It's easy to banish shine with one discreet sheet.
Mini Emergency Survival Kit : How do they get so many different products (nail file, deodorant, stain remover, dental floss and everything under the sun) in this tiny silver zip-around bag? Genius!
Shampowder : A miracle for days when your hair needs a smidge of help in the freshness department. One quick application and oil is gone!
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I joined a small group of colleagues as well as some new friends last Friday night for a private wine tasting at the home of Jerry and Julie Edwards. Jerry, owner and Corporate Chef of Chef's Expressions, presented us with multiple bottles of wine to taste and discuss. Lucky me, I was surrounded by lots of fun food and wine enthusiasts and seated next to Rita Blackwell, President and Co-Founder of Wine Express, who offered astute observations which I found inspiring and helpful in forming my own opinions and conclusions.
We were diligent in identifying the best of the best and envisioning creative food pairings. The twist? Laura Alima, Chef's Expressions' Marketing Director, provided us with a list of all past Academy Awards' Best Picture winners and challenged us to pair the wine and food with an appropriate movie.
The result? A red carpet-worthy menu presentation, including this winning combination which I hope will remain in the seated dinner portion of the upcoming March 25th wine dinner's program:
"On The Waterfront - 1954" featuring North Atlantic Sauteed Monkfish with a Clove Beurre Blanc-Pear Hazelnut Chutney with Green Apple Chip and paired with a 2007 Domaine Ehrhart Auxerrois Pinot Val St. Gregoire from Alsace, France. Sounds delicious, yes?
Another big winner of the evening was my Sumaris necklace, a red carpet-worthy statement piece featuring a deluxe vintage brooch and chunky crystals. This is one of my all-time favorite pieces of jewelry because it transforms any LBD into something spectacular, but I can also pair it with a velvet blazer and skinny jeans like I did Friday night. I love anything one of a kind that has this much versatility!
On The Waterfront : MPTVImages.comCoincidentally, I watched "On The Waterfront" last night on TCM starring Marlon Brando and Eva Marie Saint.
After reviewing the list of movies Laura had provided us with on Friday, I realized there were several Oscar winners, including "On The Waterfront" I have yet to see, especially the winners from the 50s and 60s. Definitely on the to-do list.
In the meantime, I'm looking forward to this year's Oscars and am curious as to which of the ten movies in the running will win Best Picture.
Avatar, The Blind Side, District 9, An Education, The Hurt Locker, Inglourious Bastards, Precious, A Serious Man, Up or Up In The Air....
Which movie do you want to win?
Stay tuned for more details about Chef's Expressions' March wine dinner event, including info on where to purchase your tickets. You won't want to miss this dinner.
Happy Monday!
Jennifer
PS: Today is the last day to sign our guestbook to enter our February bouquet giveaway contest. All you have to do is leave us note here and you're entered to win!
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After a lovely double Illy espresso and a few minutes to review the long list of NYT articles I hadn't quite gotten to yet this week, I came across a blog post about the Marc Jacobs show which led me to the Eric Wilson video commentary about the final shows in Bryant Park. Now, I'm grateful for technology and the speed the runway images and news coverage gets published so that I feel I'm right there covering the collections again and part of all the excitement. For the latest news on the Fall 2010 collections and everything Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week related, The New York Times has the best coverage and insight in my opinion.
So long, Bryant Park...thanks for the memories!
When you have a few minutes this weekend, do make sure to check out our latest updates which I hope you find equally inspiring. From food to fabulous color to fashion ideas, here's the latest and greatest:
Cocktails & This Cook's Repertoire
Happy Weekend!
Jennifer
