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We are very lucky to do what we love.  And when you get to design a birthday party for friends who you love, well, it's just a lot of gratefulness, and fun, and love all over the place.  This fabulous couple turned 50 within days of each other, and wanted a fun 80's...

We had the pleasure of planning and designing an elegant and fun birthday party this past weekend for a lovely couple who had both recently turned 50.  The 50th milestone birthday party is one of our favorites, and there are so many fun ways to do it!  For this...

50th birthday parties are all the rage these days!  We had so much fun helping to plan and design Julie’s hip 50th birthday party last weekend at Oakland’s Vessel Gallery.  The key to these fun parties – great food, a full bar, a DJ who is all about DANCING, and lots...

We had the best time planning last weekend's 50th birthday party for one lucky guy and 100 guests.  It had to be totally casual, with great food, a custom designed bar (well, 2 bars!), and fun.  To keep the vibe casual and easy, we added glowing yellow balloons mixed...

On a rainy weekend in January, we had the distinct pleasure in producing a sophisticated, elegant, and purely romantic wedding ceremony and reception for a blissful couple and their 175 guests.  While a wedding like this is months in the making, Andrea and I agreed...

It's time to plan your Milestone Birthday Party!  Whether, it's 50, 40, 30 or 60, these are great birthdays to celebrate with a memorable gathering.  Here are a few of our favorite themes for you to think about...we can help you celebrate in style! Black Tie Gala:  Go...

You may be still raking those fall leaves, but it's time to start thinking about having a holiday open house!  Here are some photos from events we planned last year, from 60 - 125 guests.  We really enjoy working with you to create a new holiday look for your home,...

Looking for a fresh idea for an upcoming 40th birthday party?  What better way to celebrate than under a starry sky with 50 friends and family by hosting a crab feed! We helped design this incredibly fun and delicious party...a clear, custom tent in the backyard to...

Love was in the air on a late September evening this weekend.  Despite torrential downpours for much of the day, Mother Nature and some expert vendors helped us to bring together an unforgettable wedding and reception. I think these pictures speak for themselves.  It...

We had the best time planning a disco-themed birthday party for a couple who celebrate  their birthdays in the same week.  We transformed the charming Crystal Lounge at the Bellevue Club in Oakland into a Studio 54 nightclub where guests literally danced the night...

What do you get when you mix a venue with gorgeous wood and leather accents, incredible art, a 9 piece band playing classic funk and R&B, and 175 guests on a February night - an elegant, eclectic, "party of the year," kind of wedding celebration! We had a blast...