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This event recap is sponsored by Minted. All opinions are of my own. While I was at Alt Summit, I attended a dinner hosted by Minted on the first night. The hosts were incredibly hospitable and let us know they were eager to work alongside us on any upcoming projects and events. Fast forward to a few weeks after the […]

About a month ago, a friend asked if I could re-create a game she saw on Pinterest for her milestone birthday party. Totally simple in concept (and to do): a game for guests to guess the names of famous mustached individuals. The only tricky part was making sure what I sent to her for hanging would work at […]

As I mentioned earlier this week, I’m heading off to Alt Summit very soon. I can truly say I had never experienced anything like the business card exchange that’s present there. It’s a bit crazy and can feel intimidating when you look at your collected stack of cards at the end of the day. But – […]

Next week I’m off to Salt Lake City for Alt Summit. In short, it’s a conference for those who work in creative fields, including consultants, freelancers, and bloggers; and a range of small business owners. It’s a great opportunity to network with other creatives and businesses, learn new while improving current skill-sets, and meet sponsors and […]

Last week I posted a picture of the picnic basket I prepped for last Saturday’s Summer Supper for Chicken Soup Brigade, Lifelong AIDS Alliance’s food program. Speaking from experience (I use to work at Lifelong), CSB’s healthy, “home” cooked meals truly help others get better. The CSB team’s expertise and passion for their clients means they go beyond the normal standards […]

I love getting personal mail. Not bills. But actual pen-to-paper, sealed and stamped mail. Postcards are totally groovy too (if you’re ever on a trip, snail mail me a postcard!). Needless to say I love getting invites via snail mail too. I completely realize e-invites have their place in the world (they make life easier) and an email dishing a party’s details is perfectly […]

If you follow Sparrow Soirées on Facebook or Instagram, you might have seen pictures of a party-in-a-box I put together for Domino Beauty Boutique’s recent giveaway. It was incredibly easy to do and well under a $75, including the bin, to put together. I’ve found over time it’s nice to have a bin stocked with basics so I’m always […]

When Michele contacted me about planning her 40th birthday party, her excitement was clearly coming through the phone. It was great to hear her genuinely excited about turning 40. During our first meeting, I nearly fell over (in the best way possible) when she shared her inspiration for the party: the handbag and headphones from the DVF – DJ Harley Viera-Newton collaboration. I mean, […]

First, a confession: I’m still processing and remain a little overwhelmed from last week. Alt Summit was a bit like a going back to school (stomach butterflies), learning how to swim (keep your head above water), and the ultimate networking event (meet, greet and repeat x300) all mixed into one big blender for three straight days. Second, […]

In late July I received a phone call from Dan, who wished to throw his wife a surprise birthday party. He and his family recently moved to the area so he was unsure of restaurants and locations to hold such a fête. We discussed a plan: the family would have dinner in Ballard, then head […]