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Last weekend I helped my good friend, Sarah, with her daughter’s 16th birthday. Sarah is a long time friend of mine; we went to high school together and were locker partners our senior year – talk about memories! Along with an afternoon of jet skiing and pizza, which is still a top food choice for teenagers, we think we might […]

I received a few requests for the Jack & Jill baby shower bingo story. I’ll admit, I was a little unsure if I wanted to share the story since it was written for the expecting couple – and written specifically for them. A friend however cleared the air for me. Apparently I was over-thinking it. She also pointed out someone might need a […]

Earlier this month while a dear friend and her husband were visiting the States from Denmark, her parents hosted a Jack & Jill baby shower (they’re expecting a boy this fall). While I’m not usually one to jump up and down with pure joy over baby shower games, when my friend’s mom asked me to put something together, I said “Of course!” Having attended […]

Take one non-profit board of directors. Add two parts Powerpoint presentation. Mix with a full afternoon of meetings. This equals a much-needed dinner to relax and reconnect. The event was beautifully effortless yet elegant thanks to Olive Crest PNW‘s request for a relaxed atmosphere. The dinner, so to speak, was to run on Island Time. The venue, a private home overlooking the […]

A tablescape perfectly set. You give a happy sigh. You pin it. You repeat this several more times as you enter the Pin Zone. Before you know it, it’s past midnight and the dog is pacing by the backdoor, waiting to be let out. The Pin Zone. A dangerous time drain yet incredibly helpful. I’ve found ideas to pinpoint – no pun intended – a vision for an […]

Wishing to respect the very cliché yet wise advice “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” I did my best to take very few pictures while celebrating a friend’s upcoming nuptials during a three-day weekend with a group of lovely and amazing ladies. Our group travelled from three very different areas – Seattle, the Bay Area and Michigan – and most of us flew in Thursday afternoon and we all […]

In mid-May, Sparrow Soirées participated at the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber’s B2B Tradeshow and raffled two office break parties. Yesterday one of the winners, Meagan, redeemed her prize for a colleague’s farewell party. One of the cool elements of event planning, along with the opportunity to meet great people, is seeing and working within various venues and office spaces. Yesterday’s party was […]

The French Soirée was on Sunday! I was thrilled all went well. All the more excited when the sun peeked out so we could enjoy coffee and dessert on the patio after gifts were opened. Reason for the occasion? A milestone in need of celebration! My dear friend, Emily, and her husband are expecting their first child, a girl, later this summer. My notes… I kept […]

I was asked last week why we post statement pieces on our Twitter and Facebook feeds, and it was followed with, “don’t you plan events?” I’m sure I gave a deer-in-the-headlights look for a brief moment. It’s always felt like a natural way to find creative inspiration while working on a project. Once I found my composure, I said, […]

Summer is almost here, which means busy schedules of large community-focused events like lunchtime concerts, 5k runs, and neighborhood festivals. This also creates a need for volunteers and event marketing. Why not check both off your list while increasing the visibility of your event sponsors and their dedication to the community? There’s a good chance your sponsorship agreement already outlines their […]