Isn't this ornament sweet?!
I found it at The Designer Zoo after seeing one in "Mary Engelbreits's Home Companion" magazine.
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November 26, 2007
November 23, 2007
A time for giving
The holidays are upon us and I am excited! As many shoppers are out taking advantage of super sales I sit blogging. Why? Because I am a planner and an online shopper.
Thanks to my friend and fab photographer, Eleise Theuer, I have discovered Etsy.com the online marketplace for artisans of handcrafted items. Eleise is a style maven with a keen eye for design. Check out her webiste Eleise Theuer Photography or visit her blog!
Etsy has become a guilty pleasure. Why is it that whenever you are shopping for others, you find so many things for yourself? As I mentioned earlier, I am almost done with shopping for friends and family but will share some of my favorite finds - some of which are on my wishlist. I sure hope Santa reads this blog!
I love this necklace:
Blue Chalcedony Pearl and Apatite Necklace
This glass tile pendant necklace will make a great gift for a couple of girlfriends - hope they don't read the blog! Love the ball chain!
mini glass tile chiyogami pendant necklace
Love all things paper like me? Looking for a 2008 Calendar? Here's my choice. It is made from individual cards with a different letterpress pattern and haiku poem for each month.
These vintage typewriter key pendants are very hot right now! They make great bridesmaid's gifts or string them together to make personalized ornaments as seen in "Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion" magazine (item 'h' below). I found these at The Weekend Store
I hope you find something you adore for the people you love!
Passport Required
Happy Hoildays!
As many of us are considering travel for the holidays or honeymoons, I want to remind you of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) implemented to strengthen border security. The initiative is being enforced in phases with requirements becoming more stringent in 2008. Below is an excerpt, for more information please visit The Department of State website at http://travel.state.gov. You may also apply for or renew a passport at this site. The process currently takes a few MONTHS - apply early!
AIR TRAVEL
Implemented on January 23, 2007, ALL PERSONS traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States.
LAND AND SEA TRAVEL
The following summarizes information available on the Department of Homeland Security’s website.
- JANUARY 31, 2008
U.S. and Canadian citizens will need to present either a WHTI-compliant document, or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, plus proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. DHS also proposes to begin alternative procedures for U.S. and Canadian children at that time. - SUMMER 2008
At a later date, to be determined, the departments will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have either a U.S. passport; a U.S. passport card; a trusted traveler card such as NEXUS, FAST, or SENTRI; a valid Merchant Mariner Document (MMD) when traveling in conjunction with official maritime business; or a valid U.S. Military identification card when traveling on official orders.
The implementation date will be determined based on a number of factors, including the progress of actions undertaken by the US Department of Homeland Security to implement the WHTI requirements and the availability of WHTI compliant documents on both sides of the border. DHS and DOS expect the date of full WHTI implementation to be in the summer of 2008. The precise implementation date will be formally announced with at least 60 days notice.
Note: The passport requirement does NOT apply to U.S. citizens traveling to or returning directly from a U.S. territory.
Also: Your passport will be in your maiden name and you will need to go through the name change process after you receive your marriage license.
If your resort has a honeymooners special, your marriage certificate (keepsake) filled out by your officiant should suffice for this purpose.
November 09, 2007
R$VP
I am always amazed when a client invites 300 or more guests to their wedding. I am not sure that I know that many people! My largest wedding invited 800 and 600 guests attended. Hard not to have a party with that many people. If I were doing it again and price were no object I would probably include every past client, vendor, acquaintance!
The shocking fact is that 15 - 20% of guests do not RSVP when invited. Of course you prepare for them, but at what cost? Below are moderate prices for every 10 guests:
- 10 Meals $650 (incl. cocktail hour)
- 5 Hours open bar $30/pp $300
- 10 Chiavari ballroom chairs $ 80 (incl. tax and delivery)
- 1 Specialty linen and base $ 70
- 10 place settings $100
- 1 Centerpiece $100
- 10 invitations $ 50
- Postage $ 10
- Calligraphy $ 40
- 10 place cards $10
- 10 programs $ 15
- 10 menu cards $ 10
- 10 slices of cake $ 30
- Favor $ 30
GRAND TOTAL $1495 or $ 149.50 /pp
Isha Foss Events designed tables as seen in VOW Magazine Spring/Summer 2007
This analysis is meant to inform. Allow plenty of time to confirm non-respondents.
PS - Many brides are searching for ways to have all the things that they envision for their wedding day. One quick way to upgrade services/details is to edit your guest list. Food for thought....
Isha Foss Events is a wedding consulting and design firm that provides RSVP management and tabletop design. For more information on our services, visit our website at www.ishafossevents.com
November 04, 2007
Emily's Bat Mitzvah: Shopping Theme
When I met with Emily and her family earlier this year she had determined that her theme would be shopping. No problem! She also handed me a box covered with polka dots, and several shopping bags from some of her favorite stores. From that moment I had a complete vision of the design for her event. Emily's - a chic boutique with mannequins in store window vignettes, flowers spilling out of bags and boxes, custom credit cards, etc. Of course things happen like having to move the food into a different room. What to do ... I know, how about a food court, complete with trays and everything! Emily's mom, Janet, suggested that we name each station after a member of their family. It was a great idea that everyone loved! Here's what I came up with:
This was a really great event. There were so many elements - a cupcake tree, a root beer float station that we covered with a large polka dot umbrella, a cookie cart, and in addition to putting the "boutique" name in lights we also put Emily's name in flowers at the entrance to the Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club where the event took place. Emily was thrilled and my entire team was excited to see this one come together. We also provided the linens, chargers and arrangements for the Shabbat dinner, and floral garlands for the Bimah.
Isha Foss Events provides planning and design for Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Weddings, and other social events. For more information on our services, please visit our website at www.ishafossevents.com.