Create your own holiday traditions.

Create your own holiday traditions.

As an event planner and designer, I am accustomed to taking something traditional and turning it into something non-traditional. The blue gourd in the photo reminds me of what happens when you take something and add a colorful spin to it. It doesn’t make it any less...
Anatomy of a successful book event.

Anatomy of a successful book event.

November is the month of books and book authors. We have witnessed one (or more) book launches this month as well, Michelle Obama’s Becoming comes to mind. There are two important dates most authors relish: Release day (generally a Tuesday) and launch day....
Put your oxygen mask on first.

Put your oxygen mask on first.

One of the best compliments I have ever received was from a new friend who said, “Anthony, you know when to put your oxygen mask on first.” The friend assured me that it was the best possible thing for a person to do, and a hard lesson to learn. There is...
Transforming little into much with event spaces.

Transforming little into much with event spaces.

I’ve curated a few posts from my Instagram feed to demonstrate how I have been able to turn nearly naked to naked event spaces into successful events for clients. Event design is not easy but it is predicated on being able to see the possibilities as you translate a...