Event and Party Checklist

Photo from Lanham Boston Chocolate Event

Are you planning a party or special event and you are afraid you will miss a step?  Here is a great checklist I came across for my own business.

6 to 12 Months Ahead

Place a check mark next to the items that do not pertain to your event first, then check off each completed task until every task is checked off.  Below is just a bit of the list that can be found on my web site New England Fine Living.

____ Decide event purpose (raise funds, visibility, celebration, etc.)
____ Choose a theme
____ Visit potential sites
____ Research/appoint an event coordinator/manager
____ Research/select committees/chairpersons
____ Chairperson forms subcommittees
____ Get cost estimates (site rental, food, drinks, sound/lights, etc.)
____ Get recommendations for entertainment; hold auditions
____ Get bids for entertainment
____ Get bids for decorations
____ Get bids for design/printing
____ Get bids for other major items
____ Finance committee drafts initial budget
____ Decide on admission cost
____ Create sponsorship amounts/levels
____ List items to be underwritten and possible sources
____ Research/approach honorees
____ Compile mailing list (individuals/businesses)
____ Check proposed date for potential conflicts, finalize date in writing
____ Get written contracts for site, entertainment, etc.
____ Develop alternative site (if event is outdoors)
____ Consider pre-party event for publicity or underwriting
____ Invite/confirm VIPs
____ Pick graphic artist; begin invitation design

To view the whole list....  Click here to go to our web site page

Wine Cork Projects

After I posted a photo of a my bowl full of spent wine corks on my facebook page, my friends started sending me ideas on some wonderful craft projects.  I decided to put a page together of some sophisticated wine cork crafts that I might try myself in my spare time (when I create some spare time) .  Click here to go to the page I created with pictures to help inspire you to start some wine craft projects too!

Linda Smith Davis, owner of http://www.newenglandfineliving.com is an Allied ASID Interior Designer in Middleton MA, Westford MA, New England, owner of New England Fine Living, and Party Planner North of Boston. Classic New England Style or Glam Interior Design and parties have been most recently completed in Middleton, Carlisle, Andover, North Andover, Marblehead, Boston, Salem, Newburyport, Newbury, Ipswich, Westford, Boxford, Topsfield, and so many more surrounding towns!

Easy No Carb Egg Muffins

I just made these easy egg muffins today with ingredients I already had in my refrigerator.    I have posted the low carb egg muffin recipe and process on my Web site with photos I took during each step.   Enjoy!!!!   Click here to see how I made them.

Linda Smith Davis, owner of http://www.newenglandfineliving.com is an Allied ASID Interior Designer in Middleton MA, Westford MA, New England, owner of New England Fine Living, and Party Planner North of Boston. Classic New England Style or Glam Interior Design and parties have been most recently completed in Middleton, Carlisle, Andover, North Andover, Marblehead, Boston, Salem, Newburyport, Newbury, Ipswich, Westford, Boxford, Topsfield, and so many more surrounding towns!