Perky planners, eco-evangelistas, and vivacious vendors,
Today is the day =) Emerald Certified Seminars is a go! Check our website to learn how you can become a more eco-friendly wedding planner or vendor today!
As always, wishing you “Love, Laughter, and Happily Ever After…”
~B
Hey there perky planners, vivacious vendors, and eco-evangelistas!
Here is an article about the recent “cowboy or cowgirl” gender reveal baby shower we did! If you’re looking to do a gender reveal and like the western theme, or if you are just as earth-friendly as we are and want a green baby-shower, take a look at the article for some fantastic inspiration!
As always, wishing you all “Love, Laughter, and Happily Ever After…”
~B
Hello my perky party planners and eco-evangelistas,
Today we continue our exciting segment on the blog called “Inside the Vendors Studio”. For my Real Wedding Planners of Collin College, you already know what’s coming =) For the rest of my party posse, this is where you get to know an event vendor up close and personal through a series of questions.
Next up is Lisa Thompson, a wedding dj & mc and event director at HeartSong Events and Lighting LLC.
Name: Lisa Thompson
Occupation: Wedding DJ & MC, Event Director
Business name: HeartSong Events and Lighting LLC
What do you love most about your work? Working with wonderful vendors and amazing couples.
Think like a sponge- absorb everything. Ask for advice.
Who is your muse/inspiration? DJ Mikey-Mike & DJ CrazieAce. Both think outside the box, stretch their comfort zones, and are always trying to give their clients 1000% more than they anticipate.
Favorite guilty pleasure: Ice cream and/or GOOD Italian food.
Favorite charity: The Salvation Army
Advice to someone just starting out in your field? Think like a SPONGE – absorb everything. Learn from the best. Ask for advise. Think outside the box. RESEARCH and collaborate.
Least favorite activity: Filing.
Favorite adult beverage: Amaretto Sours & Strawberry Margaritas
Person you’d most like to meet: Maybe … Dale Chihuly
If you were a Muppet, which one would you be and why? Fozzie Bear 
Great comedic timing. Knows no fear. Entertainment at it’s best.
Best vacation memory: A wonderful week with my kids & sister at Atlantis in the Bahamas.
Favorite websites: Mine of course 
Soon to be new and improved. DJChat - a great forum and resource for mobile DJs with subgroups just for wedding DJs.
As long as I have great couples needing help and looking for great entertainment, I CAN DO IT.
Which contemporaries in your field do you most admire? DJ Mikey-Mike, DJ CrazieAce
Recent professional highlight: To have become the “GO TO” entertainment company for several local venues. That shows their confidence in my company and the level of services I provide.
Biggest A-Ha moment: As long as I have great couples needing help and looking for great entertainment, I CAN DO IT.
If you were mentioned in a newspaper headline in 2022, what would you want it to say? Lisa overcame great odds and came out on top.
Chica Verde Note: Make sure to check out this amazing vendor & keep watching for the next of our exciting “Inside the Vendor’s Studio” interviews!!
Until next time, wishing you “Love, Laughter, & Happily Ever After...”
~B
Hey there perky planners, vivacious vendors, and eco-evangelistas!
Is there anyone who doesn’t love The Great Gatsby? Roaring 1920′s setting, enchanting love story, surrounded in juicy drama.. what’s not to love?!
Today is the day the new Great Gatsby movie (yes, there is another Great Gatsby movie with the amazing Robert Redford!) with the awesome Leonardo DiCaprio- this is why he’s awesome – starts! In honor of one of our personal favorites, we put together an eco-chic Gatsby love Pinterest board together here!
For all you eco-chic brides and planners out there trying to find inspiration for a roaring 20′s/ art deco theme or those of you who are as madly in love with the 1920′s, The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald, or even just Leonardo DiCaprio as we are, this board is just right for you!
We can’t wait to see the modern adaptation of The Great Gatsby, and hope our inspiration board gives you a temporary trip back to the 1920′s that brings you back inspired!
Happy Friday, temporary Great Gatsby Day, and always, wishing you “Love, Laughter, and Happily Ever After…”
~B
Hey there perky planners, vivacious vendors, and eco-evangelistas!
This week we’re focusing on Jessica Alba and The Honest Company, her eco-friendly baby products line!
Jessica Alba is known as a fantastically fashionable actress but she’s also an eco-evangelista just like us! Her line is equipped with non-toxic, chlorine free, sustainable products that are incredibly good for the environment and for baby!
My favorite part about Alba’s line is that they offer a monthly membership type of deal where they will ship a bundle of products right to your doorstep! AND it’s only $35 a month!! Considering you get a ton of eco-friendly merchandise and you don’t even have to leave the house, that’s an incredible deal.
Also, another great thing Alba’s company does is for every purchase, they donate time, money, and products to one of their amazing charities that helps families in need of baby supplies.
I think every eco-chic momma-to-be or already momma should definitely know about this amazing company. Also, check out the cute diaper cakes perfect for a eco-friendly baby shower here! Alba should no longer be known as an actress or her fashion sense- she has one awesome company!
Until next time, wishing you “Love, Laughter, and Happily Ever After”.
~B
PS- If you are a vendor or wedding planner and want to make your company as amazingly green as Alba’s, you should check out our Emerald Certified Seminars today!
Hello my perky party planners, vivacious vendors, and eco-evangelistas,
Today we are continuing our exciting segment called “Inside the Vendors Studio”. For my Real Wedding Planners of Collin College, you already know what’s coming =) For the rest of my party posse, this is where you get to know an event vendor up close and personal through a series of questions. Our next vivacious vendor is the stylish Kristin Colanari-Campbell of The Beauti Studio!
After the most recent and devastating oil spill off our gulf shores, Kristin felt as a business owner and a prospective parent, that she had a real responsibility to run her business in a way that was sustainable, earth friendly, and moving in a direction that evoked the kind of change that we need in order to be good to our planet earth. Kristin says: ”I cannot say that it was an easy transition but I feel very good about making decisions now that will have a lasting effect on our future. This means raising our customer’s awareness of their choices as consumers since that is always where it starts in terms of bringing about change.”
Now, enough background. On to the questions!
Name: Kristin Colaneri-Campbell
Occupation: Makeup Artist/Singer
Business name & website: The Beauti Studio; www.beautistudio.com
What do you love most about your work? Seeing clients smile after I am done
What is your inspiration? Old Hollywood films
Talent first, then personality, then persistence.
Favorite guilty pleasure: Chocolate!
Favorite charity: Family Gateway
Advice to someone just starting out in your field? Talent first, then personality, then persistence
Least favorite activity: Doing contracts
Favorite adult beverage: A nice glass of wine
Person you’d most like to meet: Jack Lemmon or Lucille Ball
If you were a muppet, which one would you be? Definitely Animal!
Best vacation memory: Standing on top of a mountain in the Wicklow Mountains of Ireland
Favorite websites: Anything travel
Which contemporaries in your field do you most admire? : Val Garland and Kevyn Aucoin
Recent professional highlight: Just produced my first cd
Biggest A-Ha moment: Love can make you crazy!
If you were mentioned in a newspaper headline in 2022, what would you want it to say? That Kristin was a great artist but also a great person!
Chica Verde Note: Make sure to check out this amazing vendor & keep watching for the next of our exciting “Inside the Vendor’s Studio” interviews!!
Until next time, wishing you “Love, Laughter, & Happily Ever After...”
~B
Hello my perky party planners and eco-evangelistas,
Today we are continuing our exciting segment on the blog called “Inside the Vendors Studio”. For the Real Wedding Planners of Collin College, you already know what’s coming. =) For the rest of my party posse, this is where you get to know an event vendor up close and personal through a series of questions.
Name: Gwen Guess
Occupation: Owner of GuessPhotography & Video Services
Business name & website: GuessPhotography; www.guessphotography.net
What do you love most about your work? Capturing and creating memories that last a lifetime…
Who is your muse/inspiration? My mom
Favorite guilty pleasure: Peanut m&m’s
Favorite charity: Love Life Foundation
Advice to someone just starting out in your field? Not sure – it’s an artistic field…..
Least favorite activity: Grocery shopping
Favorite adult beverage: Shiner
I love capturing and creating memories that last a lifetime.
Person you’d most like to meet: Would have been nice to meet my grandfather
If you were a Muppet, which one would you be and why? “Animal” the drummer – he’s crazy!
Best vacation memory: In my adult years… Key West & Pensacola
Favorite websites: You Tube is pretty entertaining
Which contemporaries in your field do you most admire? Ansel Adams – photography – and the list goes on and on for video….
Recent professional highlight: Media involvement for Rick Santorum visit in McKinney and managing video crew for the Bug Henderson Benefit – both in 2012
Biggest A-Ha moment: I think they are mostly “A-Duh” moments… ha and there are too many!
If you were mentioned in a newspaper headline in 2022, what would you want it to say? “Started something new”
Chica Verde Note: Make sure to check out this amazing vendor & keep watching for the next of our exciting “Inside the Vendor’s Studio” interviews!!
Until next time, wishing you “Love, Laughter, & Happily Ever After...”
~B
Hey there perky planners, eco-evangelistas, and vivacious vendors-
I’ve decided that every week I’m going to try and honor someone I think needs a little honoring. Last week was Macklemore for his mad love of thrift shopping and love equality for all. This week it’s Leonardo “Jack-I’ll-Never-Let-You-Go” DiCaprio. I figure since the new “Great Gatsby” movie is coming out soon, why not show this man a little extra love.
First of all, let me say how much I LOVE “Titanic”! It was one of the first movies I was able to see in the theatre, so you could say I have a little sentimental feeling for Leo. Plus, I saw him when he was on Growing Pains. So much sentimental value connected with him.
But, the real reason I’m showing Leo a little love on the blog is because of his commitment to using his fame to promote animal, wildlife, and human welfare charities. He has his own foundation that strives to “protect Earth’s last wild places and fostering a harmonious relationship between humanity and the natural world”. Leo strives to improve and protect ocean health and promote clean energy solutions to deal with climate change.
Leo seems to be a genuinely sweet, caring celebrity- something that seems non-existent with people in the public eye today! Regardless of the fact that he has a large following around the internet (check out this blog, these reasons to love him in addition to his charity work, and these movie conspiracy theories- some of my personal favorites), he continues to keep a low profile and is even taking some time off acting to focus on his charity work.
Keep up the work Leo! And, if you and Kate Winslet ever decided to get married- LIKE YOU SHOULD- give us a call
As always, wishing you “Love, Laughter, and Happily Ever After…”
~B
Hey there perky planners, vivacious vendors, and eco-evangelistas-
We have another new chica verde to introduce- Daniele! She is in charge of our marketing and press releases!
Just some information to get to know her:
~ Mother of 5, two girls and three boys.
~ She grew up in Colorado with Melissa where they bonded over the New Kids on The Block =) She now lives in Oklahoma with her lovely kids and husband, John.
~ Loves spending time with her family, reading, crafting, cooking, going for walks, and the sound of her children laughing
~ She always tries to maintain a positive attitude (Nature and talking to God help cheer her up!)
Well, that’s about it for now.
As always, wishing you “Love, Laughter, and Happily Ever After…”
Hey there vivacious vendors, perky planners, and eco-evangelistas!
I ran across this Glamour magazine article about eco-friendly wines and thought it was incredibly interesting!
The list includes:
Finally, a few wines that one can feel a little better about drinking more often- what?! At least they’re eco-friendly. What better reason to drink more wine?
Wishing you “Love, Laughter, and Happily Ever After…”
~B
