On Vacation. . .

Dear Reader--

I am going on a family vacation. It is much needed and I'll be back in short order.

Sincerely,

Katasha

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Say a Little Prayer

This blog is dedicated to wedding, parties and everything associated with leading a fun and glamorous life, but we can never forget to acknowledge God's grace on our lives.

While some people are in the midst of planning for a new start with the person that they love the most, many people in the world are trying to piece back together what was their life. I live in Indiana and many families have been devastated by the floods and tornadoes that have plagued my state. For a pictorial review, click HERE.

I personally know someone whose home was destroyed in a mudslide and he lost two of his three dogs. And no flood insurance. It is so sad and humbling. Just when I think I have issues, God shows me someone, somewhere, who would probably rather be standing in my shoes versus where they are. One poor Weddingbee bride posted just today about her losses. Things are always put into perspective for me. . .that's why I must always be thankful for what I have.

I am asking that everyone who reads this to say a little prayer for those who are affected by the natural disasters from the past week. You may not know anyone personally, but we can all benefit from sending a lil' good karma into the atmosphere.
Photo Credit: Weather.gov

In the Name. . .

Did anyone watch Bridezillas last night?

I am so embarrassed. . .

City Wide Marriage Event

This blog is dedicated to bring you all kinds of wedding goodness for couples planning their beautiful, intimate, blissful and personality-infused nuptials. However, at K Sherrie+Company, we are also concerned about what happens after the wedding. Once you've walked down the aisle and said the final "I Dos," we truly want you and your love to live your happily ever after. And there is so much more involved in that than picking the perfect shade of periwinkle.

In that vein, we are happy to announce the City Wide Marriage Event hosted by Greater St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church. St. Mark is on a mission to reverse the effects of broken families and wants to encourage stronger unions and marriages. The City Wide Marriage Event is an all day event to be held on Saturday, June 14, 2008--next Saturday! You do not have to be a member of St. Mark to participate. You only need to bring a copy of your valid marriage license and commit to attending two counseling sessions. I think that's a very small investment for your something as important as your future.

I'm a member of Eastern Star Church and we are VERY committed to the "Before You Say I Do." With all the attention and detail you give to the celebration, please be sure not to overlook the actual reason for your ultra-fab party. Even if organized religion is not your thing, I would encourage all engaged couples to seek out some type of pre-marital counseling.

For more information regarding the City Wide Marriage Event, call 317.545.5673.
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Curveballs

Life has a tendency to throw us curveballs, even when we least expect it. You may get knocked of your square a time or two in life, the greatest accomplishment is to get back on it and become bigger and better.

I needed to hear the following words--and I know at least one other person who needs to hear them to:

Opportunity by Berton Braley

With doubt and dismay you are smitten
You think there's no chance for you, son?
Why, the best books haven't been written
The best race hasn't been run,
The best score hasn't been made yet,
The best song hasn't been sung,
The best tune hasn't been played yet,
Cheer up, for the world is young!

No chance? Why the world is just eager
For things that you ought to create
Its store of true wealth is still meager
Its needs are incessant and great,
It yearns for more power and beauty
More laughter and love and romance,
More loyalty, labor and duty,
No chance--why there's nothing but chance!

For the best verse hasn't been rhymed yet,
The best house hasn't been planned,
The highest peak hasn't been climbed yet,
The mightiest rivers aren't spanned,
Don't worry and fret, faint hearted,
The chances have just begun,
For the Best jobs haven't been started,
The Best work hasn't been done.

Do your best work always and in the moment. You will always be greatly rewarded even if it doesn't seem like it at the moment.

I've Been Thinking. . .

I've had an idea in my head for some time now and I figure I'd better get around to making it happen because it won't leave.

Ever since I dived into the wedding and event planning industry--and became a small business owner--I truly know that networking is KING. If you don't network, your business will die. Just like if you don't read, study and research consistently, your business will die. So-- most of my free time is spent meeting prospective clients and vendors for lunches, dinners and coffee, going to industry events and participating in a lot of networking groups. I'm loving the connections and new friends that I'm making.

However.

I can't get it out of my head that I should start a networking group of my own--one that caters to young women like me. I want to have fun and engaging networking events--not one where you just sip cocktails and pass business cards back and forth. I want the networking events of my new group to be a SOCIAL ACTIVITY--one that everyone puts on their calendar in pen, not pencil.

And I want an uber-fabulous and girly name for my group like Social Butterflies or E-Mavens (short for Entrepreneurial Mavens) or Femmes Fatales--something fun and quirky.

Who to ask to join my new group? Only wedding industry gals? Or any young, up-and-coming entrepreneur? Or any female entrepreneur because with age comes wisdom?? I don't know but now that I have put it out in the universe, I suppose that I have to do something about it. So look for your invitation to our inaugural event. To be continued. . .
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How To Get Into a Car Accident: A Manual

I was looking through some old emails and I came across this one that my friend Janai sent me last year. It is HIL-ARIOUS!!! It is so not winter here in Indiana anymore (although the weather has been supremely funky), but this is too funny not to share. . .even now!

LOOKING FOR A SURE FIRE WAY

TO GET INTO AN A CAR ACCIDENT THIS INDIANA WINTER?

By Jan Downs

1. Drive at least 10mph faster than the person directly in front of you. You have a 100% chance of ramming in back of their car.
2. Clear the snow from only a small space on the windshield of your automobile. This will guarantee your inability to see cars coming from the left or right. This will also put you in a position in which you will not be able to determine the true distance between you and the cars ahead of you.
3. Don’t wipe the snow from the back window. There’s no need. Better yet, put the car in reverse after not wiping the back window and record how long it would take to back into someone.
4. Make only immediate stops. By doing so, you will invite cars traveling behind you to engage in a pile up.
5. Decide when it's too late that perhaps you should stop at the red light. Then slam on the brakes as hard as you can. Your car will slide into the intersection and you can potentially get hit from more than one direction.
6. Drive with your hazard lights on, on the highway, and switch lanes at your leisure.
7. Use no caution or delay in switching lanes. The ice on the ground will prompt your vehicle to do figure 8s. This will enable you to slam into curbs and/or cars.
8. Make sharp turns at 30 mph, you give yourself a greater opportunity to lose control of the vehicle and in turn, hit something.
9. Love struck by the pretty little lady to your left who is purposely not looking your way? Stare at her for long periods of time, ignoring the surrounding traffic and the ice patches and will get struck.
10. Ignore precautionary measures as well as the slow flow of the traffic and entertain other travelers with your race car driving skills.
11. Tread the snow at at least 50mph to demonstrate the 4-wheel drive feature on your automobile. You’ll get into an accident in no time at all.
12. Don’t let anything stop you, persevere in your efforts to get home in the same amount of time it would take you if it were 3am in the summer time on freshly paved cemented roads while the police are on an all-force retreat at the Dunkin Donuts across town. Pretend as if there is no severe weather and traffic flow differences that accompanies each season.
13. As you drive, calculate how many text messages you can send to your family and friends expressing your great joy for being sent home from work due to severe weather conditions. Your distractions will cause permanent damage in an accident.
14. Drive with your hazard lights on but don’t clear the area of snow. This way, no one will know until its too late, that your driving has limited stability.
15. Pay close attention, not to the roads and surrounding vehicles, but only to the details of the wreck near you. Analyze the damages and try to determine which of the above mentioned strategies drivers used. You’re bound to get hit.

Taken from experiences from 65North and westbound 38^th St. February 6, 2007

Now, back to our regularly scheduled program. . .

An Ode to Symbiosis

sym·bi·o·sis [ sìm bī ṓssiss, sìmbee ṓssiss ] (plural sym·bi·o·ses [ sìm bī ṓ sz ])

noun

Definition:

1. close association of animals or plants: a close association of animals or plants of different species that is often, but not always, of mutual benefit

2. mutually beneficial relationship: a cooperative, mutually beneficial relationship between two people or groups

[Early 17th century. Via modern Latin and Greek sumbiōsis "a living together" < bios "life"]

sym·bi·ot·ic [ sìm bī óttik, sìmbee óttik ] adjective sym·bi·ot·i·cal [ sìmbee óttik'l ] adjective sym·bi·ot·i·cal·ly [ sìmbee óttikəlee ] adverb

I have been very fortunate during the research phase, launch phase and growth phase of my wedding consulting business. As I did the required studying and reading to gain my certification, I was fortunate to intern for an established wedding planner here in Indy (Thanks, Lisa!). Yes, it was free labor--but the insight and valuable lessons that I learned from HANDS ON preparation are priceless. And she still asks me if she can be of assistance any time she sees me. She's not afraid to help an up and coming wedding planner.

I have also been very fortunate to find a GEM in the cyberworld. This diamond that I look at, admire and show-off everyday is i-Wed: International Network of Wedding and Event Designers. I can truly say that I don't know what I would do without iWed! The network of planners, photographers and stationers in the community have taught me soooo much! I am constantly amazed by how much I have learned from this group of people, who, before I joined, didn't know me from Adam. I have gained so much information about the start-up of my business, networking, day-to-day responsibilities, best practices and how to stay educated. It was because of iWed that I even began to start blogging! I have been introduced to so many respected and fabulous planners (Liene, Terrica, Khris, Saundra, Laura, to name a few) and I am thrilled to be included in their circle as a colleague! All of the iWed members are now like family to me.

The best thing about iWed is that everyone has opinions and information and everyone is allowed to share theirs. Even I, in my limited experience, have been able to help someone through iWed because we all come with our different life experiences and areas of expertise. I love that no one is territorial and feels that they can't share. I feel like it's putting forth good karma in the world and I firmly believe that you get back what you put out. I also know that there is no penalty in sharing what you know to would-be planners or newbies. What is for me, is for me--and on the flip side of that--no one can take anything from you if you are awesome at what you do. It is my sincere hope that members of the iWed community have learned some things from me, because I have learned so much from them.

And, if you don't believe all the wonderful things that I have just said about iWed, I urge you to check it out for yourself. You will not regret becoming a symbiotic member of this ultra-fabulous community. Any fellow iWedders reading this?? I would love for you to chime in!

Happy Mother's Day!

I would like to send a very special Mother's Day wish to all the mothers, aunts-who-are-like-mothers, mentors-who-are-like-mothers and everyone else who has a mother-like presence in the life of their loved ones.

First--I would have never been born without my mother!  Secondly, I can't imagine my life without her: good, bad, ugly or indifferent.  My Mama (and now, Anija's and Jalaya's Granny) should know that she is very loved and appreciated!  And for the rest of my Mama All-Stars list:

MomMom (Grandma)

Ms. Carrie (Grandma)

Mrs. Winston

El

Ms. Campbell

Kelly L.

I love and appreciate you all for how you have embraced me and enriched my life!

Photo Credit:  Flower Bud

Tag! I'm It!

I've been tagged by two of my planner colleagues, Andria of Andria Lewis Events in Tennessee and Tabitha of Elite Bridal Concierge in North Carolina. Saundra of Planning Forever Events (fellow Hoosier!) changed the rules a little. The new rules:

1. Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog.
2. Share 5 songs you are embarrassed to admit to others you like and tell why.
3. Tag 7 random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs.
4. Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

I'm not quite sure that I'm embarrassed by my song choices. Should I be? I'm a well-rounded kinda gal. But a few people may be surprised at some of my favorites. My friends and family think I'm the most high-post, high-maintenance girl that has ever walked planet Earth. Whateve! Here goes:

"Lollipop" by Lil Wayne--this is on constant rotation on my iPod in my car. And Lil Wayne is just hot right now on the music scene.

"Get High With Me" by Soulja Slim--LOL--I'm laughing while typing this! I've never done an illegal drug in my life or even smoked cigarettes! And I'm a pharmacist in the valiant fight against drug abuse. . .but I love this song! It's something to "ride to." I think my brother has had a MAJOR influence on my song choices.

"Beautiful Ones" by Mary J. Blige--I want someone to sing this at my wedding. No, wait--maybe I can sing it??

"Dangerously in Love" by Beyonce--My first assigned ringtone by someone very special to me. Brings back beautiful memories. . .

"Pop, Lock and Drop It" (Remix) by Huey--seeing my five-year-old niece (then, four) do this dance is comical! And, no, I didn't teach her!

And, right now, I'm listening to "No Air" by Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown, which I'm loving. It's very moving. So, there it is. Probably completely unexpected, but it is what it is!
Everyone I know has been tagged, but here's my list:

Always Fabulous Events | Ayr Hill Events | Soiree Bliss Events | Willrich Weddings | Altered Artist |
Not quite seven, but I'm sure that's more than okay!

Why Don't You. . .Celebrate Earth Day Everyday??

Happy Earth Day!! Today, we celebrate Earth Day, when in reality, we should be celebrating it every day. I drive an SUV--so to make up for that, I try to use these 10 easy ways to go green in my home. It's the least I can do to reduce my impact on Mother Earth (or get another vehicle, which I'm trying to do right now!)
Courtesy of Domino Magazine, here are 10 stealthy ways to decrease the carbon footprint in your home life:

1. shut your tap

While brushing your teeth, remember to turn off the faucet. If you're scrubbing for the dentist-advised two minutes and your spigot puts out the average three gallons per minute, you'll save six gallons.

2. unplug it

It was revolutionary on MTV Unplugged, and it's still the way forward: Pull out cords for cell-phone chargers, microwaves and other "occasional" appliances when not in use.

3. buy in bulk

Packaging can be seductive, but it's clogging landfills. Cut down on the excess by buying either jumbo containers that hold more or from bins of loose flour, rice, etc. Bonus: fewer gas-guzzling trips to the market.

4. turn down the thermostat

Doing so not only conserves fuel and money (for every degree you lower it between 70° and 60°, you'll save about 5 percent on heating costs), but studies show it may also help you fall asleep more quickly and have a more restful night once you do.

5. ditch paper napkins

An elegant way to conserve, cloth napkins save both kinds of green (that's money and trees). Wash in cold water and line-dry for bonus points.

6. cell block

Cell phone reliably die at the worst possible moment, so don't go anywhere without Gaiam's inexpensive "SideWinder" portable charger. Two minutes of cranking yields five to six minutes of talk time. Seems crazy, but it works—and it's good exercise! Bonus feature: a small LED that's perfect for locating dropped keys in a dark movie theater.

7. say no to vampire power

Intriguing as it sounds, "vampire power" sucks. A computer that's been turned off still drains the lifeblood from outlets, accounting for up to 10 percent of home-electricity use. Smart Home's new-generation Smart Power Strip actually stops the current, saving money and energy.

8. the convection connection

Spacious and sophisticated enough to roast a chicken or bake a soufflé, Cuisinart's "Exact Heat" convection oven saves energy by preheating and cooking faster than conventional ovens.

9. 'n sink

A tea-drinker's dream: instant boiling water! The InSinkErator faucet, which connects to an under-sink tank, offers instant gratification and energy efficiency that beats the old stove-and-kettle method.

10. healthy venting

Regulating temperature in a large room can be difficult. To keep the air fresh without letting in a draft, Honeywell offers a special fan called a heat recovery ventilator that sucks in and warms outside air before pumping it throughout the space.

Can you commit to at least one or two of these?

My Frisco Excursion

Here are some pics from my rest and relaxation get-away to San Francisco. Okay, so, I did attend a pharmacy conference there, but, whatever! It was so cultural and picturesque (and windy!) there. . .I loved it! Everything's better when you can do it with your honey, so I can't wait to visit with mine. And no conferences!!



This mansion was on Nob Hill. Used to be some billionaire's house--silver baron James Flood. . .now it's the Pacific Union Gentleman's Club--playground for the powerful and wealthy.

Coit Tower: purportedly designed to look like the fire hose that firefighter's use, dedicated to San Francisco's finest.
You can't see it very well, but this is the curvy decline of Lombard Street.



Me--on a street car.

Entering Chinatown through the famous Dragon Gate. I was hoping to get some great lucky bamboo, but I didn't have time to look. Every street light in Chinatown was actually a gift from the Republic of China and they were very ornate. Can you see the two dragons "holding" up the lamp shade?



Fisherman's Wharf.
Me at Fisherman's Wharf. With Coit Tower in the rear. . .

My view from the car on the way to Fisherman's Wharf. See The Rock?



My comfy room at Parc 55 Hotel. And, I must note--they had excellent service. The hotel was gorgeous and I would highly recommend it.

The view from my room.

Please Excuse My Absence. . .

Dear Friends--

Please excuse my absence and lack of posting. After supporting a loved one in his time of bereavement, I am now in sunny California for some much needed rest and relaxation. I spent the day trekking the neighborhoods of the ultra-fab San Francisco! It's so hip and happening and multi-cultural--I think I could live here.

I am such the nerd! My first thought when driving through the valley to get to San Francisco: "My Dad is going to think it is soooo cool that I get to visit Alcatraz!!" My Dad is the reason that I consistently watch A&E, the History Channel and Tru Network. You gotta love a man who thinks it's more important to read and know "stuff". . .

I'll be back blogging very soon! Thanks to all for the prayers, kind words and condolences.

Car Bomb or Boilermaker?

What ever you wish to call it--would this make a good siggy for your wedding?

Maybe. It depends on your crowd and the aesthetic of your wedding reception. But I'm positive it wouldn't carry the cutesy, signature drink names that are very popular right now.

Most guests like to drink at weddings. Just ask any couple who hosted a bar at their celebration! And most guests can be satisfied with the cutesy, colored cocktails with sugared rims and pretty garnish. But some guests and revelers want a drink. And now, enter the Boilermaker. Made with one shot of whiskey and 10-12 ounces of beer, this drink is a sure-fire knock out--and I mean literally.

It's the stuff of lore trying to figure out how this drink got it's name. "Boilermaker" used to be the generic term for industrial metalworkers. What we do know is that this drink showed up in print in 1932 in James Wiley and Helene Griffith's Art of Mixing. It was known then as the Block and Fall ("drink two, walk a block and fall")--so consider yourself warned that two is the limit. I've seen this drink served with the shot of whiskey dropped into the beer stein, glass and all. I've also seen the double-fisted version: drink the whiskey, chase with the beer.

I am not a heavy drinker (just social), so I wouldn't normally suggest this type of drink to be served at a wedding. I'm of the cutesy, colored cocktail set. However, I am more so about accommodating the guests and giving them what they want to have a good time. Let's face it--everyone is not crazy about apple martinis. I feel like the Boilermaker crowd would make for a very, very good time! And that's really the point.

And considering that I'm in Purdue country, I'm sure they would all agree. If all else fails, save it for the afterparty!

Sorry For The Neglect (But I Was Eating Well!)

I spent the weekend in Dallas, so I wasn't able to post any blogs, but I was able to write--so stay tuned to some refreshing entries.

I did want to share my interesting dining experience while I was in Dallas. I was treated to The French Room (ooh la la!). I am not really what one would consider a foodie, but I loved it. The atmosphere was great and the food was even better. Some of the accolades The French Room has received:

*The 2006/2007 Zagat Survey named it the #1 hotel restaurant in America.
* Travel & Leisure chose it for its rankings of “America’s Top 50 Restaurants” and the “twenty-five best dining experiences in the world.”
* USA Today recently featured the Zagat Survey's 100 Top Hotel Restaurants in America. Based on on food quality, decor, and service, The French Room is #1.....
* "The French Room is only one of two Zagat rated restaurants worldwide to receive ratings of 29 (of 30) across the board in the last five years." - Tim Zagat
* "A Religious Experience....Five Stars for Food, Service, and Ambiance" - Dallas Morning News
* "One of World's Top 25 Dining Experiences" - Travel & Leisure Magazine

* "Top 11 American Restaurants" - AOL Food

We dined on exquisite French cuisine under 18-foot cathedral ceilings covered by frescoes. Louis XVI high-back chairs, silver, crystal and fine china exuding Old World grandeur rounded out the experience. I was pleasantly suprised by the amuse-bouche: pork loin served with diced watermelon and curry. The amuse-bouche is served right before the hors d'oeuvres and literally means "to amuse the mouth." It sets the tone for the meal to come and give you a glimpse to the chef's approach to cooking. Under the romantic glow of a single taper candle, I indulged on Maine Lobster with white asparagus soup. Between the first and second course, we were presented with an intermezzo to cleanse the palate: refreshing raspberry sorbet. What I liked most about the intermezzo was the presentation! It was served in this lovely glass lilly that was frosted in the freezer. I almost thought it was an ice form. Presentation is everything and, unfortunately, I didn't have my camera. For my second course, my gulf red snapper was broiled to perfection, with three large gulf shrimp garnishing it and served with steal-cut oat risotto. The second intermezzo was banana soup with a banana nut crouton. And for my final act, I finished with the French Room chocolate souffle.

It is almost sinful to eat such rich and sumptuous food all in one sitting! And we only had the three course meal. Can you believe that they offer a prix-fixe thirteen course meal? My favorites included not what was on my plate, but what was on my friend's plate: the signature jumbo lump crab cake served with lemongrass-ginger infused lobster sauce and perfectly seared pecan encrusted foie gras. My absolute favorite: white chocolate and goat cheese polenta. I wanted seconds and thirds although they would seem to be such strange bed fellows, the white chocolate and goat cheese. . .

As you can see, I can talk about this food all day! And I haven't even mentioned the impeccable service (three cheers for Francisco!). But, I wanted to let you all know why I hadn't been posting in the last few days. The French Room and the Adolphus Hotel get my recommendation if you are in the Dallas area. Now--back to our regularly scheduled program. . .

Springtime is Here!

Happy first day of Spring! Celebrate by wearing some peep-toe shoes to work (that's what I did!) or great mini-dress with some colored fishnets. It's almost time to ditch those winter tights, girls!

New Feature on the Blog

Hear ye! Hear ye!
The Wedding Workroom has added some link love!

I've finally gotten around to adding links to some of my favorite blogs. This has been on my to-do list for quite some time and I've finally started. I plan to divide the links between SOCIAL and BUSINESS, since I'm always reading both types. When I'm complete with adding all my links, I'll be sure to post about it, so you can also see where I get some of my daily inspiration from.

Centennial Reflections

I posted earlier about Centennial Reflections, the Founder's Day Celebration of my beloved sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Mu Omega Chapter. It turned out to be a beautiful, beautiful event that exceeded our expectations. With 400 seats sold to the public, we spent the afternoon reflecting on the past, present and future of our 100-year-old organization, the FIRST sorority founded by African-American women to reach its 100-year milestone. So what was K Sherrie+Company doing? We were in charge of decor and event set-up, of course. I lovingly give of my services to the chapter as one facet of my philanthropy vehicle. Obviously, the services are gratis, as many of the fundraisers and events of AMO are for scholarships and platform programs. But doing these events also keeps my creativity flowing. We are not working with unlimited budgets, so we have to use unlimited imagination to create a look without the cost. I had fun at this luncheon: using Centennial Reflections as the theme, the team wanted decor and centerpieces that reflected light. I built a crystal tree that was the focal point of the room. They really are more simple to make than one would think. I also had fun using Crystal Accents Deco Cubes. That stuff is FUN! You just add water and watch the cubes grow!! Then you end up with glorious, icy, blingy-looking filler material to fill containers with. It was great. . .

So here are the best pictures I could take with my little Kodak V550. The pictures really do not do the crystal tree justice--it was stunning! I can't wait to see the professional shots.

Here is a little snippet of the press release sent out about the event:

Alpha Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, founded in 1929, has a rich heritage of women making a difference in the Indianapolis community. For 79 years, they have evidenced their passion to serve through many signature programs/events of the chapter which include: The Debutante Cotillion, Health and Economic “Smart Fair,” Live from the Pink Carpet Luncheon, AKA Day at the State Capitol and This Little Light of Mine. In observance of this 100 year anniversary, Alpha Mu Omega Chapter will kick off this year of memorable services and charitable events with a Founder’s Day Celebration open to the public. Centennial Reflections: Reflecting on the Past, Focused on the Future, will take place Saturday, February 23, 2008 at the Ritz Charles Banquet Center in Carmel. An AKA Gallery will open at 11am to showcase their history, followed by a celebration luncheon and program at 12pm.

So what else will K Sherrie+Co. be working on??? Stay tuned to this blog and you will see the future events showcased.

Exhale

I am resting right now. Centennial Reflections is over and mission accomplished! I will post more about this philanthropic event (in that K Sherrie & Company donates their time and expertise) at a later time. I just wanted to share my joy about its completion.

Traits of a Wedding Planner

Last night I spent an inordinate amount of time directly in front of my refrigerator. About thirty minutes to be exact. I was working on one of my pro-bono DIY projects (skee-wee, my sorors!) and it called for lots of filtered water. I’m a pretty clean and modern girl, so on my stainless steel refrigerator, I don’t have tons of magnets or pictures: only a stainless steel alphabet set from Pottery Barn and one zodiac magnet that I bought from Silver in the City. So. . .I’m staring at the refrigerator and read and re-read the zodiac magnet. This is how the zodiac magnet said about yours truly:
Idealistic
Easy-going
Affectionate
Expressive
Sincere
Stylish
Fair
Well-balanced
Good Mediator
Sociable
Romantic
Artistic
Creative
Diplomatic
Charming
Communicative
Absolutely fabulous!
I was like, Man! That person the magnet described is amazing! Then I thought a little further: aren’t these all the good traits of a wedding planner? Wouldn’t you want someone who embodied all of these traits to be on your side when you are planning the biggest party you’ll probably ever throw in your life? I think you could do much worse than to have an artistic, romantic, creative, stylish and sincere, good mediator negotiating on your behalf. Luckily, I really do happen to possess those traits and I can be hired to plan, design and execute the day of your dreams.

Can anyone guess what my zodiac sign is? Post your guesses in the comments section. Pssst: go to Ephemera Inc. if you need some help (or want to buy your own zodiac magnet).