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Party planning? Kick up your e-vite style

Ok, so it's too late to use this service for Superbowl, but maybe you have another event coming up or you're hosting an Oscar party (the movies were much better this past year than they have been in years). There are two web sites that I've discovered which are design friendly to plan your next event—Pingg and Mypunchbowl.

These two websites seem to have the best choices in terms of design. Pingg has a variety of fun and lovely designs that are free as well as a Designer Series. Some of my favorite Designers at Pingg are Ashley Mills, Lenny Williams, Stephanie DosReis, and Photographer Larry Vogel.

On the other hand, Mypunchbowl.com is a central stop for complete party planning. The site not only provides you with reasons to celebrate, but you can import your contacts to create a guest list, poll your guests for the best day for the event, manage RSVPs, design and send the invite, and keep track of who's bringing what for pot-luck gatherings!

 

Some of my favorite designers on Pingg: Lenny Williams, Ashley Mills, Stephanie Dosreis, and Larry Vogel.

Party organizing site mypunchbowl.

Sneaky Sunday

Here's the inside scoop on a hot new site to check out for a night, or day, on the town. 

Summer's officially here, and that often means people are taking time off for vacation. There are some of us who globetrot and don't mind looking like a tourist, then there are others who would rather fit into the character of the city while oohing and ahhing in private. If you'd rather not look like a tourist while visiting a new city, then you should check out this new website by a fellow Portfolio Center alum, Sneaky Sunday. This website is like a cross between a Zagat guide and Time Out magazine, but more "boutiquish" and upscale. You'll find sneaky hot spots around town that only natives know about. The services are free, and no one pays to be ranked on the site. Check out an example of some of the videos you will find on the site to inform you of places to check out. The video below is about Tangerine, a Chicago women's clothing boutique.

How are the venues ranked? Sneaky Sunday has over 120 “Sneaky Reps” across the country who choose which venues should be listed, and how they should be ranked. In each city, there is at least one expert who maintains the site for that particular city.  “Sneaky Reps” fit the demographics of the venues which are 24-38 year old business travelers and young professionals who know their city well. 

Have a fab Thursday and a great weekend!

Inspiration from wedding cakes

My husband and I will be celebrating our wedding anniversary this weekend. We hadn't seen any cakes like these at that point. Aren't these beautiful? I could really see making a summer dress out of the polka dot cake. I love the intricate designs and love, love, love the colors! These cakes are fun and elegant.

1. Not Just Cheesecakes (no website yet) in Campbell, CA.  2. Have Your Cake in San Francisco.   3. Elegant Cheesecakes in Half Moon Bay, CA   4. Masse's Pastries in Berkeley, CA    5. Have Your Cake in San Francisco   6. Carolyn Wong Cakes in Berkeley, CA.  You can also find information about these cake design professionals on the by recommendation only website. 

Well, that's it for the rest of the week. Have a great weekend!