To Tent or not to Tent? That is the Question!
Memorial Day is the traditional beginning of summer and with that the beginning of outdoor party season. A question I hear often is, “Do...
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Marylee
- May 9, 2019
- 2 min
Are you a Coffee Connoisseur?
Are you a Coffee Connoisseur? Maybe a Coffee Snob? For me, maybe it comes from drinking bad office coffee every day. Yuk. Just as we have...
Marylee
- Apr 25, 2019
- 2 min
Has Kale jumped the Shark?
Do you remember when Kale was only a lowly dark green leafy garnish on stationary trays? Ubiquitous on all buffets? I remember when I...
Marylee
- Apr 4, 2019
- 2 min
Murphy's Law or April Fools?
Murphy’s Law? April Fools? Maybe even Mercury in Retrograde? Which is it? Have you ever felt like you are driving on square tires? Or...
Marylee
- Mar 21, 2019
- 2 min
When Life Gives You Lemons,
Make Limoncello!
A few years ago, my sister gave me a Meyer Lemon tree for my birthday. I was a bit suspicious; was I really going to get any lemons off...
Marylee
- Mar 7, 2019
- 2 min
Spring Snow is Bitter This Time of Year!
March is certainly coming in like a Lion; and snow in March is not what we are looking forward to. But I did see my daffodil and hyacinth...
Marylee
- Feb 21, 2019
- 2 min
Not traveling for Spring Break? No problem, take a tropical cocktail break with Dan!
In my last newsletter I featured food related ideas to beat the winter blues. This week how about a personalized Craft Cocktail lesson...
Marylee
- Feb 7, 2019
- 3 min
Try Something New to Beat the Winter Blues
Whether you call it Winter Blues, Doldrums, Cabin Fever or just plain boredom, here are some ideas and services from Events by Marylee...
Marylee
- Jan 24, 2019
- 2 min
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
I came across this quote in December and I thought it was a perfect description for our business because when working on an event, it...
Marylee
- Jan 10, 2019
- 3 min
No More Leftovers!
Three Kings Day, Epiphany, Twelfth Night- Whatever you celebrate or acknowledge, I think we can all agree that January 6 officially marks...
Marylee
- Dec 13, 2018
- 2 min
The Gift of a Referral
Knowing what you do best and staying true to your core business and values is a best practice all year round. It is easy to become over...
Marylee
- Nov 29, 2018
- 2 min
Dietary Restrictions and Twists
on Traditional Holiday Fare
I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving! Mine was FULL!! Thank you to all of you that shared your holiday with Events by Marylee, it...
Marylee
- Nov 15, 2018
- 2 min
Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving
And so our busy time is upon us. Thanksgiving is one week away and everyone is familiar with the tradition of sharing a meal of blessings...
Marylee
- Oct 25, 2018
- 2 min
Ooh! That's Too Cold!
Yes, it is true, the temperature has dropped, the furnace is on, and it is getting cold outside. But I am referring to the temperature of...
Marylee
- Oct 11, 2018
- 4 min
Fall Food and Wine Palate
As the temperatures start to drop, and leaves start to turn colorful shades, and fall vegetables and cuisine start to fill our menus, I...
Marylee
- Sep 28, 2018
- 2 min
It’s Gala Season Part 2! In the Spirit of Casual and Joyful Moments
So far this month of September I have had the pleasure of participating in and attending two Galas. What was refreshing about both of...
Marylee
- Sep 7, 2018
- 1 min
It's Gala Season!
Welcome back from your hot summer of fun times and easy living! The fall season starts early around here, with back to school in August...
Marylee
- Aug 23, 2018
- 2 min
Environmentally Friendly Touches Part 2
As promised in my last newsletter about festive paper straws, I wanted to share with you another environmentally friendly alternative...
Marylee
- Aug 9, 2018
- 2 min
Environmentally Friendly Touches
In my previous newsletter I discussed plastic disposable/recyclable stemless wine and champagne flutes. Recently, the news has been abuzz...
Marylee
- Jul 26, 2018
- 2 min
What size do I order?
With my last newsletter still hot on my mind, I was moved to go ahead and order some of these disposable/recyclable glasses myself in...