Tips for Throwing a Speed Networking Event that Isn’t Boring

Have you ever been to one of those deadpan networking events that people are supposed to connect over tasteless food and (at least hopefully) a glass of wine? While networking seems to be the thing to do nowadays for job development or sales connections, those events bore me to tears and are super awkward for people (like me) who get anxious at the thought of shaking hands and talking about themselves. Thankfully, people who plan these events are working hard to make them not-so mind-numbing.

Brunch Party Tip: Simple Way to Serve Bagels at a Brunch Event

A couple of weeks ago I got to help coordinate and attend another awesome Portland Bloggers’ Meet-Up. We always to try mix times, themes, styles of meet-up each time that we meet. This time we went for a speed networking style meet-up in the morning/early afternoon… due to the time of day we knew that …

Giveaway: Sol Republic DECK Wireless Speaker

Disclaimer: I was sent the Sol Republic DECK for purpose of a review and giveaway. All opinions are my own. I’m excited to bring my readers the opportunity to win one! Thank you for reading the sponsored content that helps keep this blog running! People are all talking about heading back to school again. It …

From the Archives: Bike Themed Cocktail Party

I’ve had a few requests to see more photos from a Bike Themed Cocktail Party that I threw a few years back. I didn’t have the best photos unfortunately… the woes of a beginning blogger! But, I thought I’d post some of the few that I had in larger format than they are on the …

Guest Blogger Beaux and Belles: How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Photographer

I’d like to introduce to you Brittany from Beaux and Belles— she is A Well Crafted Sponsor and has taken the opportunity to guest post here on the blog. If you haven’t been over to Beaux and Belles, but you love parties, then you should hop on over. Brittany features events, party trends, and tons …