{"id":1191,"date":"2012-02-29T17:58:57","date_gmt":"2012-02-29T17:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/?p=1191"},"modified":"2014-02-20T17:14:08","modified_gmt":"2014-02-20T17:14:08","slug":"wedding-planners-favorite-things-episode-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wedding-planners-favorite-things-episode-2\/","title":{"rendered":"A Few of My Favorite Things! Episode 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"fb_share\"><fb:like href=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wedding-planners-favorite-things-episode-2\/\" layout=\"button_count\"><\/fb:like><\/span><div style=\"float: left; margin-left: 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-via=\"therealebd\" data-count=\"vertical\" data-url=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wedding-planners-favorite-things-episode-2\/\">Tweet<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wedding-planners-favorite-things-episode-2\/jess-web\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1222\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1222\" title=\"Jessica Gillon\" src=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Jess-web.jpg\" alt=\"Celebrity Wedding Planner - Jessica Gillon\" width=\"120\" height=\"180\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Jessica Gillon-Wedding &amp; Event Producer-Owner of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eventsbydesign.com\" target=\"_blank\">Events by Design<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">So I decided it might be time for another addition of &#8220;A Few of My Favorite Things&#8221;. I have found that some of my greatest discoveries have come from word of mouth from a friend, family member of colleague. So, hopefully, you will take one or two (or more) from today&#8217;s bog post.<\/p>\n<p>1. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pinterest! <\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/jessgillon\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/passets-cdn.pinterest.com\/images\/follow-on-pinterest-button.png\" alt=\"Follow Me on Pinterest\" width=\"156\" height=\"26\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now, most of you are learning about <a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pinterest<\/a> for the first time in this blog spot&#8230;but it is most definitely my new favorite things. In fact, this wedding planner has become quite addicted to it! I love the design ideas, the DIY project ideas (and I have to admit I am NOT the DIY type, but I have found some amazing things on there), hair and beauty ideas, amazing pictures of babies and puppies that will melt your heart and images of Bucket List Destinations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Here is an example of one of my favorite did bits of info I found on <a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pinterest<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wedding-planners-favorite-things-episode-2\/wavy-hair\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1192\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1192\" title=\"wavy hair\" src=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/wavy-hair.jpg\" alt=\"waves in hair\" width=\"300\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/wavy-hair.jpg 500w, http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/wavy-hair-300x270.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Waves in 15 minutes! Section hair into 5-10 big sections then braid each in a loose braid. Run a flatiron over each braid, let them cool down, spray hairspray and undo the braids.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>2. <strong>Juicing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wedding-planners-favorite-things-episode-2\/juice\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1193\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"juice\" src=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/juice.jpg\" alt=\"juicing\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A few months ago, I not only wanted to work on my weight and toning up, but I was also having a real problem with my energy level. I was introduced to juicing by my friend Tovah. Everyday I juice lots of veggies and throw in a couple pieces of fruit and some ginger. It is amazing how I feel! Tovah used to be one of our Wedding Coordinators until she was was diagnosed with\u00a0rheumatoid arthritis in June 2007. She wasn&#8217;t going to let the disease take over her life, so she searched for a way to feel better without resorting to medication. Through her search, she found a new way of life, a new passion and now she helps others learn about the power of juicing and eating RAW. Her company is called Green Life and in March she is leading a 21 day cleanses. It is a really safe and healthy way to lose weight quickly but more importantly, it gives your body a &#8220;reboot&#8221;. For more information contact Tovah at tovahterranova@gmail.com. And if you want to watch a great documentary about the subject try\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fatsickandnearlydead.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fat, Sick &amp; Nearly Dead<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>3. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebellla.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\">The Ebell<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wedding-planners-favorite-things-episode-2\/picotte5\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1194\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1194\" title=\"ebell los angeles\" src=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/picotte5.jpg\" alt=\"wedding ceremony ebell\" width=\"360\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/picotte5.jpg 360w, http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/picotte5-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I have recently been planning a wedding with a client at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebellla.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\">The Ebell <\/a>of Los Angeles. It has quickly become one of my favorite venues. It is not only gorgeous but rich in history. It was established as a women&#8217;s club encouraging education and culture to women in 1894. It is an amazingly beautiful space. I just attended a tasting and it was unbelievable!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wedding-planners-favorite-things-episode-2\/ebell-dining\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1195\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1195\" title=\"ebell dining room\" src=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/ebell-dining.jpg\" alt=\"The bell los angeles\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/ebell-dining.jpg 400w, http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/ebell-dining-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wedding-planners-favorite-things-episode-2\/ebell-lounge\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1196\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1196\" title=\"ebell lounge\" src=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/ebell-lounge.jpg\" alt=\"The ebell\" width=\"480\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/ebell-lounge.jpg 600w, http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/ebell-lounge-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">4. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.toryburch.com\/blog-post\/blog-post,default,pg.html?bpid=34936\" target=\"_blank\">Tory Burch<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I love, love, love these Tory Burch boots! The picture says it all!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wedding-planners-favorite-things-episode-2\/styletip_selmaflatboot\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1197\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1197\" title=\"tory burch boots\" src=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/StyleTip_SelmaFlatBoot.jpg\" alt=\"boots \" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/StyleTip_SelmaFlatBoot.jpg 480w, http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/StyleTip_SelmaFlatBoot-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>5. <strong>Wine and Truffle Pairings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wedding-planners-favorite-things-episode-2\/wine-truffle-pairing\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1198\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1198\" title=\"wine truffle pairing\" src=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/wine-truffle-pairing.jpg\" alt=\"wine and truffle bar\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/wine-truffle-pairing.jpg 800w, http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/wine-truffle-pairing-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I love doing a wine and truffle pairing bar. Whether it&#8217;s a special event or a wedding, it&#8217;s such a fun and interesting (not to mention yummy) form of entertainment. It&#8217;s a great alternative to a traditional cake cutting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">6. <strong>The Annette Gold Chiavari Chair Sleeve by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildflowerlinens.com\" target=\"_blank\">Wildflower Linens<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wedding-planners-favorite-things-episode-2\/wildflower\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1199\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1199\" title=\"wildflower linen \" src=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/wildflower.jpg\" alt=\"chair sleeve\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/wildflower.jpg 600w, http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/wildflower-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I love these chair sleeves by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildflowerlinens.com\" target=\"_blank\">Wildflower Linen<\/a>. I love them so much they inspired my most recent photo shoot design. I partnered with the amazing Annette Gomez (didn&#8217;t realize the chair sleeve and the floral designer shared the same name until after the shoot&#8230;I guess it was meant to be!). Look for it in the new issue of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.exquisiteweddings.com\" target=\"_blank\">Exquisite Magazine <\/a>coming out in the spring.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">7. <strong>Lace Glove\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wedding-planners-favorite-things-episode-2\/lace-gloves\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1202\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1202\" title=\"lace gloves\" src=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/lace-gloves.jpg\" alt=\"lace cuffs\" width=\"342\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/lace-gloves.jpg 570w, http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/lace-gloves-300x218.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I love these lace gloves that are starting to pop up. You can find them on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.etsy.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\">Etsy<\/a>. You can even throw these on at the reception to change it up a bit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">8. <strong>Flower Girls in Tutus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wedding-planners-favorite-things-episode-2\/flower-girl\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1210\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1210\" title=\"flower girl\" src=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/flower-girl.jpg\" alt=\"flower girl in a tutu\" width=\"423\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/flower-girl.jpg 423w, http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/flower-girl-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">There is nothing cuter than a flower girl in a tutu. I&#8217;m convinced every flower girl should wear one. And the converse just makes it that much better. You can buy them online at places like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tutugirl.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\">Tutu Girl<\/a>\u00a0or you can make them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Here is a really cute handmade tutu. You can find out how to make it on a blog called The Crazy Train to Homemade Sanity<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wedding-planners-favorite-things-episode-2\/peackcock-tutu\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1211\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1211\" title=\"peackcock tutu\" src=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/peackcock-tutu.jpg\" alt=\"flower girl in a peacock tutu\" width=\"475\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/peackcock-tutu.jpg 475w, http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/peackcock-tutu-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">9. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.latisse.com\/?cid=tab_lat_c\" target=\"_blank\">Latisse<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wedding-planners-favorite-things-episode-2\/latisse\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1214\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"latisse\" src=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/latisse.jpg\" alt=\"long eye lashes\" width=\"222\" height=\"227\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">This product is a miracle! It&#8217;s a solution that you put on your eyelid each night and it makes your lashes grow&#8230;a lot! It really works! I highly recommend it. It&#8217;s a great product.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">10. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tacori.com\/Fine-Jewelry\/Diamond-Rings#\/FR805\">Tacori Diamonds<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wedding-planners-favorite-things-episode-2\/fr805_multi\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1217\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1217\" title=\"Tacori Ring\" src=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/FR805_multi.jpg\" alt=\"Tacori diamonds\" width=\"245\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/FR805_multi.jpg 408w, http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/FR805_multi-300x272.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">In love with anything <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tacori.com\/Fine-Jewelry\/Diamond-Rings#\/FR805\">Tacori<\/a>, especially this gorgeous ring. I want it!!! I also love the gorgeous navy blue packaging that all <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tacori.com\/Fine-Jewelry\/Diamond-Rings#\/FR805\">Tacori<\/a>\u00a0jewelry is wrapped in. Have you noticed most wonderful things come in small Blue packaging?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">That&#8217;s it for this round of &#8220;My Favorite Things&#8221;.<\/p>\n<fb:like href='http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wedding-planners-favorite-things-episode-2\/' send='false' layout='standard' show_faces='true' width='450' height='65' action='like' colorscheme='light' font='lucida grande'><\/fb:like>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tweet Jessica Gillon-Wedding &amp; Event Producer-Owner of Events by Design So I decided it might be time for another addition of &#8220;A Few of My Favorite Things&#8221;. I have found that some of my greatest discoveries have come from word &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wedding-planners-favorite-things-episode-2\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1191","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-events-by-design"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1191","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1191"}],"version-history":[{"count":44,"href":"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1191\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1399,"href":"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1191\/revisions\/1399"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1191"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1191"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/eventsbydesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1191"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}