W3 Book Club-“The Karaoke Singer’s Guide to Self Defense” by Tim Kinsella

DISCLAIMER: I am definitely not recommending that you read this book!!!

I don’t usually start a book club article with a disclaimer recommending that you not read the monthly, highlighted book. But we don’t always like the books we read…

Celebrations, PartiesCynthia SutterAugust 9, 2018Teri E. Popp, Laura Chin, Tastemaker Tip, Tastemaker in Residence, W3BookClub, Karaoke Singing, I Love My Ladies, Fun Appetizers, Punch Bowl Social, Punch Bowl Social MinneapolisComment

W3 Book Club=“The Shape of Water” by Guillermo del Toro and Daniel Kraus

Teri E. Popp and the W3 Book Club chose to read and portray with costumes and food, The Shape of Water. Their host embraced the theme by turning a room into the grotto with lots of food!

For more information on starting your own Book Club, see Teri tips; W3 Book Club: The Back Story.

Celebrations, PartiesCynthia SutterJuly 23, 2018Teri E. Popp, TheShapeOfWater, W3 Book Club, GuillarmoDelToro, DanielKraus, LoveStory, Water, CreatureFromTheBlackLagoon, HardBoiledEggs, Grotto, Academy Award WinnerComment

South Beach Mango Festival

Introducing the first ever of its kind, South Beach Mango Festival, being unveiled on Sunday, August 5, 2018, from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at South Beach’s beautiful, white sandy beach in Lummus Park, adjacent to Ocean Drive.

Celebrations, PartiesCynthia SutterJune 20, 2018Cindi Sutter, South Beach Mango Festival, Eventbrite, Lummus Park, Sunday, August 5, 2018, from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Big Brothers and Big Sisters., “The Great Mango Book”, Health Benefits of MangoComment

Head Wreaths

Ardith Beveridge’s make your own head wreath recipe is perfect for brides, bridesmaids, flower girls and prom. Have a party and create your own version; they can also be adapted for chair back or table top decor.

Lifestyle, Flowers without Borders, Weddings, PartiesCynthia SutterJune 2, 2018Ardith Beveridge, Head Wreaths, Bridal Head Wreaths, Flower Girl Head Wreaths, Table Decoration, Prom Head Wreaths, Michaels.com, etsy.comComment

W3 Book Club: “Parisian Elegance and Elan!”

The iconic Coco Chanel began her design business as a millner: needless to say a bright spotlight shined on her work and her escapades with luminaries from every decade and profession. Teri & Laura chose “Coco Chanel: An Intimate Life” by Lisa Chaney, for their W3 Book Club celebration.

Celebrations, PartiesCynthia SutterMay 30, 2018Teri E. Popp, Laura Chin, Coco Chanel, W3 Book Club, Parisian Elegance and Elan, Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, Couture Clothing Designer, “Coco Chanel: An Intimate Life” by Lisa Chaney., Mall of AmericaComment

Brags for the Grads

Sue Zelickson’s graduation party tips, food, decor and drinks are sure to please both the retro loving and the hipster grad party guest!

Celebrations, PartiesCynthia SutterMay 23, 2018Sue Zelickson, Graduation Party Food, graduation cake, Graduation Drinks, Kraft - Celebration Sandwich Loaf, L'More Chocolat - Wayzata MN, Kathy Ehrmann, Lyndsay Terhark (Ehrmann), French Macarons, Nickolette Krimheuer, Drake organic real vodka, buzzpopcocktails.com, drakesorganic.com, Graduation Parties, Eleni's Graduation CookiesComment

Texas Time & Memories

I spent the last 12 days in Texas, the state of my birth. Yes, I’m a bit twangier now and yes, I ate BBQ, yes…with my fingers. Yes, I’ve provided some “girlfriend weekend tips" in this post. But lastly, and most importantly, I celebrated the life of one of my favorite people and she would be happy to know we talked about her spirited way of living and loving, EVERYDAY!

Celebrations, PartiesCynthia SutterMay 17, 2018Cindi Sutter, Texas, Barbara Morrison, Baby Name Wizard, Texas A&M University, University of Texas, traditions, Triumph Over Kids Cancer, Harrison's Landing Corpus Christi BayComment

Congratulations! Grad Celebration Tips

Zehorit Heilicher and her family just celebrated their third college graduation at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. Here are her favorite tips for open house parties+a few recommendations for celebrating out of town college graduations=Graduation Celebration Success!

W3 Book Club Traverses the Globe with “Around the World in 80 Days“

W3 Book Club Traverses the Globe with “Around the World in 80 Days“! We embraced the cultural locales with our outfits, food and drink and by watching the original movie!

For more information on how to kick off your own book club, see W3 Book Club, The Back Story.

Celebrations, PartiesCynthia SutterMay 6, 2018Teri E. Popp, W3 Book Club, Around the World in 80 Days, Phileas Fogg, Reform Club, Jules Verne, 1956 movie of “Around the World in 80 Days, David Niven, Shirley MacLaineComment