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Shamrock Shakes and Pots of Gold - St. Patrick's Day Snacks

At our St. Patrick's Day birthday party, the Irish-themed catering stole the show.

Festival of Lights - Our Diwali Party

Diwali is the festival of lights - it is a celebration of new beginnings, the triumph of good over evil, and light over darkness.

Hole in One - Our Golf-Themed Retirement Party

For this retirement party we got to combine the guest of honor's favorite pastime with the Okta office's cool industrial space in SoMa...

Luck of the Irish

Check out photos from this 50th birthday party, which took place on St. Patrick's Day at Finnegan's Wake. There's a pot of gold at the end!

A Very Merry Christmas Party

Check out founder Ariel's family Christmas party and get some ideas for your own holiday events!

Baby Shower Brunch in Twin Peaks

This backyard oasis in Twin Peaks, San Francisco was the perfect setting for this baby shower brunch. Live jazz music, plenty of...

Dreamy Date Night in the Park

The usual San Francisco fog wasn't enough to keep my lovebird clients from having a romantic evening in the Presidio area of San...

Gung Hay Fat Choy!

Today is Lunar New Year- Gung Hay Fat Choy, or "wishing you great happiness and prosperity"! Take advantage of the celebratory holiday...

Pancakes & Politics - a Red, White, & Blue Brunch

Making sense of the multiple state and local measures and candidates on the ballot for this year's midterm elections is no easy feat, but...

A Tropical Paradise Party

Summer is finally here, and we can't wait for all the backyard bashes! One of our favorite themes is troppo- its paradise-feel, lush...

And We Were All There: A Feminist Seder

The Passover Seder is a Jewish ritual feast marking the start of Passover. Those who gather for a seder dinner partake in telling and...

Pinkies Up! A Royal Baby Shower

Just in time for the Royal Wedding, I got to plan another lovely tea party baby shower. Tea parties are back, and the more British, the...

Tea for Two and Two for Tea

Originally a British tradition that conjures images of pinkies in the air and violin music in the background, tea parties have evolved...

Planning a Cheerful Children's Party (in 24 Hours)

I was contacted last Friday by a hardworking single mother who needed help planning her daughter's 4th birthday party- which was the next...

10 Photos from a Trendy 10-Year Reunion

High school reunions- three words that can bring dread, excitement, curiosity, or dieting goals to mind more than almost any other social...

Step up to the Plate

It was such a treat to return to AT&T Park - one of our favorite venues! - for our second baseball event. Standing at home plate, playing...

5 Simple Tips for an Unforgettable Thanksgiving Meal

Fall is here and with it, the holidays. What better way to start off these cold and dark winter months than with a festive and cheerful...

Broad Stripes and Bright Stars

The 4th of July has it all- the sunshine, the spirit, the bursting colors, and the traditions all make for the perfect summer holiday. We...

A Graduation Gathering in Golden Gate Park

Graduation season is always one of our favorite times for celebrations! Last Saturday we threw a bash for Jason, who just received his...

Game On!

We had so much fun helping John celebrate his 10th birthday with a laser tag party. In addition to a hotel overnight and taking over the...