In a bustling city like New York, there is nothing better than finding a little patch of grass to call your own when the summer weather arrives.  If you want to entertain your friends in the great outdoors, here are some easy tips to follow to create the ultimate picnic in the park experience.

Scrolling through someone's iPod library is a little like rifling through their drawers...you are bound to find something unexpected.

As a professional event planner, you would assume that I have an extensive collection of music neatly organized into lists for every occasion but it is quite the opposite.

While I have worked with the best DJ's in the business for all my clients, my personal music library is a bit of a mess and obviously neglected. What few mixes I have are limited to chilling out at home or kickboxing at the gym.

Break out the tiki torches and crank up the theme from Hawaii Five-O.  This tropical party is infused with all of the elements that will keep the native islanders talking. Welcome your guests with a lei and a tropical island breeze served in a coconut cup…this is a great way to set the mood.

Setting the Scene  - “Vintage Baby Shower”