I am obsessing over Pantone’s color of the year – have you seen it?
On this FIRST Friday of 2019 and I am excited. The holiday week has been fantastic, and this weekend will certainly keep that going, and then – Monday! And back to some regularly scheduled planning and communication amidst a few trips and even a tv segment!...
I am so excited to speak at Wedding Masterclass 2019
This January, brides, couples, and wedding pros are invited to attend the virtual Wedding Masterclass summit where the best industry professionals from across the world will be speaking including our very own Michelle Durpetti! “Wedding Masterclass is everything you...
Meet my equine babies ♥️
…”Where in this wide world can man find nobility without pride, friendship without envy, or beauty without vanity? Here where grace is laced with muscle and strength by gentleness confined” — from the Ode to the Horse by Ronald Duncan. These beautiful, giving,...
My first experience at Engage! luxury wedding summit
Our time in Cabo comes to an end today, and I am returning home with some serious motivation after connecting with a few people at @engagesummits who really resonated for me. Hearing a like minded, passionate person say “customer service is not about going the extra...
My Travel Checklist
Hello there! It has been quite an adventurous last few months and I have been traveling quite a bit. From a wedding in New York to a family trip to Italy, and this week back to Cabo for our first ever Engage Summit, being on the road is a really common occurrence for...
Destinations: Creating in Cabo
There are few things better (in my opinion) than mix matched fancy glassware. It is one of my favorite things actually. Different crystal, different colors, a touch of metallic, and I start to look like this: 😍😍. I had the best time working with my...
My second home: Florence and one of my favorite places, The Medici Chapel
Photo: Collin Pierson Do you have a favorite time in History? I know, weird question. But I do, so for me it is pretty normal. I am a Renaissance girl down to the very bottom of my soul. It was why I chose to live in Florence, so I could be right in the middle of what...
St. Peter’s in Rome – did you know?
Did you know that St. Peter’s is the largest and wealthiest church in the world, and it was built with bronze taken from the pantheon and marble from the Roman forum and the Colosseo? And, that St. Peter was crucified on this very ground (under the bronze altar piece...
Winter Wonderland Fun in Chicago 2018
Tis the season to celebrate in the city! Whether you’re looking for free experiences or fun for the whole family, there’s a never-ending list of wonderful sites to see and things to do this winter in Chicago. We’ve narrowed it down to our top five picks you won’t want...
