I personally love all things “mini,” especially food.
Here are 5 reasons YOU need to join the Mini Bandwagon:
1. The mini’s are great conversation starters.
2. The mini’s give a broader appeal to your guests.
3. The mini’s can shave some dollars off your food budget.
4. The mini’s add an element of surprise.
5. The mini’s are just plain FUN!
Here are some mini’s I’ve found around the web.
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What kind of mini’s are you serving up?
~Caryl
I recently visited the Four Seasons Silicon Valley and definitely liked what I saw. When you drive up to the hotel you feel like you’re arriving at a Four Seasons. The staff was extremely welcoming.
The hotel is located in Palo Alto, CA in a corporate office complex. This is a great hotel for teams wanting to get away from the office for a meeting and stay on property. You’re also just a short drive down University Avenue to some amazing restaurants.
The details…
200 sleeping rooms
7,000 square feet of meeting space
6 meeting rooms
This hotel can easily sleep and feed groups of 75 with a classroom set-up or 160 with a theater set-up. Both with minimal AV with these max capacities. One thing to keep in mind – groups looking for day meetings might have a tough time getting space because of the rooms to space ratio.
The hotel has a great pool deck that would be ideal for receptions as well as the terrace just off their restaurant. They also have a well equiped fitness center and spa which is always an added plus.
If you are looking for something higher end for your group – this is definitely a place you will want to check out. The area is defintely lacking in the higher end accommodations. The closest comparision would be the Rosewood Sandhill in Menlo Park or the Hotel Valencia Santana Row in San Jose.
Boardroom
Ballroom A
Foyer outside Ballroom
Suite Bedroom
Suite Living Room
Suite Workspace
Guestroom
Guestroom Workspace
Guestroom Bathroom
Terrace adjacent to the restaurant
Pool Deck with private cabanas
This hotel gets 3 ROARS
Site visits are so important to do when planning events. However – sometimes, you just can’t do it.
We try to see as many hotels as possible and we are happy to annouce that we are starting the ROAR review.
We will be looking at hotels, restaurants, unique spaces and more…taking lots of photos and letting you know the perfect type of group for the particular space.
Our hope is that we will earn your trust and we will become a place for you to get honest and unbiased feedback on venues for events.
If you are a property, restaurant of special event venue and would like us to review your space – please let us know. We would love to check it out.
Following is the criteria for ranking:
In definite need of a renovation, level of service, room accommodations, meeting space, location, amenities
Might need some updating, level of service, amenities, room accommodations, meeting space
Great space, nice location, offer many amenities, room accommodations, meeting space, optional activities
Superior property, recent renovations, great meeting space, offer many amenities, room accommodations, meeting space, optional activities, that something special that sets themselves apart from their competition.
Tired of the boring break at your events? Or need something imaginative on the tradeshow floor?
Bring in a popsicle cart! It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.
(and don’t have the hotel or convention center put them in a bucket – part of the fun is the CART!)
You can even brand the cart with your logo and messaging to add that special spark.
The King of Pop Cart
Get ready for some serious eye candy as you start your week.
I’ve never been to Africa but after seeing this property – it’s definitely on my bucket list.
Feast your eyes on the Singita Sasakawa Lodge, which just happens to be the #1 hotel in the WORLD. That’s right. Pack your bags and get ready to chill at the pool or go on Safari.
The Lodge
Main Lounge
Cottage
Bathroom
This property can hold 34 guests. 6 ~ 1 bedroom cottages, 2 ~ 2 bedroom cottages, 1 ~ 3 bedroom cottage and 1 ~ 4 bedroom private retreat.
small print – this hotel was rated #1 in the world via Travel & Leisure Magazine. All images via Singita website.
Enjoy your week!
~Caryl
Do you think it matters how the food is presented on the buffet?
At ROAR, we think it makes a huge difference.
When an attendee walks out of a meeting room and sees the standard buffet – first thought is boring.
Which do you think looks better?
Fruit Salad – This or That?
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Cookie Break ~ This or That?
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Burgers – This or That?
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With just little changes, you can take your events from
ordinary to extraordinary.
What do you think?
The Donut…Sunday mornings, the newspaper and a cup of Jo. When you think of donuts – that’s typically what comes to mind.
Did you know that the Donut is trendy now?
There is the donut hole, the mini donut, the sauces and ohhh…VODKA? Yes, you heard correctly…VODKA!
The Entertaining Company is one of my favorite caterers in Chicago. Why you might ask – they are so creative.
photo via Biz Bash
This beauty above is a new little cocktail they’ve created…vodka, ginger ale, and pink lemonade topped with a donut hole that’s stuffed with Mascarpone mousse and pink frosting and sprinkles to top it off.
Now if you ask me – that’s creative.
Enjoy!!
~Caryl
Now that summer is over – do you find yourself in a rut? Well – get out of it. Get off your butt and start moving.
Here are 33 WAYS TO GET CREATIVE.
1. make lists
2. carry a notebook everywhere
3. try free writing
4. get away from the computer
5. be otherworldly
6. quit beating yourself up
7. take breaks
8. sing in the shower
9. drink coffee/tea
10. know your roots
11. listen to new music
12. be open
13. surround yourself with creative people
14. get feedback
15. collaborate
16. don’t give up
17. practice, practice, practice
18. allow yourself to make mistakes
19. go somewhere new
20. watch foreign films
21. count your blessings
22. get lots of rest
23. take risks
24. break the rules
25. do more of what makes you happy
26. don’t force it
27. read a page of the dictionary
28. create a framework
29. stop trying to be someone else’s perfect
30. got an idea? write it down
31. clean your workspace
32. have fun
33. finish something
Click link to download your own copy to post on your in your office or home - Creative
{List seen on www.peekofperfection.com website}
Corporations celebrate holidays as a way to boost morale and to say {Thank You!} for your dedication.
Oktoberfest, St. Paddy’s Day, Holiday Parties and one of the most popular…H A L L O W E E N!
Halloween is huge because it’s the one celebration that employees can incorporate their families. That is so important especially now when so much time is spent at the office.
I personally think it’s difficult to find decor for Halloween shindigs that aren’t so cutesy. UNTIL now.
A company that I follow {Anders Ruff Custom Designs} creates party printables. Their primary focus has been children’s party. I was delighted to see their Halloween Collection (that debut on the Hostess with the Mostess blog) which has a wonderful appeal for both adults and children.
Image via {Anders Ruff}
Image via Hostess Blog {Anders Ruff}
By just adding these creative elements to your treats and drinks…all the monsters both big and little will have a spook-tacular time.
Need help creating a spook-tacular event – give us a call.
Enjoy!
Caryl
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Now this is a dessert bar!
UV Cake Vodka & Magnolia Bakery Cupcakes at the In Touch Weekly Icon & Idols Party.
{image via BizBash}
Now that would have been a great event to plan!!
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