Haitian-American Weddings

I worked a few wedding this season. Although I enjoyed these weddings, I have to admit that I am happy wedding planning, wedding MCing, and wedding season is over for the time being.

Because I am burned out! Whoo...

I was honored to be of part of making my loved ones wedding dreams a reality this year. We worked hard and we played harder. Nothing like a gold ole' fashion Haitian wedding to get people moving and shaking. And I will probably be calling in the favor when it is my turn :-D In the meantime, I am going to recuperate until next wedding season. I know there are some in the works...I won't be working any next season I have decided to call it quits and leave it to the professionals. Sorry:-(

I will say that I a greater appreciation for the time, effort, money, collaboration, and man power thats goes into successfully organizing these massive Haitian wedding. I would offer the following:

1. Start planning as early as humanly possible
2. Determine how much money you have
3. Clearly outline a budget based on how much money you have
4. Make a invitation list based on your budget and STICK TO IT!
5. Send out invitations early, so people can plan
5. Be flexible: remember that the marriage is what matters, all the details are fluff
6. HAVE FUN!!!!

Be blessed :-D

Decorating on a budget

I have most of my furniture now. All I need is a table or bar stools (I'm still deciding) and a TV. I'm really in love with the new LCD flat screen TVs. I went as far as to determine which size would be best for my living space and the 32" wins. 

I wish I didn't know this because I now I really want it. It's like internet and cellphones. I lived well without them for so long but now that I have them I simply can not live reasonable without them. Life just seems to be so inefficient without them. 

An Ikea expedit media/bookcase 

a black leaning desk/bookshelf

a black coffee table, an espresso couch, and two espresso ottomans (which fit nicely under the coffee table. 

And I picked up a super cute lamp from CB2 for $20 (it was a floor sample). I go all of the furniture for $250 via craigslist. Its not exactly the look I was going for but I like it and I love what it's doing to my budget. I love the crispness of the black and white but I don't know how I feel about the espresso. I want to re-upholster them a sharp shade of gray. But I only have $300 to buy a TV and either a table or bar stools. I may have to buy a 22" and two black barstool. 

Ancient Egypt

I'm reading Cleopatra's Daughter.  And I love this book!

I am not sure how I got a hold on this book. I started the summer with a sincere desire to read period pieces. And if you know me at all, you know that I am a hopeless romantic.  So I did what any romantic would do and picked up Jane Austin's books. Before I knew it, I had read every Jane Austin title I could get my hands on.

I was not satisfied; I am a veracious reader and I had developed an appetite for historical fiction. So I picked up Cleopatra's Daughter, set in Ancient Rome and Egypt. It was written by an archeologist who took the time to piece the story together based on research and a bit of her imagination I am sure. Nevertheless, it was a great read and a nice way to wrap up my last summer before medical school.

I recommend it, if you have any spare time...

Toodles :-D

Quote of the Week

"I don't believe in the no-win scenario"
Captain Kirk

Decorating Ideas

I am feeling better and am in the mood to decorate-or at the very least plan the ideal look for my studio. All of the furniture would ideally create a minimalist, uncluttered, airy, modern, comfortable and functional living space that takes into account the fact that I love books and that I am a medical student. So I want a sofa, table/desk, ottoman, TV and book shelves.  I don't even have a budget that could account for the pieces that I have fallen in love with. But hey a girl can dream!


I love this BOKZ sofa bench in grey twill upholstery with chrome finishing tacks and stained wood stiletto legs $400 from Lunar Lounge Design

I also love the sequence | Molteni&C furniture designed by by Patricia Urquiola. A former coworker cut this image out of a magazine because it reminded him of my taste and he knew I was exploring different design options. I approve! If you love this look check out their April 2010 Catalogue

I also love the uno sofa $899 and silverado rectangular table $299 at CB2.