sometimes it’s all about events…
y’all know i’m a cookie baker and couldn’t imagine life without an apron, some cookie sheets and enough flour so i’m never without! but did you also know i sometimes trade in my apron for an event planner superhero cape? yep, i’ve been planning events for years, mostly for non-profit arts organizations. i help the non-profit team create a fabulous atmosphere, keep the chairs and honorees happy, and help the organization’s raise lots of money. and i love doing it.
most recently, i worked with an incredible team at the 5th avenue theatre here in seattle, to make their dreams of a western-themed event a reality. there were hay bales and cafe lights, lots of red bandanas, sheriff badges, and cowboy hats to go around. and more than 300 people joined in the fun as they line-danced during cocktails, and sang along with the performers during the dinner and show. it was a fun and successful night, and it’s so fulfilling to watch it all come together.
unfortunately, during event time, cookie baking shrinks to a minimum, as there’s just not enough time for a regular human like me to do both! so, for all of you cookie bakers out there missing my posts, know that i’ll be back at it soon. in the meantime, why not put together you’re own western evening? here’s some things that turn a regular party into a ‘wow’ event!
need cowboy hats for your guests?
- cowboy hats: https://amzn.to/2I23i2G
what about clipping on some sheriff badges for those special guests or the birthday honcho?
- metal sheriff badges: https://amzn.to/2LAUWkw
- a bit different sheriff badges: https://amzn.to/2LwHiz4
nothing fancies up the dinner table better than some homemade placecards. i used these kraft cards, easily printed on my home laser printer, and added some stickers to ‘fun them up’ a bit!
kraft placecards: https://amzn.to/2NV7CEx
think some bandanas can help? why, yes! yes, they will! get them to hand out to guests to wear, as well as consider using them as napkins! they add color and splash to your table and your guests!
- yellow bandanas: https://amzn.to/2Abdod7
- red bandanas: https://amzn.to/2LqjLj3
yee-haw! hope your western-themed party is as fun as ours was!
and now, bake to our regular cookie baking…
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