Calligraphy Katrina and Maison du Papier: programs

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Timeless Touch of Craftsmanship: Vacheron at LACMA

The newest inspiration cones from the craftsmanship of Vacheron. As I was working on their stationaery for their grand event at LACMA, I was learning that quality and craftsmanship are not to be compensated. It's the details that make the biggest different.

If you didn't know Vacheron Constantin is a watch brand that has dotted the "i" and crossed the "t" for almost a century. They follow the Haute Horologerie Spirit of watch making and timeless pieces. At this event everything from invitation to menu, to table, location, and guests were treated to the finest finishing touches of Vacheron values in technique, aesthetics, and finishing. In short statements as written like a timeless legend in the invitation: "sharing our passion, passing on traditions, openness to the world, pursuite of excellence, and fostering creativity." And lastly, in words of Francois Constantin, " Do better if possible...and that is always possible."

Event Details

Vacheron Conotstantin Boutique Opening, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA

Thursday, May 2nd, 2t013 at 7 pm

Cocktails at Vacheron Constantin Boutique

Dinner to follow at LACMA

Vacheron is proud to support James Turrell: A Retrospective

Chef: Alian Passard

The Stationery

a complete set: invitation, escort card, and event program.

Beautiful heavy weight gold cover stock envelop, Inner
liner of natural specialty velvet like paper. , and with modern clean invitation design.

The invitation opened into cubic quadrants, fasteners
were tiny little gold colored metal magnets (kinda like
the little gadgets on a watch.)

Vacheron's Mssion Statement

Simple, beautiful modernly designed invitation and
response card with a touch of calligraphy from
yours truly.

Behind the invitation.

Escort Card with seating map and layout, personalized name in calligraphy.
Lettrr pressed on heavy matte fine board.

A peak into the program booklet featuring the Chef Nlain Passard's menu
and full description of the art and design behind each dish.

Event Favors from Vacheron

Not included the newest version of the iPad!!!

Like Vacheron Constantin's values and craftsmanship, Chef Alain Passard also takes his craftsmanship of food and fine dining to the level of articulated art. He is a french chef and owner of the 3 star Michelin restaurant L'Arpege located in Paris, France. In particular, Chef Passard is drawn to vegetables, spices and herbs; a trinity that releases the true character of our earth and the essence of life: water.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Expanding at ABC OC 2013

This March as the spring season was blooming, the opportunity to grow myself also was in bloom. The Association of Bridal Consultants of Orange County (ABC OC) hosted a delightfully decadent event at the Hyatt Regency of Newport Beach on March 12, 2013. Many of those in our industry were able to mingle, expand, exhale, and discuss our questions, comments, ideas, and strategies in our participation of event planning.

Throughout the evening we were able to discuss and be challenged on our perspectives of how we all work in this industry. Here are a gist points that Table 2 discussed and affirmed each other with.
-Focus on one thing and be excited about it. If you are excited others will be excited too.
-Let go and delegate to grow
-Rotary Clubs for service hours. "free labor" There are students trying to attain service hours for non-profits, charity events, and giving to contribute back to our communities.
-Forget about "competition" and begin focusing on what you do best and educate your clients on what you CAN do best and CAN do for them.
-Know your value and justify your value. We have to believe in what we are valued for and worth the price .-YOUR TEAM: this is your family, these are your best and worst assets. Find a SOLID and CONSISTENT team. They take care of each other, and as an employer we take care of them too. We balance each other.
-BRAND: Your brand is an extension of you!!!!

Another mixer presented to us was a "THINK TANK" discussion. We were to throw out and discuss our biggest successes and difficulties. With this being asked of us this is what Table 2 came up with in affirmation, advice, praises, and advocation for one another.
-With social media as our main advertisement and endorsement; we have lost the face to face value. It's nice to have open house once in a while. Redefine and clarify face value.
-Be invitational: invite people into an open house, offer discounts, and offer incentives etc!
-Reading up leads to keeping up!!!! Read personal and professional growth books. Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill. Here are some examples: Thoughts are things, whatever you conceive you can achieve, to build we need to be open to new possibilities, and pass on your wisdom.
-Attitude: Servant to servant. Be there for each other.

Over all you can see that this forum has allowed some expanding, exhale and new perspectives for the year 2013. It was good and fulfilling day of wellness. Here are pictures of the delightful event.