Whitney and Logan tied the knot at Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley, California and we are thrilled we could help design this beautiful day! This stunning location is a hidden gem within the Santa Susana Mountains. From the sweeping vistas to the finest details, Hummingbird Nest ranch is shaded groves of olive trees, sparkling fountains, romantic accommodations, and a stunning canyon setting that is absolutely one-of-a-kind. The bride looked incredible in a sweetheart cut lace dress with beautiful floral details while her bridesmaids wore sweeping gowns with faint floral details. The groomsmen looked sharp in navy blue suits, white

We are thrilled to announce that we are a nominee for Special Events Gala Awards under the category of “Best Off-Premise Catered Event” for the “Rolls Royce Villa Concours d’Elegance Monterey” event!   “The Gala Awards have been given by Special Events magazine, the premier industry publication, since 1986, when the awards honored the “top 10 events of 1985.” The awards recognize the finest work in special events worldwide. For the 2019 Gala Awards, the magazine received entries in 34 categories from 13 countries. Members of the Special Events magazine Advisory Board, made up of leaders in the event profession,

This week we are teaching you to make one of favorites from our Food, Fun, Love cookbook: Beef Stroganoff Pies! Keep Scrolling for the recipe! Beef Stroganoff filling  2 pounds beef tenderloin, cut in small dice 2/3 cup olive oil Salt and Pepper 1/4 cup butter 14 cup all purpose flour 11/2 cups beef stock 31/2 cups onions, thinly sliced 11/2 tablespoons sour cream 1 teaspoons sour cream 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 31/2 cups mushroom, cut into quarters 1/4 cup brandy 4 cups shortcrust pastry mix 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Egg wash (2 eggs mixed with 1/2

What is a tea party without the British classic, Victoria Sponge cake!? Our next recipe from the Food, Fun, Love cook book is a Classic Victoria Sponge! 8 ounces unsalted butter 8 ounces granulated sugar 4 eggs beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 8 ounces sifted cake flour 2 cups whipping cream 1/2 cup strawberry or raspberry jam 1/2 cup sifted powered sugar Cream butter and sugar together with a mixer until light and fluffy. And eggs, one at a time, along with vanilla, making sure they are fully incorporated each time. Fold in the flour, being careful not to over

We are so excited to share our next creative in our “Creatives That Inspire” series is Russell Harris of Russell Harris Event Group! Keep reading to learn more about 2018 Special Events award winner! 1. 5 things in your fridge at all times? Champagne, Orange Juice, Sparkling Water, Almond Milk, and Cheese 2. What is your guilty pleasure? Porterhouse Steak 3. When did you start your own business? 2000 4. What’s the favorite part about what you do? Hands down, design! I love the challenge of constantly innovating and evolving to offer a unique design concept for each and every

We are thrilled to be featured on Inside Weddings for this classic Santa Barbara Wedding! Keep reading for more details! “When the vow exchange concluded, guests walked through the house to a bountiful cocktail hour held on the patio with a view of the property’s polo field. Selections included dirty martinis, vanilla agave margaritas, and wine, as well as passed hors d’oeuvres, a taco-and-tequila pairing station, and a build-your-own slider post. “We love to throw parties, so we wanted everyone to be well fed with plenty of drinks,” explains the bride.”  – via Inside Weddings Click here to see the