Archive for February, 2009
Monday, February 16th, 2009
I’m simply inspired by these images of antiquated baskets, plates and lace.
Image source . Rebecca Thuss (left and right), Crib Candy (center)
Lara McCulloch-Carter
Author of the Special Event blog ready2spark
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. books with custom designed covers are perfectly on-theme for a novel-based concept. They also make a wonderful take-away after the event.
Lara McCulloch-Carter
Author of the Special Event blog ready2spark
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Krislyn Floral Design has launched a new website brimming with inspiration. Proprietor Krislyn Meyer-Komarov is a true artist and her approach to floral, tree and event design is totally unique (yet her work is as identifiable as her fingerprint). I could spend hours looking through her portfolio…
Lara McCulloch-Carter
Author of the Special Event blog ready2spark
Director of Marketing – Regal Tent Productions
President – ISES Toronto
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Decor + More, one of North America’s most awarded event companies, is clearing out 5,000 square feet of warehouse space on FEB 27TH 9AM-6PM + 28TH 9AM -1PM. If you’re located close to Toronto, you don’t want to miss this sale!
You’ll find:
. unique set pieces and prop items – sculptures, towers, statues, 3D building flats, etc.
. backdrops and murals – painted sports celebrities, scenic paintings, etc.
. home furnishings – couches, area rugs, coffee tables, loungers, patio furniture, lights, chandeliers, shelving units, etc.
. home accents – vases, garden urns, pillows, table linens, glassware, fabrics, etc.
. Christmas trees, decorations and party supplies.
Lara McCulloch-Carter
Author of the Special Event blog ready2spark
Director of Marketing – Regal Tent Productions
President – ISES Toronto
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Tags: just for fun
You’re invited to join us on Twitter on every Tuesday evening from 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. EST / 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PST and Thursday 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST / 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. PST for our Event Professionals virtual tweetchat.
What is it? Twitter is an incredible collaborative tool, also referred to as microblogging, which allows you to communicate with others in 140 characters or less. If you’re not currently using Twitter, I’ve included instructions to start below. I’ve created the #eventprofs tweetchat as an opportunity for event professionals to meet online and discuss issues, challenges and opportunities in the industry.
How to get started on Twitter .
. Go to twitter.com
. Create a username and password (tip – try to keep it as short as possible)
. Find people to connect with, like me: @ready2spark and @eventprofs
. Download an application like TweetDeck that will help you manage your tweets easier than online.
. Listen. My best advice is to start by listening to what others are tweeting about before you start tweeting.
. Engage. Once you feel comfortable, start talking to others.
How to join the #eventprofs chat .
. Once you have a twitter account, go to TweetChat
. Log on
. Input “#eventprofs” in the Room to Enter field
. Start tweeting
Please note: you can still participate even if you don’t use TweetChat; just use the hash tag #eventprofs when you enter a tweet so the group can follow your conversation.
Another great tool to stay on top of the conversation is TweetGrid. Check it out.
The Rules .
. Introduce yourself
. Please send any questions you have to @eventprofs (do not use the hash tag #eventprofs). I will then ask the question of the group
. Please stay on topic
. Play nice
. Learn & grow :)
Get your #eventprofs site badge here:
1. Right click on the badge you like
2. Save it to your desktop
3. Upload it to the site of your choice – your blog, your website, Facebook…
Lara McCulloch-Carter
Author of the Special Event blog ready2spark
Director of Marketing – Regal Tent Productions
President – ISES Toronto
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I came across this inspiring installation on Cinimod Studio’s blog-style website. Beacon’s intelligent lighting system tracks and follows the movements of passerbyers. Very interactive and slightly creepy = a whole lotta fun.
Credits:
Concept, Design and Production: Cinimod Studio and Chris O’Shea
Electrical Design and Engineering: White Wing Logic.
Lara McCulloch-Carter
Author of the Special Event blog ready2spark
Director of Marketing – Regal Tent Productions
President – ISES Toronto
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I’ve often been asked how I author a blog while working a full time job. My answer has always been that you make time for what’s important to you and I see my blog as an investment. That’s an important word…investment. It assumes that you put in time to get something in return. And boy have I seen returns. From new clients to speaking & writing opportunities to personal and business brand awareness (not to mention the amazing people I’ve connected with).
However, tonight, as I come off of a full day out of the office, prepare to write a massive proposal, know that I have a 700 word story to submit to a magazine, finish some blog research, write this blog post, AND know that I desperately need to start creating my social media presentation, the words ‘time’ and ‘management’ loom like a rain cloud over my head.
Experience tells me that one of the best things I can do for myself right now is create a schedule. And for those of you who find it difficult to manage social media and your business and personal lives, I’ve found a few resources to help:
. Creating a social media schedule by Duct Tape Marketing includes a great example of how the author manages his multiple social media outlets.
. this To-Do List article by Mind Tools provides tips on how to create a useful list and also provides a free template.
. True You Marketing published a great post on how to get things done on Twitter. Some good tools and processes.
Care to share your time management tools?…please leave a comment.
Now stop reading this blog post and do something useful ;-)
Lara McCulloch-Carter
Author of the Special Event blog ready2spark
Director of Marketing – Regal Tent Productions
President – ISES Toronto
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. Become my Peep at EventPeeps
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