Feature stories on businesses and people who inspire me.
...I literally just made that up. 😛 When I re-branded this blog to highlight my freelance work, one of my goals was to write features on all of my clients. Unfortunately, I spent more time working for everyone else and not enough time focusing on writing for myself, so I'm only just now getting around … Continue reading Announcing #WomanCrushWEEK
Hey #ATX - have you seen #BanterWithBogart yet?
Oddly enough, this story has three parts: Business, bestie, and Boy. Elizabeth Lestina: Local talent and best friend...she's also my very best client. But more on her later, when I publish her feature. She walked the "Je Suis Une Femme" fashion show for Leighton W. Designs a few weeks back and was, as usual, simply stunning. … Continue reading The Leighton W. Designs Fashion Show
I've been working on social media for small businesses for over a year now and in my research and experience, I've never seen anything quite like Believe Me Film's promotional campaign. I've been following many shows and movies in addition to businesses (I like to be well-rounded) and I've seen a lot of interaction with … Continue reading Believe Me Film
With the end of St. Patrick's Day comes the final day of the Chicago Flower and Garden Show. Citygirl Weddings & Events was asked to take part in the tablescapes section of the event. While it was a lot of work, time, and energy, it was a lot of fun and an extremely interesting event … Continue reading Chicago Flower & Garden Show
I was fortunate enough to attend a Mardi Gras themed brunch at Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art this past Monday with my boss and fellow interns from Citygirl. What attracts me to the event planning industry? It has to be how glamorous it is. Attending this brunch made me feel like I was living in … Continue reading Brunch at the MCA
Marie R. Carlson 