Tablescape Tuesday: The Party Planner at IBB Designs

One of my favorite perks of being an Author is the wonderful people I get to meet at my book signings and celebrations.  The talented Shay Geyer of IBB Designs hosted a lovely pink party for me to celebrate The Party Planner.  She is a doll and dove in to the party planning process with gusto and great style.  She even painted the wall in the luncheon room of her design studio pink just for me!  

The flowers were in mirrored containers and the combination of soft pink hydrangea, bold and bright roses and fresh and cheery tulips was modern and sweet at the same time.  The favor bags added a further pop of color on the tables and no one could wait to dig in to them!  

Our host, Shay Geyer, and Good Morning Texas Host, Amy Vanderoef.

Oh So Cynthia Blogger, Cynthia Smoot with our Hostess.  Check out those pink shoes!  

Red velvet cakes by RUSH Patisserie were the icing on the cake!  Deeeeeeelish!

Gilt City Party with Moi!

I am so excited about the party that Gilt City is hosting for The Party Planner!
I hope you can join us on November 30th at Frederic Fekkai!
The tickets are $35 and include:

• Passed hors d’oeuvres
• Salon smooth-outs, polish changes and makeup applications (first come, first serve)
• Gift bag
• A copy of “The Party Planner”
• Complimentary valet parking

Event takes place on November 30, 2011, from 6 – 8 PM at Frédéric Fekkai Dallas. Must be 21+ to attend.

Here is what Gilt City had to say:

Why We Love This

• “The Party Planner” by tastemaker and luxury lifestyle guru Kimberly Schlegel Whitman will inspire your big soirées and small gatherings, just in time for the holidays.
• Whitman’s know-how is first-hand. After planning her own Idlewild debutante ball years ago, she launched a successful party rental and planning company and has written five books on entertaining.
• Frédéric Fekkai also is a pioneer of style, known for innovative cuts and premium hair products. There are only seven exclusive Fekkai salons, including this one in Highland Park Village.

It’s an idyllic kick-off to the holiday season: fine primping, passed apps and a luxe celebration of Kimberly Schlegel Whitman’s new book “The Party Planner.”

Whitman has a stylish take on parties regaled by Vanity Fair, Elle, Vogue, The New York Timesand The Wall Street Journal, among others. Her daily morning lifestyle segments on 103.7 Lite FM’s Gene & Julie Show keep it real, with tips on everything from spring cleaning to modern-day etiquette.

Leave the evening with a Fekkai gift bag and a signed copy of “The Party Planner.” Also yours: the upcoming party season armed with Whitman’s timeless tips and a bit of indulgence from Fekkai’s trained staff.

About Whitman, Dominick Dunne has said, “Kimberly Schlegel Whitman is my favorite kind of public speaker. She doesn’t put on her glasses and read a long typed speech from the podium. She understands that public speaking is a form of entertainment. She is intelligent, witty, a gifted raconteur, and a bono fide member of the world about which she speaks.”

— Rebecca Sherman, Gilt City Editor

New York Book Signing

I had such a great time celebrating The Party Planner in New York at MacKenzie Childs!  You can read more about it in Dori's World on Haute Living's site.

Please Join Me at a Booksigning

Pizzazzerie!

I am honored to be interviewed on the adorable Pizzazzerie site!  It is a great resource for party inspiration and tips and Courtney Dial is about to be fellow Gibbs Smith Author!  I can't wait for her book to come out in March!

She is giving away a copy of my book so get on her blog and leave a comment right away!

KSW for GAIA!

I am thrilled to launch my KSW collection for GAIA at my book signing on Thursday, September 1st from 4-6 at Madison in Highland Park Village!  I love the concept behind GAIA:  Each of the items is made from vintage fabrics by ladies who are talented and in need of work.  You can read each of their stories on the hang tags attached and, I promise, you will be moved.  I am so proud to be a part of this amazing project and my friend, Paula Minnis, deserves a round of applause for her hard work and the gift she is giving these women.

The Party Planner Book Launch - Dallas

I am really excited about the launch of The Party Planner!  I hope you can join me at my book signing on Sept 1st at Madison in Highland Park Village from 4 -6.