What did I also discover during my trip to Scotland? All that highlands & islands walking across hills and ancient sites is not only helped by a hearty Scottish breakfast in the morning but by satisfying my appetite in the evenings tucking into locally caught fish, meat pies, Scotch eggs, haggis rolls or a steaming […]
Author Archives: Jean Thorpe
A Scottish Adventure – Part 2: The Full Scottish Breakfast with HAGGIS Please!
Although I love renting houses and apartments while traveling, one of the best parts of my trip through Scotland was staying occasionally at village B&Bs like the Old Manse in Kilmartin, the Rowan Tree in Sollas, North Uist and Morven on the Square in Dufftown. Why you might ask? Because you’re served a cooked-to-order full […]
It’s Really No Secret – What Your Guests Want at Your Wedding
Did you know that wedding guests have a secret? They actually have five that they wish you knew while you’re planning your wedding reception. They secretly long for: an easy to get to location, comfort & conversation, fabulous libations, great music, and late night snacks. 1. Location: This first one’s quite simple: make it easy […]
Outdoor Summer Birthdays, Wedding Showers, and Graduation Parties…oh my!
Summer is the perfect time to host an outdoor party at your home. It doesn’t matter the occasion, the planning & organization should be fun for the host or hostess as well as the guests. Follow our tips to plan the perfect summer event. TIP 1: No ho-hum parties for you! Pick a theme and […]
A Scottish Adventure – Part 1: Did Someone Say Castles, Stone Circles and Haggis?
I recently returned from a month-long journey to Scotland. My husband had been longing to drink his favorite heavily-peated, single malt whiskey, Laphroaig, made only on the Isle of Islay (in total we made it to 19 distilleries on Islay and in Speyside). Since I had a hankerin’ for haggis, we decided to spend April […]
Planning a Patriotic Memorial Day BBQ for Friends and Family
Memorial Day weekend will be here before you know it! It’s the BIG “Kick off to the summer Barbecue Season” weekend and you want to be prepared. These 4 tips will help you plan & host a memorable party for your friends and family: Memorial Day celebrations call for a patriotic theme from invitations to […]
Four Considerations When Choosing the Space for Your Event
At Gersky’s, we want you to choose the perfect venue for your party whether it’s a wedding, a corporate event, your daughter’s Bat Mitzvah, or a 50th anniversary. Large, small or somewhere in between, this is step 2 in our 5 steps to help you accomplish your vision. Of course, in thinking about the space, […]
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Home or … How to Eat Like you’re in Eire on Tuesday March 17th!
When most people think of St. Patrick’s Day, they might recall the best party they ever attended, a visit to Savannah, home of the 3rd largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the country like I have, or perhaps a memorable meal at an Irish pub near home. This year, if you’re lucky enough to wake […]
Formal or informal event – is it really better to look good than to feel good?
You’re getting married and your head is bursting with ideas about the perfect venue, the guest list, a budget and a hundred other concerns. You’ve been thinking about it all because you’ve downloaded our free Party Planning Checklist and realize the scope of planning this important life milestone. Making a decision about whether your reception […]
Are Ready for The BIG GAME on February 2nd?
Super Bowl Sunday is February 2nd this year & you don’t want to fumble if you’re hosting a neighborhood, family and/or friends Big Game bash. Is it for football fans only? Couples? Families with kids? An all day event or just a viewing party? Follow our tips & tricks to plan the ultimate party that […]