Sunday, January 22, 2012

DIY Florals

Hi Type A Events Blog Readers!

I get asked a lot about the floral arrangements that I make for smaller events. I've decided to post a step by step guide to the floral arrangement that I made for an event last week. They are a beautiful, easy and cost effective way to spruce up your next event.


1. Buy 2 bunches-1 bunch each of your favourite complimentary florals.
2. Buy a bag of floral sticks. These can be found at almost all floral and craft stores.
3. Buy a jar of floral rocks. Again these can be found in almost all floral and craft stores.

3. Select square or rectangular vase in colour of your choosing. Clear vases are always an option but why not try a black, navy, or purple vase?
4. Fill the vase about half-way with floral rocks. Pour water on top of rocks to about 3/4 full.
5. Measure the height of your vase, add 2-3 inches and cut your floral stems accordingly. You may need to trim the leaves.
6. Place the florals--larger variety first, followed by the smaller buds. Alternate colours and don't be afraid to experiment with placement--things don't need to be symmetrical. The rocks should act as secure anchors for the stems.
7. Take your bag of floral sticks. Cut them to approximately twice the height of your arrangement-again you can play with size here.
Throw out a few candles and you're done!

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Thursday, December 1, 2011

CSAE Trillium: Embrace Your Inner Gleek Gala

Had a fantastic night last night at the CSAE (Canadian Society of Association Executives) Trillium Chapter, Holiday Gala. The theme was "Embrace Your Inner Gleek". I decided to embrace it with a bow-tie but others went all out with tracksuits and other Glee-themed paraphernalia.
A specific Thank You to Kathy Tavares, Sales Manager with Starwood Hotels and Resorts-Toronto for the invitation.








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Monday, October 31, 2011

New Facebook Page

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Friday, October 28, 2011

Lena and Cheryl Tiegs!


Lena Arabian, Creative Director for Type A Events, with Supermodel Cheryl Tiegs. In case you were wondering-Lena's the slightly shorter one on the left. Taken at the Type A Events coordinated National Home Show Opening Night Party.


Thursday, October 27, 2011

MaRS Business of Aging Summit

Type A Events is happy to be working again with the amazing people at MaRS.
The MaRS Business of Aging Summit will address age-related issues from the perspective of Care, Career, and Caregiving. A MUST ATTEND event for all in the age-related fields--which is all of us!
Dr. Joseph Coughlin, Director of MITs Institute of Technology Age Lab will be the keynote.
Click here for more information on this incredible summit and to register.

Regent Park School of Music: The Tina Jabbour Annual Music Campaign

Type A Events was thrilled to be a part of The Tina Jabbour Annual Music Campaign at the Regent Park School of Music. This incredible school provides high quality, affordable music education to underprivileged children in Toronto.
The Tina Jabbour Annual Music Campaign, named after an incredible young woman with an affinity for music, assists the school by helping to raise money every year towards offsetting a specific cost. This year nearly $8000 was raised to purchase new instruments for the over 950 students of the school!

Thank you to all our clients and friends who donated to this amazing cause!
For those who still wish to donate please visit http://tinamusic.wordpress.com/