We Think You'll Love...GlassDharma

We are always trying to find little or big ways to become greener. Today we share with you David Leonhardt's idea to help eliminate some plastic waste. David has been a glassblower for over ten years and has started using his skill to replace plastic straws with glass ones. His GlassDharma line of straws being made of glass, leak no toxins in your beverage and are covered by a lifetime guarantee of no breakage! We think this is a small step to making your life a little greener, and could also add a greener touch to your next meeting or event! Check out Davids website for further details and more benefits to using glass straws!

Vendor Spotlight: Adventura Consulting

Play with Purpose
Get the people on your team working together instead of just talking about it. Adventura Consulting, our newest Outdoor Adventure & Experience-based Learning vendor, is an exceptional provider of experiences designed to combine play with development.
Discovery is something best experienced. People learn best when they’re actively involved. At Adventura, we help teams and leaders actively explore and share their unique ways of seeing the world—
Adventura Consulting | 425.868.7972 | adventuraconsulting.com

Vendor Spotlight: Golf to Go!

We're rounding out the first week in April, but Seattle is showing no signs of Spring! It makes it difficult for those of you out there who may be trying to plan a interactive meeting or event. We would like to welcome Golf To Go!  They offer a portable mini golf rental service to keep a fun atmosphere in or outdoors. For your next meeting or team building event, check out Golf to Go's page to see all they have to offer!

We Think You'll Love...Rent The Runway!

Rent The Runway was born in New York City when co founders Jenn Hyman and Jenny Fleiss teamed up to make it possible for all of us to feel like a star walking the red carpet. Now we have the ability to answer the question "what designer are you wearing," without breaking the bank!

Rent The Runway allows the everyday woman to rent designer gowns for a special occassion. When the event is over, just ship it back! After all, who really wears a fancy gown twice anyhow? We are taken aback by this innovative idea and great selection of high end beautiful garments. Get all the details on their website, and also be sure to check out their designer jewelry options to finish your look! Here are a few of our favorite pieces for your next upcoming event!

We Think You'll Love...Pinwheels

We think you'll love these fabulously fun and festive pinwheels by Elizabeth St. These custom, colorful works of art make great party favors and even decorations for your equally whimsical event theme. Kids and big kids alike with be charmed by these sweet memory from days gone by.

HOT TIP: These pinwheels also also make great promotional pieces for your business. Consider having custom pinwheels created with your company logo, then hand them out to potential clients!

It's amazing what some pretty paper and creativity can do!



Planning A Wedding? Visit Our New Wedding Site!

If you or someone you know is planning a wedding in the Puget Sound, head over to http://www.weddings.banquetevent.com, the brand new site by B&E! Our new wedding planning website has it all for brides. From the ability to search for the perfect wedding vendor, to finding out what the latest wedding trends are, weddings.banquetevent.com has everything from A to Z for brides.

Also, be sure to place your order for the latest edition of the Puget Sound Wedding Resource Guide, hot off the press!

Our Picks for the Top 10 Gifts of the Season

 

1. Personalized Gingerbread House from LL Bean, $49.

Bring some alpine charm into your home this holiday season with our one-of-a-kind edible gingerbread ski lodge. Personalize it with one line of up to 12 characters, including spaces. Arrives fully assembled and hand-decorated with icing, jellybeans, peppermint sticks, orange slices, spearmint leaves, rainbow sprinkles and more. Makes a festive gift for a friend or a special treat for your own family. An L.L.Bean exclusive. Sturdy cardboard base

2. Pie of the Month Club Membership from Harry & David, $85

Imagine receiving a different handmade pie every month for 3 months. Each of our amazing pies is made in our very own kitchen from the finest ingredients – nearly all of them locally sourced. Berries from our backyard. Pears and peaches from our orchards. You'll love every pie in your club. Arrives frozen – just bake and serve.

3. SODASTREAM Sparking Water Maker at Williams Sonoma, $149

Do away with the waste of plastic bottles and cans while enjoying sparkling water and homemade cocktails and sodas carbonated to whatever “fizziness” you prefer with this eco-friendly water carbonator. Operation is incredibly easy and requires no electrical power.

4. iConvert Photo & Document Scanner at Brookstone, $99.95

Scanning doesn't get any easier than this. The iConvert® Portable Document and Photo Scanner allows you to scan anything with just a wave of the wand. Resolution is an amazing 600 x 600 dpi. And images can be saved to computer or microSD card (not included). Great for saving images of receipts, important documents, book excerpts, and even patterns for decorating. This scanner make capturing photos of loved ones, or even for saving a note from a friend simple too! Scanner is cordless and portable.

5. Portable U-Turn Table at Urban Outfitters, $140

Play your records and make your music mobile, anywhere, with Portable USB Turntable! This innovative, portable record player has a convenient USB computer jack enabling you to connect your Mac or PC and transfer your music. You can also connect other music sources and turn them into MP3s. Once on your computer, you can listen, make custom playlists, record it to CD and transfer it to your iPod or MP3 player.

6. Infinium Sparking Beer from Samuel Adams, $20

Thanks to Infinium™, a crisp, new champagne-like beer that sets a new standard in brewing, men now have the ultimate drink with which to celebrate this holiday season. Debuting in early December, the premiere sparkling brew is the culmination of a two-year collaboration between Jim Koch, brewer and founder of Samuel Adams beers, and Dr. Josef Schradler, managing director of Germany’s Weihenstephan Brewery. The first new beer style created under the Reinheitsgebot in over a hundred years, Infinium unites 1,000 years of combined brewing knowledge and innovation between the two breweries.

7. Magwear Magnetic Wristband from Red Envelope, $20

This ingenious accessory keeps screws, nails, nuts and bolts close at hand. Inside the rugged plastic caddy, an intensely powerful magnet holds metal fasteners and small tools. No need to hold them in his mouth or pocket, or climb down the ladder to retrieve them. Adjusts to fit wrists of any size. 3" sq. Blue or Red.

8. Wine Club Membership at the Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, WA, Join for the price of the wine

Explore rare “limited release” wines, receive exclusive access to winery events, enjoy complimentary wine tastings, and access to “Club Only” winery hours, along with a host of other great benefits!

9. Pocket Projector by Optima, $270

Palm-Sized Versatile Performer - Optoma’s PK201 Pico pocket projector takes on-the-go projection to the next level. Ideal for mobile business presentations or sharing entertainment with friends, the palm-sized PK201 performs powerfully with 20 ANSI lumens and 16:9 WVGA widescreen resolution. The mini HDMI port provides carefree connectivity to your favorite device. At home or on the road, the PK201 is sure to impress!

10. Sing-A-Ma-Jig, $13

They’re cute, they’re zany, they’re the latest singing sensation. Introducing The Sing-a-ma-jigs!™ Sure to put a smile on your face with 3 different ways to play: Chatter, Sing a Song, and Harmonize. Squeeze their left hands to change modes then squeeze their tummies to see their mouths open and hear them sing and chatter! But the Sing-a-ma-jigs' favorite thing to do is harmonize! Start with 2, now 3, now 4, now add more! Start your own Sing-a-ma-jigs group today!