One of the things I loved most about this evening was that setting up our impromptu style kitchen in an unexpected scene, outdoors in the front yard, lended itself for the prep work as well as the actual cooking (deep frying!!!) to play the part as our evening’s entertainment. It was interactive, conversational, simple… and DELICIOUS!

Thanks for coming over Ladies!

-Palmer

She’s Got it! and Graciously shares it with Family, Friends, and Clients…

Her name is: Heater Beckle

Her role is: My friend. My Blessing. My Adviser… My Goodness!

She is smart, savvy, established, achieved, down right creative… and the triple bonus… she is so much fun! Always dressed to say “sassy”, she speaks with an eloquence of intellect and sophistication, yet her message is comfortingly simple: to encourage, achieve and most of all, ENJOY!

Heather stumbled into my home as a guest of a guest to my “Taste Testing” party last spring. Little did I know that behind her interrogation of a conversation, she was sizing me up with intent to take my hand as I begin this journey of debuting The Gilt Studio. As it would be, Heather is truly a PR veteran and opened I&O Communications here in Austin with her business partner of  3 years.

Since we met, Heather not only graciously advises me and The Gilt Studio in growing structurally through volunteering her time instigating such blessings as consultations with the likes of  Ines Rode, COO of America Retold. She also enthusiastically opens our eyes to the unique and entertaining events Austin has to offer: Fete*Ish Party and my favorite… Her Birthday Party!!!

It was a traditional affair, a cocktail party, with a quirky twist, A Wig Party! haha Heather asked her guests to cheers with her in High Heels and Lace whilst sporting the locks of your desired alter ego. One couple even showed up as “The Whig Party”!… The funniest part was having to “re-meet” everyone  at the end of the night once the wigs came off!

Thank you Heather for being such a creative and giving person. You truly have become and integral part of our growth at The Gilt Studio!

It is finally official!…

Most 20 somethings ache at the approach of the Big 3-0… Not Elena, as she has been eagerly awaiting this honor since before I can remember. Not commemorating a phase gone by, rather embracing a phase “Next”, Elena and her guests “Splish Splashed in Fun under the Sun at her 30th Birthday Beach Bash” with a weekend of refreshing flare…

Elena welcomed each guests in their Condominium Room with a hospitality “bucket”  equipped with the weekend necessities: Beach towels, Custom Beach Coozies, a sand bucket filled with the makings for a delicious morning snack: a bottle of Champagne, Orange Juice, Breakfast Sausage and Danish and and invitation for the weekend’s events. We spent our days in the coastal sun, grilling alligator kabobs, burgers, hot dogs, and fajitas. I made her some homemade ice cream and a cake, and we sang and played the guitars by the late night bonfire while competing to make the perfect beach side ‘Sommores.

Congratulations, Elena, and thank you! It was a good time had by all…