Queen Anne Artists Trunk Show :: 11.21.09

Don't miss this Annual Show!
Featuring over 25+ Local Artisans + their handcrafted creations...




Go2Girl Design is thrilled to be part of this show!

When: November 21st, 2009 11am - 4pm
Where: Queen Anne Community Center : 1901 First Ave W

Sponsored by Sweet Pea Cottage : PreSchool of the Arts

Further details + inquiries : http://www.qatrunkshow.com

$10K Wedding Budget Challenge: Seattle

Here's a great article on planning a $10K Wedding in Seattle.

I 'faux planned' this for The Knot Wedding Planner challenge.
Though, all the Vendors & prices are very, very real!

Eager to enter the Wedding Industry? Time to tackle the Business Plan!

Michelle Loretta of Sage Wedding Pros, has put together a fantastic 2 day workshop, featuring multiple Wedding Industry Experts. All here in Seattle!



When: November 6-7, 2009 ~ 9:00am-4:30pm each day

Where: Hotel Andra ~ 2000 Fourth Avenue, Seattle WA 98121

How: Purchase tickets HERE

Why: Because…

• You have never written your business plan but know you should.
• You have a business plan that is covered in cobwebs (or maybe just a little out of date).
• You want an easy approach to writing your business plan.
• You find “strength in numbers” and value business collaboration.
• You are gearing up for a successful 2010 and want to have a PLAN!

What: Some of the things you will do…

• Define or refine your mission statement, company objectives, and goals for your business.
• Create a marketing plan, operational plan, and financial plan for your business.
• Expand your business mind and broaden your professional horizon.
• Get your questions answered by wedding pros who have years of experience in the industry.
• Network with other business savvy wedding professionals at a special Friday event.

Cost:

Early Bird: $299 through September 30
Regular Pricing: $349 after October 1

Cost includes all workshop materials including The Simple Plan ™ workbook.
Tom Douglas Catering will provide breakfast and lunch on both days.

Hotel Accommodations:

Hotel Andra ~ 2000 Fourth Avenue, Seattle WA 98121


Rates good through October 14:
- $142 Ändra Rooms with 2 Queen Beds or 1 Queen Bed
- $151 Ändra Suites with 2 Queen Beds, 1 Queen Bed or 1 King Bed
- $168 Ändra Lux Suites with 1 King Bed

When making a reservation please use “Sage Wedding Pros” as a referral
Reservations can be made by phoning 877.448.8600 or 206.448.8600

Worried You Might Hate the Ring He Chooses?

The truth is, most modern woman really do want to have a say in picking out their own jewelry, especially a piece as significant as the engagement ring.

Really, what’s worse….

Ruining a surprise, that results in choking back your horror at the thought of wearing that ring for the rest of your life?

Or, having to tell your boyfriend, that while sentimental + worth thousands of dollars, it’s not going on your finger until exchanged for something that fits your style?

It’s a bridal dilemma, but a real solution starts with going online, and getting a general idea of what you like.

You can visit a diamond site together as a couple, like Abazias.com, and review styles, shapes, and sizes of different engagement rings using the virtual ring builder.

With over 150,000 diamonds in stock, there’s plenty to choose from. There’s also no guarantee that the exact virtual ring is going to land on your finger. See? Still an element of surprise!

Choice = Surprise

With so much selection to choose from, your beau can still put one together that fits his budget, your taste, and have the final creation be a surprise.

Do you know when he ordered the ring? When and if he’ll really propose?
Let him keep you guessing! By giving him some general ideas, he can put together his own game plan.

It will let him make the proposal special, and unveil the ring at just the right time. Odds are, it will steal your breath away.

The real thing is always better than a virtual image, no matter how good the ring builder happens to be.


Oh, and Congratulations!!

SewBride : Custom Wedding Accessories

Bridetiquette is thrilled to announce its newest sponsor....

Don't know about you, but I LOVE fabric.

It has such power to bring together design elements, and add texture, movement + flair.

Brides are always searching for that unique piece that will personalize their day.

SewBride creates unique accent pieces out of non-traditional fabric choices, to dress up an Invitation, Table, Chair, Vase, Aisle, Bouquet, Pillow or Dress.

Add a splash of color, texture and style to your Big Day.

Here's a sampling of SewBride's darling Ringbearer pillows!

However will you choose?

The MIL Factor

Does your future Mother-in-Law make you wish you were MIA?

What's a girl to do?
This summer has been filled with brides-to-be with one major common denominator. The overbearing, ultra nosy, control freak MIL to be.

It's so sad to see friendly, put together, independent brides getting all worked up. Here's a few pointers on how to 'shut it down' before you waste any more mental or emotional energy on this.

How to Practice Diplomacy in a High Stakes + Stressful Situation

1) Run! {just kidding}

2) Develop a personal barrier : Team Buffer
Hopefully, fingers crossed, you have at least one friend who's great at dealing with difficult people, and has your best interests at heart. Utilize them. Bribe them. Sit them down, share with them a few of your wedding planning 'war stories', and your fears about possible wedding day disasters.

3) Schedule personal time {aka: spa appointments}
Having this 'on the books' is half the battle. Treat these appointments with the greatest level of respect. Maintaining your mental health cannot be rescheduled.

Event Planning Bootcamp returns September 13th

The 2nd installment of Event Planning Bootcamp is on the books!

When: Sunday, September 13, 2009
Time: 7pm – 9:30pm
Where: Spa Scotta

Early Bird pricing ends 8.31.09
Register here

Don't miss your opportunity to learn from an Industry Insider, on how to effectively launch your own event planning business.

Here's what past attendees have said about Event Planning Boot camp:

'This workshop was a great eye-opener to the world of event planning. Sandra covered it all, from marketing, branding, finding your niche, to the day to day life. I'd take it again!' - Cassie Keys


'I thought it was great! Not only fun, but educational and encouraging. Sandra told it how it is, but made it seem achievable. I think it's wonderful that she's willing to do this for aspiring event planners.' - Savannah Martin


This workshop is perfectly suited for all aspiring planners {wedding, business, social, non-profit}, and professionals new to the event industry.

Topics include:

· How to determine if event planning is a good fit
· Day in the life of an event planner
· Key ingredients of a successful services business
· Determining your unique selling position
· Developing a targeted customer base
· Defining your niche
· Elements of a killer marketing plan
· Personal style + image
· Individual Action Plan: what's your next step?

A detailed resource list will be provided to each attendee upon conclusion of the event.

Further details, registration + location can be found here.

Backyard Boutique : West Seattle Style

Shopping, Champagne & Shade!

Shop Local and enjoy a nice summer's day.

West Seattle based artists and crafters will be selling their wares at the home and studio of Starjuice Aromatherapy.

Shop for lovely handmade goods such as jewelry, aprons, body scrubs and more!
Have a snack, a glass of bubbly, and relax in the shade of the old cedar tree.

Ever dreamed of having holiday shopping done by September?
Here's your chance, or just a treat for yourself.

When: Sunday, August 23rd, 1-4pm
Where: 8822 11th Ave SW, West Seattle, 98106


In the Backyard!

Here's the Vendors joining us:

Glass Beach - Maia Low

Maia designs and creates handbags and accessories from her sewing studio in West Seattle.
She especially loves to work with cotton fabrics, happy colors and quirky combinations.









Alizah's Jewelry - Alizah Olivas
Alizah Olivas is a West Seattle native who enjoys all things small and shiny. Making jewelry for 5ish years, she has been focusing the last couple of years on forging fine silver and working with semi-precious stones...sometimes combining the two. New obsession...turning her photos into pendants.





Go2Girl Design - Sandra Watson

Sandra loves to create custom aprons and entertaining accessories for the kitchen. Obsessed with fabric from a young age, she loves to design quality, one of a kind creations. Here's her 'kitchen philosophy' :


Every girl wants to feel flirty, sexy and in control. Whether you're slaving over a hot stove, plating a gourmet meal, or shaking up some signature cocktails.....Put yourself in the 'Power Position' with a custom designed apron that pulls your outfit together, and puts you at the Head of the Table.

Art by Lonjina

West Seattle artist and mom, Lonjina’s creative career includes graphic design, mixed media, textile design, and interior design, that consistently imparts her point of view with brilliant colors and playful shapes. Inspired by her children, her first collage was created for her daughter when that affordable and unique piece couldn't be found. Working with multicolored papers in her collage creates layers of texture to each piece and are representative of her own aesthetic of contrasting colors, organic shapes and abstract designs.

Times Two Jewelry - Else Perez

Elsa is originally from El Paso, TX, and currently working out of Seattle, WA. While in El Paso, she graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design with a minor in Metals.“I let my backgrounds influence each other to create different designs and wearable visual art. I enjoy creating jewelry that will offer some form of interaction or versatility depending on the personality of the wearer."




















Starjuice Aromatherapy - Darcey Pickard

Starjuice Aromatherapy, holistic care for the 21st century - offers fun & fresh handcrafted aromatherapy products for holistic wellness of body and personal environment. All-natural products like stellar spritzers, yummy cosmic sugar scrubs, and rocket snifters, are handmade in small batches, with the highest quality ingredients. Starjuice is the creation of Darcey Pickard, full-time mom, Certified Aromatherapist and Massage Therapist. Darcey lives in West Seattle with her husband and 4 year old.
Darcey’s vision? To provide people with high quality, fun, hip products rooted in the history and tradition of aromatherapy.

Backyard Boutique is happening 8.24.09

Backyard Boutique is not to be missed!

A casual atmosphere filled with Indy Crafter goods in West Seattle.

8.24.09

1pm -4pm

Details + Vendors to follow!

Stay tuned for more details.