Wrightfully Certified Bakery & Themed Baby Shower

I am blogging about cake for selfish reason, 1) because I have a  hankering for some and 2) I wanted to share my BFF's baby shower cake! When I designed it, I never thought it would come to fruition, let alone taste so yummy if constructed so beautifully. 

Dear Recipe Girl...You ROCK For This!

I have many indulgences, but Snickerdoodle cookies are the bee's knees for me. So when I found a divine blogger by the name of Recipe Girl's recipe for Snickerdoodle CUPCAKES, I fainted!

Photo Credit: Recipe Girl

These looks absolutely delish! I think this will be a perfect desert for my granny's upcoming birthday celebration that I'll feature in the coming weeks. I'm a little scared since my last kitchen endeavor started off rocky. 

You can check out the recipe and more pics here and here.

Aloha to Summer Celebrations

Luaus are popular for summer partying. You can use this theme to celebrate birthdays, summer holidays, family reunions and much more! Additionally, you can find many decorations at party stores on sale! Check out some of my suggestions below for creating your own party paradise!

Too cute for words

I come across this super adorable party on the "Party Dress" blog and had to share. Perf for celebrating your little special guy's birthday.

See the deetz to this party here.

Restaurant Week is here!

The 3rd Annual Restaurant Week starts tomorrow! From February 19th to the 28th, you can eat at some of Chicago's top restaurants without worrying about sky high bills! Have lunch for $22 or dinner for $32. Participating restaurants can be found here. I came across this event on Chicago RSVP, Big City Bridal's blog.
Whether its a girls night out, date night, or trial run make it a go of Chicago's Restaurant Week. It is a MUST DO for the sophisticated foodie and those who want variety and value.  You can find restaurants from all over, but mostly River North and Northside.

I have listed my favorite restaurants below:

• Hard Rock Cafe - a great variety
• N9ne - for a hearty but gourmet steak
• Rockit Bar & Grill - some of the best burgers in town
• Carnivale - fabulous empanadas
• Zapatista - fajitas to die for

What's your recommendation?

Some gems I came across while I was away!

Since my Winter Wonderland event, TWO of my laptops have failed me. One has a virus and the other is just broken! That said, I have to thank my readers for your patience despite my absence.

Just because I've been away doesn't mean I haven't had you all in mind. I found some really cool sites to check out until my return later this month.

For those of you that don't want to dedicate a huge portion of your event's budget to flowers, try to make them yourself with these whimsical ideas (and instructions). Did I mention they were paper? Try using patterned paper for a funky bouquet:

• Paper Flower Garden
• Carnations
• Roses
• Tissue Paper Flowers

For those of you hosting celebrations for the Super Bowl, click here for some tasty cupcake recipes.

My godson will be celebrating his 1st birthday and I will be hosting a super cute intimate Cookie monster party for him. Also, I will be planning a birthday party later this Spring and hope to have preparation pictures up soon.

Again, thanks for baring with Wrightfully Social! See you soon!

Winter Wonderland Wrap-Up

Almost two weeks ago, I hosted Winter Wonderland at the RH School of Performing Arts. With the help of a dedicated troop of volunteers, blaring Christmas music, and a super dedicated boyfriend that dressed up like Mr. Kringle, we pulled off a fab event!

Children got to read off their wish lists to Mr. Claus and received gift bags with coloring books, toys, snacks, and coupons!

The kiddies piled into the activity room where they got temporary tattoos, coloring pins, and played games! The best part of the whole event was seeing the kids play with each other.

Santa even got kinda competitive with the bean bag toss! I put up more pictures on the facebook page, be sure to check it out! Don't forget to become a Wrightfully Social fan as well!

This event was made possible by Nicole Jones of Sensual Steps Shoe Salon, Thomas Cole of Diamond Bank, Frances Wright of Allstate Insurance, Pink's Child Care Academy, and Rhea Henderson of the RH School of Performing Arts.

www.sensualstepsinc.com
www.dbdiamond.com
www.pinkschildcare.com
www.rhspa.com
http://www.allstateagencies.com/FrancesWright/

Winter Wonderland Tickets are Available Now!

Tickets are here! Make this holiday magical for your loved ones by attending Winter Wonderland. The holiday themed event will take place at the RH School of Performing Arts, located at 2542 East 83 Street, on Sunday, December 13 from 3pm to 6pm.

Check out the :30 spot below

Ticket Sales Go On Sale This Sunday!

Wrightfully Social has received overwhelming support and interest in Winter Wonderland. For more information about the event, click here.

Originally , tickets were slated to be sold on November 27, but I have decided to accept ticket orders this Sunday, November 15!

I look forward to seeing you and the kiddies there! Again, thanks for the support with this endeavor!

Winter Wonderland Updates

As you may know, I am hosting Winter Wonderland on Sunday, December 13 at the RH School of Performing Arts (2542 East 83 Street). It will mark my first public event. I am so excited, especially, since I'm a winter baby and love to be in good holiday spirits!

Winter Wonderland is a holiday themed craft and activities event. Each child will receive a fabulous gift bag with cool prizes and a souvenir picture with Santa. There will be no charge for adults.

I am so happy to confirm that the Winter Wonderland is being presented in conjunction with the Frances Wright Agency, a branch of Allstate Insurance Co. and Thomas Cole, Assistant Vice President of Diamond Bank. Other exciting sponsors have signed on as well, but I cannot release that information just yet.

Early bird tickets will go on sale on November 27th thru November 30th. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the RH School of Performing Arts.

UPDATE: Tickets go on sale Sunday, November 15.

Cute+Edible=Brownie Pops

Occasionally, I come across something that is truly inspirational and I must type my fingertips off to blab about it! Party City has launched Favors In The City, a website dedicated to contemporary favors, favor kits, and party accessories. This is a great resource for people planning weddings, birthdays, and other celebrations on a budget.

During my browsing, I found these Brownie Pops. These chocolate dipped designs are elegant and the favors make for a unique treat for every occasion. The pops are wrapped in cellophane, but you get the option to pick out a ribbon of your choice.

Good idea, but too formal? These treats aren't limited to weddings. Try these animal themed brownie pops for a child's "farmhouse-themed" birthday parties. Pick up chick and sheep covered pops for a Easter themed celebration.

NOTE: When ordering edibles (especially chocolate) online, make sure you budget for express delivery to avoid melting and ensure some semblance of freshness.

Calling All Chicago Businesses and Business Owners!!!

It's not beginning to look a lot like CHRISTMAS, but preparation puts you closer to a perfect celebration (plus, I'm a Winter baby so the holidays are always on my mind)! I am so happy to announce that Wrightfully Social will host Winter Wonderland in December.

We want to bring an affordable holiday experience to Chicago and we need your help! We plan to have a photographer, pictures with Santa, crafts and activities for children. All are welcome to sponsor this event, we would love for bakeries, children's clothing stores, and recreational companies on Chicago's South Side to show support as this event will benefit the RH School of Performing Arts.

If you would like your company to participate in this event, please shoot us an email. We are super excited and making moves towards having a Wrightfully Social winter event!

Basket of Greek Love: DIY Instructions

When it comes to Greek paraphernalia, you can never have too much! There is always a hat, shirt, jacket that provides the opportunity to brandish letters proudly. Last year, I made this basket for my friend with all the basis Greek letter items to begin her journey.

Wrightfully Social Fundraising

Last week I was super busy wrapping my head around two fundraisers...back to back! The first event was a silent auction on Thursday to benefit the Greater Westside Community Coalition at Cog Hill Country Club. The auction block was outside so we had to be careful with the placement of the auction items, especially since it rained! Supporters signed up for bid numbers so people wouldn't know who they were bidding against. The winning bids were announced at the end of the event. The fundraiser also represents my first official client!
We received donations from Southwest Airlines, Chicago Bulls' Derek Rose and Ben Gordon, and Flirty Girl Fitness among others.

I also arranged a fundraiser for P.U.M.P.S. on Friday at Sensual Steps Shoe Salon. I didn't have to do too much work because the venue is sooo beautiful! I used pink tablecloths and sprinkled silk rose petals atop glass tables. Joann Tate, one of Chicago's Cooking Divas cooked up vegetarian appetizers while Wings of Flavor provided organic chicken wings. We also received popcorn from Queenie's Court, absolutely the best popcorn I've ever had!
The party eventually turned into a shopping party! Party-goers admired the shoes so much, the owner had to come back (Nicole Jones pictured below, right)!

Wrightfully Certified Venue & Party Idea: Sensual Steps Shoe Salon & Heels on Wheels

Not just a place of employment (I work with a non-profit headquartered out of the store, aptly named P.U.M.P.S.), Sensual Steps Shoe Salon hosts a variety of events from intimate gatherings such as shoe parties, meetings, and showers to huge birthday bashes. In its four and a half years, Sensual Steps has done promotional work for movies, music artists, and host parties to support various community causes.


Check out what local icons, radio personalities have used the venue for parties, fundraisers, and other events, here.

No matter what type of party you're hosting, Sensual Steps has what you need. The boutique provides glass tables, chairs, a kitchen, two full bathrooms. With promising weather, the newly finished backyard is available for outdoor events.
For more information on Sensual Steps Shoe Salon's venue rental, click here.

Like shoes so much, you could throw a shoe party? Sensual Steps has you covered! They host Heels on Wheels, a service which has garnered attention from local and national media outlets! Check out their video of a Sex & the City themed party and get more info about your own Heels on Wheels Party, click here.

-- Posted by your Wrightfully Socialite, Brittany

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Introducing Shecky's Socialista

I am über excited to announce that I have been selected as a Shecky's Socialista!!

Shecky's hosts huge parties across the country giving women the opportunity to shop hundreds of boutique and couture vendors at discounted rates.

So gather your besties and join us for five hours of the coolest cocktails, delicious beer and food pairings, hot fashions with fantabulous markdowns,
fun beauty discoveries, and of course, Shecky’s Famous Goodie Bag.

Shecky's Girls Night Out pulls into Chicago on Tuesday until Thursday, Sep. 15th-17th, 2009.

SAMPLE cool cocktails, beauty treats, games and more from Shecky's partners.

SHOP hundreds of hot, one-of-a-kind items from indie designers and boutiques
across the U.S.—all on sale!

SCORE Shecky’s Famous Goodie Bag, filled to the brim with the newest hair
and skincare products, makeup, gift certificates, and more.

Shecky's Girls Night Out Chicago
Date: Tue.-Thu., Sep. 15th-17th, 2009
Time: 5pm-10pm
Place: The Great Hall at Chicago Union Station
210 S. Canal St. (entrance on Jackson Blvd.)

TO PURCHASE TICKETS PLEASE VISIT THIS LINK:
http://girlsnightout.sheckys.com/?rf=FA09_CHI_B_Wright and choose "Socialista" from the “We're very curious! How did you hear about this event?” drop down menu on the checkout page and write in my name, "Brittany Wright".

-- Posted by your Wrightfully Socialite, Brittany