is working with a great group of qualified volunteers for HBFF2011 and we're in the finalizing all positions.

is assisting with some of the event logistics for HBFF2011 and we're in need of an A/V referral near Hollywood. can you help?

is on the grind looking for a Graphic Designer willing to volunteer their time to assist with the HBFF2011 program book. Interested?

So busy w/ HBFF2011 that I forgot 2 announce that 10.17.11 marked 10 fabulous years of doing what I LOVE-producing Perfect Success events!!

hbff2011 has extended its volunteer application deadline until tomorrow, Oct. 19th. Still interested? Register by midnite to be considered!

We've received a great response from volunteers for this year's Hollywood Black Film Festival. Looking forward to working with everyone!

When Life Gives You Lemons....make a centerpiece

Lately a lot of events have shifted to a more simplistic design aesthetic. Moving away from the classic black and white monochramatic approach and directing their attentions toward providing a more fresh and organic look.

This layout is a new take on an old favorite -- the DESSERT BAR! This display of delicious treats is very inviting. It's bright, it's fresh, and it's beautiful. The designer used a color blocking method to explore the vibrancy of yellow and green. Much like the burst of flavor a lemon or lime gives your palette this presentation gives your eyes that same experience. The colors really popped!

-- picture taken at the 2010 MPISCC Conference and Tradeshow held at the J.W. Marriot located at L.A. Live in Downtown Los Angeles.

The catering continued the color theme by using lots and lots of LEMONS! Every dessert had a lemon flavor, lemons were piled high in large clear glass vases, and lemons were sprinkled thoughout livley patches of wheatgrass. Even the sunflowers chimed in to support the color theme.

The accents truly closed the deal and made the design concept complete. The use of garden carts to display the desserts was innovative and new. The large stainless steal vases broke away from the traditional centerpiece sitting on the center of the table to making them a stand alone attention grabber. The large scale cubed bookcase flanked with lemons and limes gave the entire display character and interest. What a great way to make an indoor event have a touch of being outdoors. Curious about all those lemons...they were recycled and made into lemonade.