I was in Aberdeen at the weekend for the Association of Scottish Businesswomen (ASB) Awards Dinner and Conference, which was hosted by the Aberdeen Business Network (abn).

40+ business women gathered at the Jury’s Inn Hotel in the city on Friday, to participate in a coaching session from Martha Simpson and to hear advice from a selected panel of professional women from TIPS, Thorpe Molloy, Larosco & Befriend a Child.

In the evening we changed into formal wear for the Awards ceremony and dinner at the Elphinstone Hall on the grounds of Aberdeen University.

3 of our aabw members, came runners-up in their nominated categories.  Heather Dunk, Principal of Kilmarnock College, won a special highly commended award for her contribution to business and the improvements she has made to the College in the past 12 months.

Well done ladies, and a thank you to abn for being such wonderful hosts for the day!

Another of my special occasion themes at the Ayr Flower Show this year, was for a girly party based on Sex & The City, which can either be created in your own home, perhaps as a garden party, or in a local venue with a function room.

With prices from £405, I can supply: a cocktail bar; beautician offering treatments; sparkly accessories to craft or try on; party invitations for your guests, a single floral arrangement in a cocktail glass with fairy lights as an entrance piece to your event, plus me as your personal party planner to design your event, book your suppliers and set-up on the day of your celebration.

If you are interested in this package, or wish to refine a similar package to suit your own requirements, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah here.

Next weekend I’m attending the Association of Scottish Businesswomen (ASB) annual awards dinner and conference, hosted by the Aberdeen Businesswomen’s Network (abn) branch of ASB.

Myself, and the Ayrshire Association of Business Women (aabw) chair are going along to support the several ladies from Ayrshire who are now finalists for a number of the awards:

• Karen Herbert of Colour Me Beautiful for Outstanding Contribution
• Donna Drury of Real Work Skills for Young Business of the Year
• Susan Chan of New Horizons Creative Solutions & Rosemary Craik of Ayrshire Cancer Support for Best Business/Charity Partnership
• Heather Dunk of Kilmarnock College for Employee of the Year

Goodluck ladies!

I have heard this week that Confetti, a wedding supply business, has gone into administration.  They have 5 high street stores in Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham, Reading and London, which have all been closed, to focus their attention on maintaining their online operation.

Should you have any orders outstanding with them, I suggest you contact Confetti to determine its status.

One of my special occasion packages which I displayed at the Ayr Flower Show this year, was my fine dining celebration.

Based on a party of 10 and in the comfort of your own home, I can create a wonderful elegant experience for you and your guests, if you are celebrating a special event such as a wedding anniversary, birthday or retirement.

For just £670, I can supply: a 3-course meal with personal waiting staff; perfectly baked cupcakes with your tea and coffee; invitations for your guests, chair covers with a sash to decorate your dining chairs; a single floral arrangement as a table centre; plus me as your personal party planner to design your event, book your suppliers and set-up on the day of your celebration.

If you are interested in this package, or wish to refine a similar package to suit your own requirements, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah here.

This month I have an advertorial in the Dumfries & Galloway Life magazine, which is on sale now and you can subscribe on-line.  The September issue includes a great story on the Queen’s visit to Dumfries in July 2010.

Next month’s issue (October, which will be on sale in September) includes a special wedding feature, where I will also have an advert.

If you didn’t manage to get across to the Ayr Flower Show last weekend, you missed out on seeing some of the most beautiful floral arrangements.

Here’s a gallery of images I took of some of my favourites which certainly inspired my creative mind.  Click on each thumbnail image to view the larger picture.

Welcome to all of those who met me over the weekend at the Ayr Flower Show and are now browsing my website for the first time.

I will be posting some new photos from the Show over the next few days, but in the mean time please have a read through my web pages and the various stories I have posted on my News Blog over the last couple of years.

For those who were interested in my products and services, and whom I took contact details from, I will be in touch as soon as possible over the next 7 days.

Happy browsing!

Today was day 1 of the Ayr Flower Show and I came home chuffed to bits, having won a trophy and a cash prize for Best in Show for the Home and Garden Indoor display!

So today was set-up day for the 50th Ayr Flower Show, and it is my third year.  A long day for me, which started early on-site to ensure a good space to offload all my display contents with ease.  After setting up the majority of my display, both my husband and I took errands each, such as to collect my balloon arrangement and picking up my cupcakes.

Here’s a couple of shots showing the blank canvas I started with this morning and then when I had the main structure in place.  I will post more photos over the weekend of the final look of my display.

Although tomorrow may be a little damp, we are expecting fine weather both Saturday and Sunday, so please pop along to the Show as it’s a great day out for all the family.