Happen to catch the finale episodes of TLC’s show, Four Weddings, last season? If so, then you may have noticed the beautiful backdrop of Cuneo Mansion and Gardens, a property located thirty miles north of Chicago with a rich history going back almost a century. Completed in 1918 in the town of Vernon Hills, IL, [...]

One walk through the University of Cincinnati’s campus and you see why it made both Travel & Leisure Magazine’s and Delta Sky Magazine’s list of most beautiful and inspiring college campuses for 2011: UC is undoubtedly a stunning achievement of modern architecture. UC began its Master Plan redesign in 1989, with the goal of transforming [...]

The historic Graylyn International Conference Center, which has played host to presidents, world leaders and entertainers, is regarded as one of North Carolina’s most unique executive meeting venues. Now, this 55 acre landmark destination is undergoing an extensive renovation to its Mews area guestrooms and conference space, in a design that will perfectly blend the [...]

If you’re hosting a holiday party or event and need a few last minute touches to really make it memorable, we’ve been scouring the Internet for just the thing. This year, make those little unique touches stand out by getting creative.  From your food to your centerpieces, your venue to your gift, we’ve got you covered [...]

Charged with planning the menu for your holiday party?  Stay on top of the latest trend, and create some unforgettable food-drink pairings. Ditch the traditional buffet table and create food-drink pairing stations throughout the room.  Several mini-meals not only appeals to each guest’s tastes, it also distributes food throughout the room, meaning guests are more [...]

College dorms used to be synonymous with bland architecture, hallway water fountains, and those long, twin mattresses that sheets never fit on.  UCLA is changing that perception, though, with a new fleet of suites that are making meeting and event planners stop in their tracks.  Are these really today’s dorm rooms? According to Jason Walley, Director [...]

Halloween’s fast approaching, and if you’re in charge of planning a Halloween event or party, there’s certainly a ton of options for you.  In fact, the fall event has its own association, the Halloween Industry Association, a trade organization begun in 2005 to represent businesses involved in the Halloween industry. While there’s no shortage of [...]