The first party I ever hosted at the All That Glitters North Loop studio, I over-planned within an inch of its life. The birthday girl was turning 17. I had a crown for her. A sign with her name on it. I set up the Gloss Bar right next to the Scent Bar because I figured some of the girls would want a choice: lip gloss versus a custom scent, variety, options, the works. She didn't want to wear the crown. Nobody looked twice at the sign. And every single girl in that room picke

When I imagined opening my studio at Haven, I thought the hard part would be the transition to a new space. Buying replacements for items my previous studio included, figuring out a new display for the chains, determining which of my systems needed to change. The hundred small decisions that go into turning an idea into a place people can actually walk into. But that wasn't the hardest part. The hardest part has been trusting it enough to leave room for it. The Hardest Lesson

There's a version of planning an adult party that convinces you the whole thing hinges on the details. The napkins have to match. The centerpiece needs a Pinterest board. The playlist needs to transition seamlessly from cocktail hour to dance floor, as if anyone born after 1995 is tracking that. Here's the thing though. Think back to the last party you actually loved. Not one you attended out of obligation. One you still bring up months later. I'd bet real money you don't rem

There’s a very specific kind of bachelorette party that exists purely because nobody stopped to ask if anyone actually enjoys it. A dinner reservation where half the group can’t hear each other. One mandatory sash. An overpriced cocktail with a penis straw. A blurry bathroom mirror photo captioned “last fling before the ring 💍✨” And listen - I’m not above a fun night out. But let's be real... most bachelorette parties are weirdly forgettable. Not because the people weren’t f

In a world that moves so fast we can barely catch our breath, making time to hang with the people you love might be more important than ever. But when everyone is racing from one thing to the next, planning a gathering can feel like one more thing on an already full list. That’s probably why so many great ideas get stuck in the group chat. Let’s break it down so you can spend less time planning and more time yapping. Start With the Right People Think about the kind of night y

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