On Wednesday, March 19th I partnered up with Randi Zinn of Beyond Mom to co-host the “#FHBeyondMom Event” a Private Cocktail Party featuring speakers Kaity Velez and Jessica Pallay, the founders of NYC’s Top Pregnancy Resource Website, Well Rounded NY. These dynamic “mom-preneurs” shared their journey from Magazine Editors to founders of this highly recognized online community (Featured by Daily Candy, Big City Moms, Stroller Traffic), while attendees included a coveted list of Editors, Bloggers, CEO’s of Clothing Brands, and more. Held at the newly debuted Chateau FH, guests mingled over their passion for their work {while maintaining a balance with motherhood}, all the while sipping Uproot wine, nibbling on a gorgeous spread created by yours truly {deets below}, and taking home incredible goodie bags. I am excited to add this fab event to my hostessing resume!

A little bit more about My Co-Hosts:

Randi Zinn is the founder of Beyond Mom and RandiZinn.com. Born from a vision and the need for community connectivity, Beyond Mom offers Mixers, Seminars and Retreats for New York Moms. A yogi and mom, Randi encourages moms to cultivate wellness and live life inspired.

Mom-preneurs Kaity Velez and Jessica Pallay conceived Well Rounded NY out of love and the need for a savvy pregnancy resource. These former magazine editors curate everything hip, stylish and city-friendly for expectant and new mamas. Whether you need suggestions for a great pair of maternity jeans, strategic direction for a chic nursery in your one bedroom apartment, or crave-worthy restaurant recommendations, Well Rounded NY will help you navigate, revel in and even celebrate pregnancy and parenting in the city.

So on to my forte, the spread…

I decided to remove the chairs from my dining table and create an easily accessible buffet overloaded with appetizers. I created an elegant table runner by laying 5 Kim Seybert Capiz Placemats across the center of the table and then layering silver platters and cheese boards on top. For appetizers I created two main cheese presentations. One included Simple & Crisp Dried Fruit chips (a healthy alternative to crackers) with Parmigiana and cranberry goat cheeses, red seedless grapes, dried apricots, and nuts. On the other platter, I served fresh mozzarella balls with toothpicks, green olives, and apple flavored Simple and Crisps. For mini menus, I took my Michael Aram Ocean Coral Mini Frames and framed print-outs beside each platter. I kept with the silver theme using my Michael Aram Molten Double Snack Bowl Set for the small items like dried fruits and nuts. For dessert, I really wanted a pop of color, so I couldn’t wait to introduce guests to one of my favorite desserts, mini rice crispie treat cakes by Treat House.

At the Bar I served a delicious selection of white wines, the option of Sauvignon Blanc or Grenache Blanc by Uproot Wine; or for the pregnant mammas, Pellegrino and water {which I served in a Kim Seybert Paillette Wine Decanter}. Lastly, I knew we would be sitting around the couch and coffee table for the main speech so I put out a few easy snacks like nuts and more dried fruit as well as a fan of MacKenzie-Childs Cocktail Napkins.

Then on to the lust-worthy giftbags…

Worth close to $150 in value, lucky guests scored Michael Aram picture frames, Simple and Crisp samples, a Mustela travel set, MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check cocktail napkins, Alba Botanica lip balm, FLOWER Beauty lipstick and nail polish, a free Soul Cycle class, a discount card for music with Jam with Jamie, and a set of Kim Seybert coasters.

Randi and I plan to co-host more events in the future, so stay tuned for more details!!

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Review the Fashionable Hostess Event Planning Resume. Photography by Madeline Wolf.