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Working with a marketing firm under contract to Simply Elegant, Sharon was so taken by the Client's quality of work, she decided not to leave! Joining the Company as its operations and marketing manager in 2003, she helped to establish the Events division, which she oversees, the following year. Sharon has an award-winning flare for design and a diverse background which includes medicine, acting, florals and event decor. As event producer and wedding planner, she excels in designing highly successful, dynamic functions of all sizes and is skilled at handling client concerns with grace and creativity. Sharon's extraordinary people skills, coupled with Simply Elegant's commitment to excellence, keep repeat customers coming back time and again.

Are you afraid of quizzes? Try this one to overcome your fear!

By Sharon Barwick | Published July 28, 2010

Now that we’ve learned that Paraskevidekatriaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th, we thought it would be fun to forgo this week’s recipe in favour of a phobia matching game.
We’re 99.9% sure there is no such thing as a phobia of games – so let the games begin.
1. Cacophobia A. Fear of belly buttons
2. [...]

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Friday the 13th Party

By Sharon Barwick | Published July 28, 2010

Yes, that’s right. This week we’re offering tips on how to throw a Friday the 13th party.
Sure, it might seem a little “offbeat” but the idea behind this party theme is to poke some fun at superstition.
So along with throwing caution to the wind (and maybe a little salt over our shoulder), let’s throw a [...]

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Plan Your Perfect Wedding Now

By Sharon Barwick | Published July 22, 2010

You’re getting married next summer. Think it’s a little early to plan your perfect wedding? Think again. Venues and caterers are already booking up.
But before you charge out to book a hall, order flowers and create the ultimate in wedding menus, we suggest you sit down, take a deep breath and look at the bigger [...]

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How to Throw a Summer Party

By Sharon Barwick | Published July 15, 2010

So you’re planning to throw a summer party.
And, of course, you want your summer party to be a huge success.
Good news – that’s completely doable. But to throw a summer party that’s guaranteed to wow your guests and leave a lasting impression, you’ll need to get organized.
We have a few helpful hints on how to [...]

Posted in Featured, Volume 7, Issue 2 2010, Weekly Scoop | Tagged Articles, Party Planning, Weekly Scoop | Leave a comment

Antipasto Muffuletta Sandwich

By Sharon Barwick | Published July 8, 2010

The ultimate in eggplant sandwiches, it’s healthy and incredibly tasty. Enjoy!
Yield: 8-10 portions
Ingredients
1 large round crusty bread
Filling
3 red onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
½ tsp  sugar
1-2 tbsp  Extra Virgin olive oil
12 rounds  grilled eggplant
½ cup  fresh mint leaves
20 rounds grilled zucchini
1 cup arugula
20 tomato halves, oven roasted
1 bunch thyme
½ c  basil leaves
250 g  goat cheese
20  pieces grilled red peppers, sea salt and cracked black pepper
Method
Cut the top [...]