Santa Barbara, CA – April 11th, 2013 – Merryl Brown Events strives to provide each client with an experience that is unparalleled in creativity and attention to detail. Part of their commitment to excellence includes working with and recommending an extensive network of nationally recognized experts. In an effort to ensure clients are well advised, [...]

“Santa Barbara event planners work closely with floral designers when arranging elegant weddings…” Merryl Brown Events, headed by Merryl Brown, Certified Wedding and Event Planner (CWEP), is an award-winning event design and production company, specializing in corporate events, social events and elegant weddings. Flowers are the crowning touch in creating one-of-a-kind wedding experiences. Merryl Brown works with engaged couples and floral designers to [...]

This is a photo of one of my favorite small sustainable events this year! We had the great honor of planning, hosting and attending a dinner for the amazing author, Michael Pollan. The talented team of Ashley and Brian at Duo Catering created a fabulous menu of local, seasonal fare with great wines and locally [...]

My friend, Simon T. Bailey, is one truly gifted individual!  After meeting him at an ISES Event in San Francisco several years ago, I became so inspired by Simon’s motivational words, and we instantly connected and became good friends. Voted the best motivational keynote speaker by Meetings and Conventions Magazine, Simon lives up to his [...]

At an International Special Events Society (ISES) meeting in LA, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting an inspirational woman, Paula Estes, who is a talented botanical artist and floral designer who combines imagination and creativity to design unique, one-of-a-kind special event stationery, greeting cards and green wedding invitations. Her company, Petalos di Pauli , [...]

I simply adore the work of Los Angeles-based folk artist Baret Boisson. From her portraits of historical figures to her “Lucky” paintings, her color-filled works are imbued with a kind of nostalgic charm, wit and simplicity. Her wedding and family portraits make the most wonderful and ever-lasting gifts.  I recently saw some of her portraits in [...]

I have just recently discovered the work of talented decorator, watercolor artist and stylist Marc Normand Gelinas and I am so amazed that one person could have so much talent. Here are some photographs of his work that I thought were very beautiful and tasteful.