Mark Addison is the founder of EVENTSTYLE, an experience design and production agency. Mark's personal style and vast experience as a top New York City event planner has made him a lifestyle expert and a topical voice on all things chic and clever - from home design and cooking to entertaining, travel, holidays, and beyond. Mark believes great living doesn't have to empty the wallet. His eye for detail gives everyday objects extraordinary flair. His work has been featured on "E! News Daily," "The Apprentice," and "America's Next Top Model" and published in magazines such as InStyle, New York and Interiors. As EventStyle's founder and director of experience design, Mark shares his must-haves tools and tricks of the trade to help you "engineer" the perfect party - any time, any place.
Each year, millions of Americans gear up for the annual Academy Awards ceremony. Some just watch for the hit-or-miss fashions, others are truly interested in the quality of winning films.Regardless of the reason you may be tuning into the Oscars, watching the ceremony with friends or family makes the occasion infinitely more enjoyable. Up your Oscar ante with these five cocktails, based on five of the ten films nominated for Best Picture this year.
Savory fondue most closely resembles its classic predecessor (the cheese version from Sweden) in heavy flavor and hearty textures. Many fondue fans would suggest that the savory versions are arguably the best. Because fondue makes for an engaging, in...
One of my absolute favorite one-pot meals is French-style cassoulet. Originating in pre-war French villages, cassoulet is both rich in texture and satisfying to to even the most sophisticated of palettes. The dish is named after its traditional cooki...
Winter can be harsh on your body. Your doctor would likely advise a string of supplements to combat the cold weather. Alternatively, I would prescribe a mix of warm swiss cheese and French baguette pieces - a prescription that is sure to put a kick back in your step. Now imagine 28 whole days of this cold-fighting melting pot. Don't look much further: Fondue February is here!
With January dubbed as "One-Pot Meal Month," it's only natural that my must-have for this month would be none other than the slow cooker, or Crock-Pot as it's otherwise known.Slow cookers are a staple for any hou...
Add life to your holiday decor by using living plants that will keep the holiday spirit alive long after the holidays are over. Potted plants and winter flowering bulbs are great options in the place of cut flowers and foliage for decorating your home this holiday season. Below are three ideas that I am doing in my home this holiday season:
When one year closes, another year begins; it's the unending cycle of life. However, one special day bridges the gap between past and present. It's a day of relaxation sandwiched between a year to reflect upon and a year to prepare for. Hosting an op...
The Bloody Mary, one of my favorite cocktails, due to the seemingly endless variations (I had one while writing this post - OK two!), is highly popular brunch companion made of vodka and tomato juice with condiments, spices, banquet of garnishes and my special touch, seasoned rim. I call it a meal in a glass!
HOLIDAYS
HOLIDAYS
