Pumpkin Carving Delta Style

In our hotel we have a pretty great sense of community and have a lot of fun along the way. One thing that we do each year is a pumpkin carving competition. Each department gets 1 pumpkin that they get to carve. The guests in the hotel then have 3 days to vote on which one they think is the best entry.

It is a great way to get our guests involved and for all of us to have a little bit of fun! I am a huge Halloween fan so this is right up my ally.

Here are a couple pictures that I snapped of a few of the entries!

Ferrini Boots

After and extremely long time I have finally found a boot company that I like! Ferrini boots have taken me by surprise and made me realize that there are still nice boots out there that I like.

I am really wanting a pair of black boots, but this first pair caught my eye too!

National Trust 2010

Over the weekend was in Olds at the National Trust Simmental Sale. The event is always a highlight in the Simmental breed, being one of the highest averaging sales in the fall.

Each year I head to the sale to do all of the decorating. It is amazing how a few extra touches can turn an empty sale barn into a really cool venue.

I was only able to take a few pictures, but as soon as I get the rest I will be sure to post some more. For full sale results head over to Transcon Livestock

Just What Do You Do?

I had this question asked to me many times this weekend. Some people thought I worked in the fashion business, some thought I was still in college, and others knew I did something in the event world but just not sure what!

My official job title is Conference Service Manager for the Delta Edmonton Centre Suite Hotel. This basically means that I am an event planner for the hotel. I work with everyone that is non corporate, so government, social groups, weddings, etc.

My day to day job includes helping meeting planners with their events that are held at the hotel. This means finding them space, guest rooms, going through meals and decorations, and everything else inbetween. I then work with the different departments in the hotel to make sure that every event runs smoothly.

Sounds pretty easy, but some days we will have 7 or 8 events happening. So that makes it close to 20-30 events just in 1 week when it is busy. There definitely is no shortage of work in our peak seasons!

Oh Monday...

This is what I was looking at while driving into work this morning....

 

It was not a nice sight and the traffic being backed up didn't help either!

Feastival of Fine Chefs

I had mentioned a few weeks ago that I was able to attend the Feastival of Fine Chefs in Edmonton. This was a really cool event that was a lot of fun to go to.

Feastival is put on by the Alberta Food Processors Association. It is an event that helps bring attention to the quality of produce and goods that are grown in Alberta, the quality of fine chefs and food that is created in Edmonton, as well as helping the Alberta Food Processors bring some attention to their programs.

There are over 1200 people that attend this event each year, and a huge waiting list to get in. This is the reason why everyone wants to go....

These were 2 of the 4 courses that my hotel, the Delta Edmonton Centre Suite Hotel had at the event. We were lucky enough to have a table and bring some clients and friends along for the evening!

Each hotel or restaurant is given a box of ingredients that they have to use for each of the 4 courses of the eventing. These could range from Alberta Beef and Elk, to Alberta grown apples and squash. The chefs then have 1 week to create and perfect their dishes.

 

 Throughout the night the guests get to eat 1 course from 4 different hotels or restaurants in the city. I was lucky enough to get 4 amazing meals! I do have to say though that they best food that our table got came from the Delta Edmonton Centre each time! So that made us pretty proud.

If you ever get the chance to attend this event I would say to take that opportunity. It is a really fun night filled with great people and amazing food. And who knows you may just find your new favorite restaurant while you are at it!

90's Flash Back!

I went for a stroll in the mall last night, and was shocked to find these in a very respectable store.

Stirrup Pants!

I am all sure that we had a pair of these in the 90's. I remember having a black and a pink pair.