Thad and Mackenzie

This is Thad and Mackenzie's love story. Thad wanted to surprise Mackenzie with a "Just Because" theme.

Our first attempt was going to be on the beach, but the weather did not cooperate with us, so we changed the date and set up at this "secret" park.

Thad wanted a "Love is in the Air" package on the beach and when we changed the date, he thought how about a "Lavender Field". Well, we brought a semi lavender field to him with this beautiful surrounding with greenery, trees, a lake and lavender all over the table. They loved it. They even brought their new puppy to enjoy the park.

We love designing picnics and would love to design one for you today.

www.yourmainstream.com — in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Karen Gould Main Stream Events and PR Firm 757-204-1416

"Just Because"

I love this phrase “Just Because” What does it mean? When I Googled it, I found these wonderful quotes and I had to narrow down to just a few. You don’t need a special occasion to spend time with your best friends, significant other, family, or co-workers.

This is where we come in. We can create a perfect setting for your “Just Because” Picnic whether it is for 2 or more, we can handle it and let your reason be “Just Because”. We can create the perfect theme, invitations, provide menu selections, and offer location choices for you.

“#3 I hope you wake up every day with joy for what you have. I hope you find pleasure in the little things, smell the flowers you pass, and walk into the world with confidence and positivity. Just keep being you, my dear friend, and you’ll reach the stars!

#5 The world is a better place because you’re in it. It’s true because there’s nobody quite like you. Love you dearly and unconditionally.

#14 In this life, it is easy to find people who want to have fun. The challenge is finding people who are willing to live out your life with you. Finding someone who takes you as you are is rare. I wanted to thank you for taking on the good and the bad parts of knowing me. Thank you for being willing to go the extra mile and actually do life together.

#16 Life can be like a river, and storms can make it treacherous to navigate alone. I am grateful that you are in my boat, helping me to navigate the stormy waters. You have never walked away, even when it would have been easier. You have been the compass directing me to calmer waters, and I wanted to say thank you.”
https://futureofworking.com/just-because-card-messages-and-quotes/

Magical Days at Burrage Mansion

Magical Days are special events held at the Burrage Mansion several times throughout the year. These enchanting galas are designed to bring love, hope, excitement and joy back into the lives of children who are experiencing crisis. These are kids who are facing a serious illness or who have experienced the death of a parent or sibling—all heart breaking stories. While we can’t erase the pain or suffering that has impacted their lives, we can offer these special children and their families a day full of joy and magic and happiness.  Families are nominated from within the community who have social, economic or health related crisis.

Karen Gould of Main Stream Events and PR Firm volunteered her time to be a part of this magical day.  Main Stream Events and PR Firm believes in giving back to their community and Mansion Memories is one of the organizations that they volunteer several times a year for.

Photo credit goes to Annamae Holzhauser

More about Mansion Memories:

How Do We Select Our Families? Families are nominated from within the community who have social, economic or health related crisis. Please note: Due to limited space and our goal to serve as many families in crisis as possible, we cannot accommodate grandparents, aunt, uncles, cousins or friends at the Magical Day. Only Nominees selected to participate and their immediate family members may attend the Magical Day event.

How To Get Involved? We typically have over 150 volunteers to make these events a reality. From decorating to food preparation to the final clean up, our amazing volunteer workers are a crucial component to our success. Volunteer opportunities will be announced as needed for each event.

Karen Gould   Main Stream Events and PR Firm      (757) 204-1416   www.yourmainstream.com 

Redlands Conservancy

Main Stream Events and PR Firm had the privilege to volunteer at a fabulous dinner to benefit Redlands Conservancy. Combine a tour of an elegant historic home with a delicious dinner and an exciting Silent Auction, all on a late summer evening, and the scene was set for Redlands Conservancy’s 2016 Annual Social. That’s been the formula for 23 years, and it has brought together the Conservancy’s mission of preserving historic buildings with a passion for having fun.

Since the Bottenberg house was built in 1900 for Mrs. Helen Bates by Davis Donald, the Victorian house has had only five owners including Peter and Michele Bottenberg who took over from the fourth owners, Bill and Mary Bottenberg. With six bedrooms and five baths, and a servant’s quarters, the house has a massive presence at the corner of South Center Street and Clifton Avenue. According to the Bottenbergs, it has never had significant remodeling and retains the original woodwork and most of the original lighting.

Chef Malissa Grinnals of Dining In-Style Personal Chef Service provided the fully catered dinner for the third year in a row, following rave reviews from guests. The main dish choices were tri-tip and vegetable stack and I must say, everything was amazing.

Karen Gould of Main Stream Events and PR Firm volunteered her time to be a part of this fundraiser.  Main Stream Events and PR Firm believes in giving back to their community and Redlands Conservancy is one of the organizations that they volunteer several times a year for.

Karen Gould  Main Stream Events and PR Firm    (757) 204-1416   www.yourmainstream.com .

4th of July Celebrations

Everyone loves the 4th of July especially, Karen of Main Stream Events and PR Firm.  Karen grew up with her dad's birthday on that day and she still finds the fireworks every year.   As an adult, we love to celebrate with parties and picnics and find a way to see the fireworks. Grabbing a picnic basket is always a fun way to celebrate and this was an inspired photo shoot where we have planned many picnics for special couples.  Another option is cheese, fruit, crackers and of course your favorite beverage.

Main Stream Events and PR Firm has more great ideas for small parties all the way up to large corporate picnics.

If you ever have the chance to go to Nashville, TN, they offer the best fireworks we have ever seen.   An amazing showcase.

Karen Clements   Main Stream Events and PR Firm   Serving East and West Coasts   (757) 204-1416 or (909) 327-8084   www.yourmainstream.com 

Picnics Are Special

Have you ever grabbed a picnic basket and your friend or significant other?  Picnics can be fun and it gets you out of the house and on an adventure.   We all need to take time to smell the flowers, or in this case, have a picnic and eat some cookies and lemonade. We even coordinated a family reunion with the picnic theme.

Another outing is to grab some wine and cheese and just make your table a bit of whimsey.  If you are going to a festival, wear some hats that will make the crowd turn their heads.

Just be creative and if you need help with ideas, Main Stream Events and PR Firm can help.  We love private and corporate parties and we can do all the work.  We can even surprise you and your someone special with all the details and keep it a secret to all and then you just show up where we have the perfect private getaway. Perfect for an anniversary with your someone special.  (Just thinking about this gives me the goosies as I am a hopeless romantic)

Karen Clements   Main Stream Events and PR Firm   Serving East and West Coasts   (757) 204-1416 or (909) 327-8084   www.yourmainstream.com 

Serving the Community

Karen Clements, Founder of Main Stream Events and PR Firm, enjoys helping the community.  As a member of The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary she goes out when she can to serve the community in The Salvation Army Mobile Canteen.  Karen, Martha and Melvin served over 50 meals and what a great feeling it is to feed the community.

Karen Clements   Main Stream Events and PR Firm   Serving East and West Coasts   (757) 204-1416 or (909) 327-8084   www.yourmainstream.com 

Oranges as Your Focus

Why is it that people love oranges? Just look at these. Oranges are natural and beautiful when displayed and they taste great as a garnish, by itself or to cook with.  Why not decorate your table with homegrown California Oranges.

Table Design and props by Main Stream Events and PR Firm.  Photos by Tami Conder Gould.

Karen Clements   Main Stream Events and PR Firm   Serving East and West Coasts   (757) 204-1416 or (909) 327-8084   www.yourmainstream.com