Adra Williams • August 15, 2013

Andre Wells’ annual Costume Gala, “Come and Play” never ceases to top the year before. 2012’s costume gala, held at Decatur House on Lafayette Square was action packed. Amazing performance by Chelsea Green and The Green Project set the energetic tone of evening and sent guests going wild! Lavish decor, delectable buffets by, photo booths, the fabulous DJ Tye and to top it off, a surprise performance by a marching band!! [gallery ids="101037,136259,136243,136255,136250" nav="thumbs"]

Adra Williams •

Food trends are always changing. First the cupcake craze and now donuts. Most interesting lately?has been bacon. Bacon?infused vodka, bacon?sprinkled donuts, even?bacon flavored body?oils have hit the market. A-Town Bar and Grill, a popular brunch destination in Arlington, joins the trend, offering?a boozy, bacon-filled?cocktail, that’s now one of their?top sellers. Owner Scott?Parker and veteran bartender Gary Koh created?Parker’s Mark (named?after Scott) to quench the?ever popular thirst for?bacon. Start with apple?wood smoked bacon,?crumbled with a touch of?brown sugar. Then add 6?oz. of Maker’s Mark, a?touch of sweet vermouth,?Manhattan style, and then add brown sugar simple syrup for a rich, sweet flavor. Shake well and pour over bacon and brown sugar crumbles. For extra sweetness, rim glass with brown sugar. ?

Adra Williams • June 18, 2013

After years in the fashion industry, working as a stylist and a fashion editor, Adra has now focused her expertise and business experience into the field of marketing and events. According
to Adra, “it’s all in the presentation.”

This holiday season let your loved ones know how much you appreciate them with the gift of consideration, experience, emotion, and stimulation. It’s worth finding a gift that won’t soon be forgotten. With gifts like these, your loved ones will be thankful all year long. Price tags, labels and fads become obsolete in the presence of individually tailored, experiential endowments. No matter what, remember that a little thought with a touch of sentiment always prevails over the tangible. May the holidays provide you joys that supersede your credit card statement!

Kids

Philips 3D

Stimulate the mind with education and entertainment with a Phillips 3D television complimented with educational 3D DVDs such as Man Walks the Moon, Oceans, and IMAX’s Journey through space all available at Amazon.com or at Best Buy.

For Her

Year’s worth of flower delivery

A gift she’ll remember all year long and constantly remind her of the beauty she brings to your life.
Special packages available at Ultra Violet- 1218 31st st NW www.ultravioletflowersdc.com

Blue Prints with a Bow—Home additions that enhance her spaces. Provide her with the peace of mind that comes from organization, personalized space, and home aesthetics. Assure her that you understand
the sacrifice of her nurturing and simultaneously provide her a creative outlet.

Canal Builders expands and enhances the feeling you’ve worked so hard to create in your home- #1 in Georgetown www.canalgroupbuilders.com

For Him

Virtual Golf

Take a few swings off of his golf handicap by bringing his ultimate relaxation right to your home. He will love you for this one! www.virtualgolf.com

Gift Certificate for tailored suit from Everard’s

Whether it’s his first or his umpteenth, the Everard’s experience is unmatched. By appointment, he will feel like the superstar he is and be comforted with over twenty years of experience and the best tailoring in DC. Wine in hand to accompany his favorite snack, he’ll relish in selection of ties, cuff links, and pocket squares to compliment the most perfectly fitting suit he’ll ever own. Everard’s Fine Clothing
www.EverardsClothing.com 1802 Wisconsin Ave, NW [gallery ids="99552,104544,104556,104549,104553" nav="thumbs"]

Adra Williams • November 6, 2012

Cocktails, moonbounce and haircuts, oh my! These are just a few elements that accompanied the food trucks, unicorns, DJs and more that made up the Yelp Fantasy Land. Businesses, beware! Yelp is showering love on those known as the Yelp Elite. The Elite are the ones who share the most experiences on yelp — which we all use to get the skinny on new and old businesses. This Fantasy Land, nuzzled in the Atlas District at Atlas Heights, was the ultimate adult playground to show appreciation to those who give us the low-down on Yelp.
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Adra Williams • September 19, 2012

Brides gathered at the Madison on Sept. 10 to piece together their dream wedding at the Wedding Salon. Larger-than-life centerpieces, destination weddings, unique venues and more were on site for excited brides to weigh some of D.C.’s hottest options. Gaithersburg bridal shop P. Lawrence dressed some of the models on site to highlight the latest in trends. Many brides were already saying “yes to the dress,” as they pranced around with cocktails. The popular Charm City Cakes was also there along with Cake Panache wooing guests with yummy samples. The Wedding Salon was an amazing display in beautiful surroundings, but the icing on the wedding cake was the gift bag almost too heavy to carry out the door. Products, wedding magazines, samples — everything a girl needs to get excited about getting married. Now, if only they had grooms on display . . . [gallery ids="100980,131770,131745,131763,131752,131759" nav="thumbs"]

Adra Williams • July 26, 2011

DC event planner Andre Wells hosted a Bagatelle style brunch bash on May 1. Lincoln restaurant was transfomred into an adult playground with DJs, bulresque dancers, and a photo to go station. Red velvet curtains blocked the sun while attendees danced the afternoon away. Far from your average brunch!! [gallery ids="99734,99735" nav="thumbs"]