Business Notebook

Company seeks to deliver extraordinary soirees, large and small, By Roger Gavan Warwick - Make every event a magical affair. That’s the message of Celebrations Extraordinaire, a special event planning and consulting enterprise owned and managed by Warwick resident Jane Gyulavary. The new company offers concept, planning and execution for grand openings, anniversaries, cocktail parties, graduations, weddings and anything else that might be considered a special event. It also will offer expertise in planning business breakfasts, lunches and dinners. “Whether you need just a great idea or a complete soiree,” said Gyulavary, “Celebrations Extraordinaire is ready with its magic touch to make your event a most memorable one. And we are supported by a network of the finest Hudson Valley florists, caterers, bakers and graphic artists.” Gyulavary brings more than 25 years experience in journalism, public relations, business management and organization skills to her new venture. Her background includes working as a Manhattan public relations executive and as a fashion editor for several International publications. As an award-winning fashion and beauty editor for Working Woman Magazine, Gyulavary worked with some of the world’s top photographers and art directors. After 20 years in magazine journalism, she decided to pursue a career in public relations and publicity. Gyulavary joined forces with the Hart Agency in Dallas to head its New York public relations office. Through her own company, Julavary Enterprises, she coordinated numerous special press events in New York City for the Hart Agency’s fashion and beauty clients. Celebrations Extraordinaire’s involvement in local business events include the grand openings of BiNK Essential Baby Gear and Meadowcrest as well as participation in Warwick’s Hurricane Katrina benefit, “In Concert for the Survivors.” For more information or a free 30-minute introductory consultation, call 988-0580 or e-mail: julavary@warwick.net Spring spruce-ups for country homes Mary Beth Schlichting, owner of Frazzleberries, invites everyone to visit her eclectic gift and furniture shop at 24 Main St., Warwick, to not only shop for gift items but to see the latest furniture and finishes from Michelle Eden designs. “From barn wood cupboards to vibrant paint colors,” she said, “Frazzleberries has everything you need to give your country home a spring spruce-up.” The shop recently held a “Spring Spruce-Up Weekend.” Lisa Ciriello of Lisa’s Cookies supplied refreshments and furniture finishers were on hand to answer questions about the company’s latest furniture and finishes. “Since 1886,” said Schlichting, “master craftsmen at Old Village Paints have combined the best aspects of traditional paint making and modern technology to create the highest quality paints to give your home a new look. They’re perfect for interior trim and wall painting or to give new life to an old piece of furniture.” Those paints are now available at Frazzleberries in quart sizes and can also be ordered in gallons. The store also has sampler jars, enough to paint a pair of chairs or to test paint a large project. During the “Spruce-Up” weekend, Frazzleberries also featured a new handmade barn wood furniture collection that included a variety of farm tables, cupboards, end-tables, coffee tables and other country items. The shop also boasts a large collection of lamps, shades and other home accessories. For additional information call 988-5080. Think snow This coming Wednesday, May 31, is the last chance to purchase the $139 unlimited season pass or the $109 mid-week season pass for Mount Peter Ski Area. The discounted season pass will allow skiers and snow boarders unlimited access to enjoy winter sports at Mt. Peter for the entire 2006 - 2007 season. Along with increased snowmaking and lighting, Mount Peter is planning more improvements including installing a new lift, Hailey’s Comet, for the winter season.