It’s in the (swag) bag!

Excited about A Gutsy Affair because you’re going to be spending a fabulous night with friends, supporting a great cause while bidding on fantastic prizes, all for a great cause? Well, you should be! But we have another reason for you to start laying out your wardrobe for April 26:

Swag bags!

That’s right, everyone at the party will leave with a gorgeous bag and goodies! A very special thanks to Stitchy Lizard, who have generously donated the Gutsy red bags you will be toting around town until next year!   

The team at Stitchy Lizard was so awesome to work with to get these done, and as you can see the result is fantastic… We were blown away when we picked up the finished bags at their cute office (which has a deceivingly large embroidery facility in the back) in Liberty Village – it’s behind Brazen Head, you should go visit and say hello and thank you to Francine, she’s so lovely!

Alas, we just wanted to take a moment to share the exciting news that we are thrilled to have Stichy Lizard on board with A Gutsy Affair this year! It’s going to be our best event yet!

Tickets are going fast, so don’t delay and snag yours today! See you on the 26th!

Early bird prize, anyone?!

As if making sure you secure a ticket to one of the hottestparties of the spring was enough incentive to buy your tickets to A Gutsy Affair today, we have another reason for you to jump on it!

If you buy your tickets before April 12 your name will beentered into a draw to win a night and breakfast at Toronto’s Grand Hotel and Suites! The hotel is located on Jarvis St. right in the heart of downtown. 

But (!) the early bird prize is only good until April 12. Since you already know you are going, why not buy now and potentially win an excellent prize in addition to supporting a great cause?

It just makes sense, right? Right. Can’t wait to see you on April 26!

~Val

Sassy at Brass Vixens!

More exciting A Gutsy Affair Sponsor news. This is a fun one that I actually got to check out first hands so I’ll share with you my Brass Vixens experience!

My cousin sent me an email about a group deal for Brass Vixens that offered a 4 week pole basics class for a great price.  It seemed interesting and was in my neighbourhood so I thought “why not?!”.

My two cousins and I all signed up to do the class together.  At first I was a bit shy with some of the pole dancing moves but, the instructor made us feel so comfortable that I left wanting to learn more spins!

I had such a great time I immediately thought that this is something that everyone should try.  It’s great for a bachelorette party or event just for a night out with the girls!

 Major bonus for A Gutsy Affair party-goers… Brass Vixens has donated 2 great packages!

• 4 week pole basics package (a really fun fitness experience)
• 1 pole party for 12 people (so perfect for birthdays and bachelorette parties!)

And they have 2 great locations within Downtown Toronto.

SO get your tickets to A Gutsy Affair now so that you can get your bid on! See you soon.

~Alana

A week on the beach with Sunquest Vacations!

I know it has been warmer than usual lately, but really whatcan beat a week on the beach?! A Gutsy Affair partygoer’s will again have thechance to lounge in the sand, thanks to Sunquest Vacations!

The lucky winner and their guest will enjoy seven nights atthe all-inclusive Ocean Sands by H10 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic,including round trip air transportation.

If it were me, I would fly in, grab a pina colada and achair by the pool and only move for the buffet line at dinner… Whoops, I think I zoned out there and ended up daydreaming a little bit!

The only way to win your spot in the cabana is to grab your tickets to the 2012 edition of A Gutsy Affair! And, you’re in luck because they are on sale now!

~Val

Yosvani is not your grandma’s violinist!

We could not be more thrilled to share this entertainment update with everyone. I mean we are totally shout-it-out-from-the-condo-rooftops excited to let you know that Yosvani Castañeda “The Violinist” will be performing at A Gutsy Affair on April 26!

I could go on and on about him, I have been known to ramble in the past, but there is no need to say anything else other than watch this video and get lost in the unique sound:

That’s really all there is to it.  Amazing, right?  I had full body goosebumps the first time I watched. I love the sound of strings, and I can’t wait to hear them at A Gutsy Affair. Yosvani will be joining DJ Agile on stage for what will undoubtedly be an incredible performance.

Let the music lead you to getting your tickets today, we can’t wait to see you!

xoxo
~CJ

WestJet – Where do you want to go?

That’s the question one lucky A Gutsy Affair attendee and their lucky friend will get to ask themselves thanks to WestJet’s sponsorshipdonation of two round trip tickets anywhere the airline flies!

So, you could go visit a Canadian location while whale-watchingin Vancouver, taking in the European-style of Quebec City or getting screeched in after touching down in St. John’s.

Rather relax on the beach? They have got you covered by flying to sunny spots like Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Kingston, Jamaica, or Bridgetown Barbados. And that is only scratching the surface of the amazing places you could go!

Check out the WestJet Destination Map 2012.

My advice? Update your passport and grab a ticket to A GutsyAffair so you have a chance to win these West Jet tickets, or another amazing prize while attending one of the hottest parties of the spring, all for a great cause!

Tickets to A Gutsy Affair are available now. See you at theparty in 45 days!

The 10 Spot is in!

This is one sponsorship announcement that I am SO excited to share with you. 

As a long-time dedicated patron of this ultimate Toronto beauty bar, I’m thrilled to announce that The 10 Spot has once again joined on as a sponsor for A Gutsy Affair.  That news is, in the words of The 10 Spot itself, “FRICK FRACKIN’” awesome! 

Let me tell you something… there is usually not a whole heck of a lot about the process for beautification and hairlessness that is enjoyable.  The waxing and the hair pulling, the buffing and the tweezing normally is a really pain – literally.

But here’s a great big secret from me to you: the team at The 10 Spot’s Lesliville location is the most awesome in the city at general pampering with manicures and pedicures, and they’re also the best in Toronto when it comes waxing (for both ladies and gents!). They make the whole thing, dare I say, kinda fun.

The self-proclaimed anti-spa experience at The 10 Spot is one that isn’t stuffy like some beauty bars in the city, and the atmospheres of both of their locations (equal love for both the East and West end!) is light and fun and that’s why we’re so thrilled that they are on board again.  Only the best of the best for A Gutsy Affair party-goers!

This year The 10 Spot is back with donations of their new lip chap flavours for everyone, but they’ve kicked it up a notch, as they do, and are also donating a $75 gift card to our silent auction.  So keep an eye out on the silent auction table because this is going to be a hot item.

Speaking of hot… you know that A Gutsy Affair tickets are on sale now right?  Get yours now!

~CJ