What the fork? Modern table etiquette 101
Growing up we all had varying degrees of dinner table rules dictated by our parents. And now, as we’re all full-on adulting, we’re expected to know and conform to the universal laws of the dinner table. But what are the rules anyway? Here’s a little MPR context for you:
A recipe for creating memorable events
South Africa is full of entrepreneurs hustling to find and host the next big thing. However, in the age of the Fyre Festival, there’s a real art to making an event memorable for the right reasons. And it’s all in the thoughtful details (and actually pulling them off).
Here’s the MPR guide to making events unforgettable:
Plan the perfect kitchen tea in 2019
The kitchen tea (also sometimes known as a bridal shower) is a pre-wedding must. Right up there next to wedding dress fittings and cake tastings, kitchen teas form part of the traditional wedding checklist so many brides-to-be dream about. And she doesn’t have to lift a finger for it. All the planning falls to the […]
Glass act: How to choose the right glassware for an event
The right glassware complements the taste experience and, of course, the ambiance of the occasion – because drinking a premium red wine from the only clean mug available, just won’t do. Let’s start with the basics, the five pillars of a strong drinks menu; wine, champagne, cocktails, beer and whiskey.
The in-tents guide to marquee types
Marquees offer versatile and flexible solutions to turn any outdoor space into the perfect venue. With more than 40 years’ experience in the business, MPR Hiring has a marquee solution for any space and any event.
‘Tis the season (to be thrifty)
Silly season is upon us. Even in the sweltering South African summer, we all somehow hear the siren call of those cheesy Christmas themed sweaters, and want to cover our homes and desks with tinsel and snowflakes.
5 Things that changed our working world
When we started 46 years ago having a computer in the office was a silly thought. After all they were massive whirring giants that occupied whole rooms! But can you imagine an office space without one, on every desk, today?