Jean-François Dor: March 2011

Monday, March 21, 2011

Last week

Last week was truly exceptional…

Can anyone have too much fun, bliss and live a life of hedonism?

This week was filled with Champagne, Canapés, great food and wines, wonderful places and views, massages, haircut, manicure, more Grand Champagne and meet and greet fascinating people.

Is it wrong to do so in austere time? Well, sometimes one has to come out and let the steam go and really let your hair down, get pampered and enjoy each others company.

I get people together and make it happen.

Monday started at the Dr Ariel Haus Clinic in Harley Street where he treated to a chemical peel, nothing to horrendous, to the contrary this rejuvenate your skin and shave away the years, I was told later in the week that I looked in my early thirties and for those of you who know me well, well, I am 46 and never hid my age away. However some people are wondering where is the portrait in the attic…By the way, you can get 30% off his fees when mentioning my name...

Tuesday I tasted the menu for the Belgian Ball followed by another Taste of Belgium where many brewers and food manufacturer were presenting their food and drinks from Belgium in the evening but in the afternoon I went to see Neil and Eve at Taylors of Old Bond Street (in Jermyn Street) for a haircut and a manicure, this duo has treated me well for several years already and always feel good when coming out of the barber’s chair.

Wednesday I went to Cleo Clinic for a Thai massage where they are using exclusively the Elemis Products so that I can talk about them as they asked me to do their launch on the 7th April so look out for your invitation. Following this I was invited by Aperitif Dinatoire at the ‘Il Bottaccio ’ in the afternoon to meet a few Champagne winemakers and taste their fantastic Grand Cru Champagne with great taste and amazing complexity. This professional tasting was followed by more tasting with the selected few from the Button Club in the evening and followed by dancing till the early hours.

Thursday, after visiting some friend’s penthouse in Westminster with stunning views of the main sites of London (more Champagne and canapés) I went sky high to host the Gay Professional Network that enjoyed the very generous hospitality and fantastic views of the Altitude 360 London at the 29th Floor of the Millbank Tower.

Champagne, wines, other drinks and plenty very tasty canapés flowed throughout the evening and Brett Taylor, Chief Executive of The London Business Network , talked about the opportunities that SME have with the impending Olympic Games, many other people had the opportunity to come and speak about their businesses and aspirations and all had a great time. Quite a few people were interested to use the venue for their events and enquiries are flowing toward Peter Kerwood, the Marketing Director who was named in the influential people in a professional magazine that I read recently.

After such a week you will understand that I needed to relax and nothing could have been more of a treat than this hour and a half massage concluded by yet more Champagne at the expert hands of Mario Prevost of the Fit Box , not a cheap feast but well worth the treat, Mario has the knack of completely relaxing you and feeling refreshed and invigorated. After being scrubbed, massaged, kneaded and feeling of total trust in the skillful hands of Mario.

This was a perfect end to a busy week that was spent in late night out, all for work of course.

I am now looking forward to the Belgian Ball next Saturday Black and White and masked... There are still a few places left so hurry if you want to join my tables. Check out http://jeanfrancoisdor.blogspot.com on a regular basis for any updates for parties coming up soon.

Monday, March 14, 2011

March onwards

Your Highnesses, Your Excellencies, My Lords, Ladies & Gentlemen, Dear Colleagues, Esteemed Clients and Friends, Chers Amis,

This newsletter will be updated regularly so please come back as often as you can.

Now for your diaries:

In June, book now for these fantastic seminars that Nicole Petschek is putting on at the Wellington http://100percentyours.eventbrite.com/ based on the Laws of Attraction and the book, The Secret, starting on the 11^th with ‘Financial Prosperity’ followed by ‘Body Image Secret’ and ‘Relationships Skills’. These seminars are limited in numbers. Book Now!

16th March will see several Champagne tasting. Save the date and book at http://www.grandchampagne.eventbrite.com/!

17^th March Gay Professional Network meets on top of the Millbank Tower http://gpn.eventbrite.com/

25th March by invitation is the Convivial Eccentric Drink, do ask me for this too, members can book online http://www.eccentricclub.co.uk/

26^th March the Belgian Ball at the Anglo-Belgian Club, 8 Northumberland Avenue, Trafalgar Square. A Black & White Ball! http://belgianball.eventbrite.com/

28th March is the Fundraising reception and dinner for the Tutu Fundation at the South Africa House. At the reception, which will be in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Zola Skweyiya, the South African High Commissioner and Tutu Foundation UK Trustee, the Archbishop will speak about his own experience of reconciliation work and how the Tutu Foundation is continuing this important mission in the UK. This will be followed by a private dinner with the Archbishop for just 12 guests at the Institute of Directors, Pall Mall.

For further details and booking please send an email at tony@inspiremanagment.org.uk

11th to 22nd May is the Festival de Cannes, ask me for details of an exclusive party with Ricky Martin, Georges Michael and many other celebrities, sponsors sought...

11^th June, Financial Prosperity Seminar http://100percentyours.eventbrite.com/

12^th June, Body Image Secret http://100percentyours.eventbrite.com/

19^th June, Relationships Skills http://100percentyours.eventbrite.com/

July will see an extravaganza like no others... A very exclusive luxury World Tour in 7 days, read about it here http://www.barradoro.com/pressand then ask me the price...

The following are recommended

Eduardo Cardenes, a fantastic interior design practice with commercial and residential projects all over the world, please contact me for more information. http://www.eduardocardenes.com/
The Racehorses, a group of dancers with a difference with the support of the original Hot Gossip http://www.the-racehorses.com/ are available for booking for any corporate or charity evening.
Juan Carlos Quintana, a young and fabulous designer who dresses up the stars, by appointment in his very fashionable Knightsbridge home. http://www.quintanacouture.com/
Dr. Ariel Haus Practising Cosmetic Medicine & Dermatology, Member British Association of Cosmetic Doctors http://www.drhausdermatology.com. Mention my name for 30% off his procedures.
Several artists:
- Marco Russo di Chiara
  - http://www.marcorussodichiara.com/
- Annick Augier
  - http://annickaugier.isendyouthis.com/
- Stephen Whatley
  - http://www.stephenbwhatley.com/
- Dennis Gilbert
  - http://www.dennisgilbert.net/
- Barbara McGivern
  - http://www.bmcgivern.com/
- Michael Stervinou
  - http://www.michaelstervinou.com/
- Morgan delle Piane
  - http://www.morgandellepiane.co.uk/
- Me J
  - http://jfdarts.blogspot.com/

For this special gift for Christmas: Jewellers and Silversmith by appointment to Her Majesty The Queen and H.R.H. The Prince of Wales

Bentley & Skinner www.bentley-skinner.co.uk

For your piano needs: http://www.marksonpianos.com/

For all your Financial and Insurance Services

Jeremy Hooke http://www.arwgroup.co.uk/
Robert Marshall http://www.trident.uk.net/

Do remember to say that I have recommended you when you contact any of them. Ask me for more information if you would like to before contacting them.

Remember that I offer a free venue finding service and with my contacts globally I can guarantee the best, most exclusive and sometimes unusual venues, hotels or restaurants anywhere, I also do project management, private, public and corporate events. I negotiate the best prices on your behalf. I can source at a fraction of the price of most agencies any form of entertainment be it for your birthday, Christmas, corporate or private parties, stag, hen parties and wedding with a difference. Try me!

Ask me for any events that you would like to go to not listed here, it may well be that I can get you invitations, wherever and whenever that is.

I invite you to have a look at my web pages below and to connect on these social websites. Please feel free to distribute this newsletter.

I very much look forward to seeing you again soon.

Best wishes,

Jean-François.