Party Planning Tips...

I am excited about a special party we are going to here in the next hour with my partner and friends. It is a very special combination of a 50th birthday celebration and housewarming party in their newly renovated home in Paradise Valley. While I am sitting here waiting for our ride, I was thinking about the steps it takes to throw a successful party, both private and corporate.

Since I do not have time to write my own tips tonight, I am going to share a simple, yet insightful article with you. I would like to add a 6th party planning tip... Hire me! I am available for small or big get-togethers, holiday soirees or even setting up an intimate, romantic dinner at home. Hope you have great night! I know we will!

xoxo

Party Planning Tips @ SimplyStated.com
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Effective Home Management

Many properties in areas such as Scottsdale and Paradise Valley are second homes to our residents. Owning a second home is a rewarding experience, something that has been earned and carefully planned. The climate in the winter months is only one of the many reasons Arizona is such a popular destination for second home owners.

Efficient and effective home management is important for affluent owners of luxury properties. In many communities, limited home management is included in the homeowner association fees or country club dues. In other areas it is important to have someone check on the home from time to time while you are away.

Haute Concierge Services offers full home management services. Hiring a home management team, can help with peace of mind and assurance that your home is ready for you at anytime and provides a constant link to your home and valuables.

A few of the services we provide include:

• Open and close home for the season
• Interior plant watering/feeding schedules (in and out of season)
• Collection and bidding of home improvement estimates
• Referral to local, honest home improvement vendors
• Home organization

Home management services are popular to and also available for full-time residents of Arizona. We can help with any and all home projects and management.

Call me today at 310-666-0853 or EMAIL US or visit our webpage at www.hauteconciergeservices.com

Mention this article for our special introductory offer of $100 for 5 hours. Details can be found at
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Personal Grocery Shopping... Errands too!!

 

Personal Grocery Shopping? YES! We do that!!

Grocery shopping is sometimes one of those tasks that is overlooked until the last moment when you are out of milk or are really hungry! Setting up the time to do weekly or even daily grocery shopping can be almost impossible for busy professionals, families and seniors.

Haute Concierge Services offers personal shopping and errand services, including groceries! We will sit down with you to determine what your needs are and what products to buy. We can even go through your current pantry and inventory your current items. We are familiar with most stores and brands. If you need or want it, we will find it and get it for you!

Want to save money? We can access grocery coupons online or in the daily papers and help you come up with a meal/grocery budget.

Call Christopher "CK" Kuwahara today at 310-666-0853, or email info@hauteconciergeservices.com
or visit our webpage at www.hauteconciergeservices.com for more information.

RED Brunch for World Aids Day

We are proud to announce that Haute Concierge Services has committed to HOST a table at the RED Brunch for Worlds Aids Day on Saturday, December 1, 2012 in the Grand Ballroom at the Downtown Phoenix Sheraton Resort!

RED is a signature event for the diverse communities of Phoenix to celebrate World AIDS Day. Aunt Rita's Foundation, in association with the twenty nonprofit benefiting agencies that provide important services to the HIV/AIDS community, produces this annual fund raising event.

We have limited number of seats available at our table @ $80 per person. We will have special Haute Concierge Gift bags for our guests to take home.

To purchase tickets, please contact Chris Smith 310-854-2556 or Christopher Kuwahara 310-666-0853, or email us at info@hauteconciergeservices.com. We will also post a way to pay for your tickets online with a credit card, once we have our table number.

For more information about the RED BRUNCH, please visit RedBrunch.org or watch the video below:

Phoenix Fashion Week

I am very excited to attend this years Phoenix Fashion Week at Talking Stick Resort. Will be a great opportunity to rub elbows with the who's who in the fashion scene, here in Phoenix and beyond! One of the tasks I love to do for my clients at Haute Concierge Services, is personal shopping. I can help organize and plan your wardrobe, or simply help find that one piece you have been missing. Give me a call today for a free consultation 310-666-0853 or email me at ckuwahara@hauteconciergeservices.com.

If you are going to Phoenix Fashion Week and see me, please come say hello!

CK ~ XOXO!

Benefits of using a Professional Pet Sitter!!

One of my own puppies, Louie. He is such a lover!

Benefits of using a Professional Pet Sitter
Using a professional pet sitter reaps benefits for both pets and their owners. 
Once you experience professional pet care in your home, you'll never worry about being away from your pet again.

For the Pet
Benefits to your pet include:

• Staying at home in his/her safe, secure environment
• Being surrounded by familiar sights, smells and sounds
• Following his/her regular diet and exercise routine
• Having play time
• Receiving love and personal attention
• Maintaining medical treatment, when required
• Having someone responsible in case of an emergency
• Eliminating the trauma of travel or an unfamiliar environment
• Ensuring good health (no exposure to other animals' illness or parasites)

For the Owner
Benefits to you include:

• Knowing that your pet is in caring, loving hands
• Having the confidence that the pet sitter can deal with other issues - such as grooming, vet visits
• Eliminating the trauma of having to transport and leave your pet
• Not having to impose on family, friends or neighbors
• Feeling your home is more secure (with someone going in and out several times a day)

Not all pet sitters are created equal, nor are they all professional.  In hiring a pet sitter, it is important to make sure you have chosen the right person to care for your beloved animal.
 
PetSitters.org

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Golden Divine: Fashion, Styling and Fabulous!

Today's blog post is very exciting to me! I would like to introduce one of my very good friends and associates; Ashley Marie. Ashley is published all over the internet for her style and fashion advice and even her own fashion and style blog called Golden Divine.

Ashley is assisting Haute Concierge Services and my clients with high fashion personal shopping services. We are available to help you with personal styling, wardrobe organization and at-home shopping services from most of the most popular fashion boutiques and department stores.

We have known each other since little kids on the playground in school. Now, we are playing in a new playground, the world of fashion and service. We are here to serve you! Contact me directly "CK" at 310-666-0853 for a free consultation for our personal concierge, shopping and stylist services.

Visit Ashley's blog, Golden Divine today!
http://www.goldendivine.blogspot.com/

Client Testimonial "Kathy and Brad"

We are proud of the reputation we have built and hope to continue that reputation of hard work, honesty and integrity. Below are a few testimonials from current and past clients.

Kathy and Brad C., Scottsdale
 - Personal concierge services.
"CK made a great first impression with our family. He is punctual and always has an idea to make tasks easier and to help the house run smoothly. We enjoy him and trust him with our family and our dogs. He is even a pretty decent cook! Thank you for the help with our family. Watch out for the holidays! I am sure I will need your help!"

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Client Testimonial "Mark S"

We are proud of the reputation we have built and hope to continue that reputation of hard work, honesty and integrity. Below are a few testimonials from current and past clients.

Mark S., Paradise Valley
 - Personal concierge and business services.
"It has been a pleasure having CK work in my home. I am a busy professional and travel on a weekly basis. CK has done a great job taking care of my home when I am away, booking travel, organizing and managing my properties, running daily errands and even setting up parties that we hold at my home. I am more than happy to recommend his services, as long as he keeps me on his list of clients."

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About Us

Haute Concierge Services was created with the vision of helping others live more balanced, productive lives. Busy executives, bustling families and winter visitors are just a few of the examples of our ideal clients.

Christopher P. Kuwahara "CK"
cell (310) 666-0853
Personal Concierge / Client Services / Co-Founder
BA - Communications/Business - Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.

Prior to starting Haute Concierge Services, CK gained experience in the food/service and travel industries. In both capacities he worked hard to give each customer a positive experience. He developed skills to move him in the direction of personal assisting. He spent 2 years as a personal assistant to a well respected dental professional, booking travel, setting meetings, personal shopping/organization and family projects.

CK saw a niche in the market for upscale part-time personal concierge services. He is now personal concierge to several well respected members of the community. From families to busy professionals, he enjoys each time he is able to help with a needed task, event or project.

On his personal time, CK enjoys spending time with his partner and their three dogs, cooking, shopping, keeping up on fashion trends and styles, traveling and spending time with close friends and family.

Chris Smith
cell (310) 854-2556
Marketing / Accounting / Co-Founder
Chris has an extensive background in business administration, sales and marketing. He is currently Sales and Marketing Director for a large corporation here in the Phoenix area. Chris helped co-found Haute Concierge Service with CK to help fill a niche for "upscale part-time personal concierge services", which he feels in demand in our community. On his free time, Chris spends time with his family and enjoys off-roading, boating and traveling.

For more information about our services, please call 310-666-0853 or visit
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Our Services...

Haute Concierge Services offers a wide range of services to help you manage your busy life. The services available to you by your your personal concierge is only limited by your imagination. The services listed are only a sample of what we can do for you. If you have a special request, just ask! If it is legal and feasible we will do our best to help.

We look forward to serving you!

* Errand Services
  - Dry cleaning/laundry
  - Car detail/service
  - Prescriptions
  - Flower delivery
  - Grocery shopping
  - Beverage/liquor shopping
  - Pick up gifts or decorations
  - Post office/mailing
  - DMV
* Home Management
  - Home organization projects
  - Collect home improvement estimates
  - Open/close home for season
  - Referral to home repair vendors
* House Check-In
  - Peace of mind check in
  - Pick up mail and newspapers
  - Water plants
* Information Services
  - Referrals to vendors
  - Schedule appointments
  - Entertainment/sports/cultural tickets
  - Reminder service
  - Reservations
* Waiting
  - Cable installation
  - Deliveries
  - Home repair workers
* Personal Shopping
  - Shop and purchase gifts
  - Locate hard to find items
  - Gift wrapping
  - Unique gift ideas
  - Personalized gift baskets

* Simplified Events
  - Act as a liaison with party vendors
  - Research/organize party themes
  - Gift ideas/shop for guest gifts/favors
  - Plan menus
  - Deliver food/beverage
  - Invitation ideas and ordering
* Travel Arrangements
  - Airline ticket arrangements
  - Rental car arrangements
  - Hotel/resort arrangements
  - Destination information
  - Travel reward point management
* Simplified Moves
  - Hire a moving company
  - Set up utility accounts
  - Change mailing address
  - On-site day of move coordination
  - Unpack and organize
  - Referral to vendors
* Vacation Services
  - Information on local resources
  - Reservations, tickets, local attractions
  - Stock vacation rental prior to arrival
  - Local resource for emergency requests
  - Local errand running
* Holiday Help
  - Shop for or return gifts
  - Gift wrapping
  - Ship or deliver gifts
  - Holiday decorating
  - Tree purchase, set-up & take-down
  - Entertaining: shopping, decorating & planning

Our Program...

Free Consultation
Please call today to schedule a free consultation with Christopher Kuwahara. He will come to your home or business, introduce himself and get to know you and your needs.

After your initial consultation, we will ask you to choose the service method that best fits your projects and schedule:

$35/hr - Hourly billing
Minimum of 2 hours per day. We ask that payment be arranged the same day of service.

$25/hr - Retainer agreement
10 hours pre-paid on the 1st and 15th of each month. Payments can be made with automatic recurring billing with a credit card, or by check. Additional hours are billed at $25/hr. on or around the 5th and 20th of each month and delivered via email.
   
We do provide reimbursable expense and mileage invoicing for our retainer clients. Invoices are delivered on or around the 5th and 20th of each month via email.

Projects requiring two people (ie: moving furniture) are billed at double rate. All travel time associated with client projects is billed to client at above rates. Does not include travel time to and from client location.

We conveniently accept cash, personal or business check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.

Welcome to Haute Concierge Services Blog!!

Welcome to Haute Concierge Services Blog!!

My name is Christopher Kuwahara, also know as "CK". I started Haute Concierge Services after seeing a need in the market for part-time personal assistants for both personal and business needs. I plan to utilize this blog to give some of my tips and tricks in personal organization, travel and more. Stayed tuned...

For more info on our services, visit our website at HauteConciergeServices.com