Soiree Jewelry - Shrink Dink

While flipping through Country Living magazine I saw this cool arts and crafts project. Shrinky Dink jewelry! I thought the idea was genius, you can make any type of jewelry you want earrings, necklace, bracelet, key chain, book embellishments...etc... ANY THING! I love the creative freedom and inspiration it invokes. So I decided this would be a great addition to the Soiree Brunch. So all my Orchids made their own personalized Soiree Jewelry. It was PERFECT! I went to Michael crafts store and picked up on pack of Inkjet sheets and a pack of plain. I selected pictures from past Soiree's, phrases, cute patterns and designs and printed them. 

I am Thankful For...

Silverbox Creative has a cute template for printable "I am Thankful for..." slips. When I saw them I thought they were adorable, they were used as napkin holders. I loved the idea but wasn't sure how I was going to use them. Finally I decided I would send an "I am Thankful for..." slip in each  Soiree Invitation. Since each person invited was bringing someone they loved they wrote on these slips why they are Thankful the person they brought with them. 

Save the Date - Soiree

Soiree - Japan

Soiree 2007 - History of Orchids

The white orchid candles were ordered from Bliss Weddings Market. The candles came in a timely manner and none of the candles were damaged. For the gift bags I found cute pop up gift boxes at the dollar tree. A few of the gifts were too large for these boxes so I brought white plain bags and gift boxes. I cut up the original black and white boxes and decorated them so they would match.

Soiree 2009 - Stylish and Colorful

Soiree Inspiration - Photo Display

My photo display was a big hit! Everyone came in and was captured by the hanging photos. I tweaked the original design a little. The original has ribbons hanging from the ceiling and clips to hold the pictures in place. I used party streamers that I already had from a previous party and simply attached the photos with tape.

The photo display idea came from Party Dress but original it from Make Merry Events. Visit both they are wonderful sites for inspiration!

I also made two photo displays so that they could frame the mirror to give the room a balanced look.

Soiree 2010 - 5 Year Anniversary - Results

I draped a shear fabric on the wall as a backdrop.

Appetizer: Shrimp wrapped in bacon

Main Course: Mac& cheese, sauteed string beans, roast beef with gravy, lightly breaded chicken breast topped with mushrooms, onions, prosciutto and cheese.

Dessert: Whipping Pound Cake, served with fresh berries & cool whip

Place cards were simple. Napkins were folded like a Pyramid, each place setting held a number and an Orchid. The number represented how many times they have attended a Soiree. Candles lined the middle of the table to give a dreamy effect when the lights went off. Flower Arrangements were made by my Aunt & Cousin. I created an additional backdrop that consisted of a memory wall. Streamers hung from the ceiling with black and white photos attached of previous Soiree's. I placed a mirrior between the section of photos to balance the room out. In addition the candle light would reflect beautifully off of the mirror.

Soiree - Invitation

So this picture is the inspiration for

the Soiree 2010 Invitation

The invitation is very inviting. It is very elegant, I also love the Orchid (of course), the layering effect.

These pictures are the results!

Each invitation varied a little in color but all remained cohesive.

Coming Soon!

Before and After shot's

Coming Soon!!!!

(it was gorgeous!) 

Soiree 2010 - Inspiration Board

2010 - 5 Year Anniversary

A Soiree is a gathering of friends.

Soir - Soirée

French soirée, from Old French seree, from seir, evening, from Latin sērō, at a late hour, from sērus, late.

This is my 5 year anniversary of my annual Soiree. At this event I thank the women in my life for all they have done and will do. This year I figured HEY let's go to FRANCE!!!

So I will be re-creating my vision of a Soiree in France. Im shooting for parisician but not the typical parisicial (baby pink, black white and stripes). I am shooting for a romantic, light and airy type feel with beautiful lighting created by dim lighting, touchlights and candels. I want it to be Lavish and Dreamy formal event.

 More detail to come and pictures after Saturday!

Table

Invitation!

Additional Inspiration