NYE Recap (Finally!)

Glitter ChandelierAs you may have noticed (he he) I've given myself some time off over the holidays. Specifically between New Year's and now. It's been nice to catch up on some other projects but I realize that I've been horribly remiss in not updating a few things. Namely, I had a fantastic New Year's Eve and I have to tell you all about it. I know this is late, but it's fun and festive and that really goes with anything.

New Year's Eve came about pretty last minute; no one had plans, no one knew what to do, and no one wanted to plan anything that would involve any of the following: drunk bitches, huge ticket prices, non-existent taxis, expensive drinks, bad party people, and more drunk bitches. Luckily, my friend Genevieve & her husband Derek put forth a solution. "Party at our house!", said they, and we did.

The Raw Materials

Genevieve has a fantastic new company (and blog) called Lily Spruce, focused on sustainable event planning. I figured I'd lend a creative hand and cook up some fun decor with her based on some deeply discounted and recycled Christmas stuff. So, after minimum expenditure (way less than $100 total) we found all kinds of do-dads at the local Five & Ten and Cliff's Variety. The only thing we needed floral-wise were a few pine branches, which were a little tough to find after Christmas, but we finally found some at The French Tulip on 24th Street.

Otherwise, everything we used was something Genevieve had at home. She did find some fabulous vintage champagne glasses at the local thrift shop, and once those were cleaned up they made a lovely presentation. I loved how all the different glass shapes and styles mixed together for a vintage-y grouping.

Genevieve had seen some pics of different party ideas around the web, and we both agreed on using strands of tinsel to support the table decorations. It brings instant reflection and fills in nicely too. We were going to go all gold, but I found this fantastic shade of magenta tinsel at Cliff's, and thought the mix was superb. Finally, I had to figure out something fun to do at the center of the room where people would gather and dance. I'm not sure how it came to me, but after a few hours I'd created an Anthropologie-esque chandelier of discarded ornaments, ribbons, and all manner of glittery things. Of course, at Anthropologie it would have ben ten feet tall, but I'm still pleased with the result. It set the tone for the whole gathering and the guests loved it!

The 2010 Cheese "ball"Mood Lighting

The Bar

Ms. P&C with hostess Genevieve

Finally, don't underestimate the power of a good mustache for making a party. One of the party guests brought a set of stick-on mustaches and no one could get enough. Of course, the party pictures are a little mustache-heavy, but it was a good time. Special thanks to Genevieve & Derek for letting me help, and for hosting a fabulous New Year's Eve! This one will be one I remember for years to come!

Fabulous Hosts!

Comments

[Genevieve]

That was such a freakin' good time. Thank you Miss Annie for helping a girl out when she was on the mend! Your creativity sparkled like crazy! We still haven't taken down the "chandelier" and lights yet. We're thinking Rock Band party at our house sometime soon. We already road tested last Friday--so fun!

Poetic + Chic + Lily + Spruce = G.L.A.M.O.R.O.U.S!

Thanks for the Lily Spruce props--I hope your readers visit! I just wrote about a boutique that sells these AMAZING vintage wedding gowns, albeit it's in Portland!