SSL Party Inspiration Board – Sneak Peek!
categories: decorating ideas, events, floral design
Here’s a sneak peek at the inspiration board for the Swiffer SocialLuxe Lounge – a BlogHer kick-off party that I’m styling and co-hosting with these 5 wonderful ladies on July 23rd. (…which is suddenly right around the corner!)
This event is a “pampering party” but it’s also a place for socializing, checking out tech demos, taking photos, and sipping cocktails, so it was a bit of a struggle at first when trying to come up with a plan for the decor. I definitely wanted to work the spa element in, but also have a good mix of “hip lounge” style in there as well so that the atmosphere still feels a bit glam too! So after playing around with things for a while, here’s where I ended up…
The colors are inspired by the party’s logo & invitation. Fortunately, the key colors – orange, vibrant purple, and black – work very well for both “spa” and “lounge” vibes, and they’ll be accented by punches of lime green (in honor of our title sponsor – Swiffer) and white.
Decor elements will include black linens, “zen” rocks, custom signage, “beautified” beauty tools (think blowdryers + rhinestones) and floral arrangements featuring varieties of white, orange, and purple orchids.
I’m also planning to do some floating and branch-themed accent arrangements featuring dahlias and azaleas or whatever other great color-coordinating blooms I can get my hands on from local florists when I arrive in Chicago. Ah, the joys of DIY arrangements for out of town events! (Sourcing for all flower images is at the bottom of this post.)
For the party’s signature drinks, we’ll have custom-labeled Orange & Cream and Fufu Berry Jones Soda, which can be enjoyed with or without a vodka kick, and a few other fun options like the Swiffer “Clean-tini” (a.k.a. “green apple martini”).
Custom signage & cheeky phrases will be another key element of the party. I love working a bit of Anne Taintor-style humor into parties whenever possible… so look for more of that to appear in the post-party pics! And if you have any ideas for witty phrases to feature at a party that’s specifically full of blogging women, feel free to send them my way!)
Floral Image Sources:
Image 1 (clockwise from top left): The Knot (real wedding); Brides.com – (real wedding); The Knot (real wedding); The Knot – (real wedding); The Knot (real wedding); Image 2: Brides.com – Paradise Found; The Knot (real wedding).
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seriously love the colors…. so bright and fun!
Jul 10, 2009 at 8:51 am -
Beautiful! Can’t wait to see it in person!
Jul 10, 2009 at 8:53 am -
Looking forward to it!
Jul 10, 2009 at 9:10 am -
Looks like the Perfect palette to us!
Jul 10, 2009 at 10:14 am -
I want to go! Alas, I already sold my ticket to BlogHer
Looks great though, especially love the Jones Soda!
Jul 10, 2009 at 10:41 am -
Love the color scheme, it’s so original.
Jul 10, 2009 at 12:12 pm -
Wow. This looks like a fabulous party I can’t wait to see the end result!
http://www.amodernproposal.com
Jul 10, 2009 at 12:28 pm -
I love all of the colors! Can’t wait to see more!
Jul 10, 2009 at 1:17 pm -
It’s going to be gorgeous, Jenn! SO wish I could join you and help carry your bags. : )
Love,
Jul 10, 2009 at 1:36 pm
ames -
Beautiful! I wish I could be there!
Jul 10, 2009 at 4:33 pm -
Hummmm….how about this phrase (of course I was thinking of using it as my opening line at BlogHer)
“I get drunk. What’s your hobby?”
or
“Live Fast. Die Pretty”
or
“I’m not happy. I am wasted.” (okay that is a little depressing huh?”
Cant wait to come and see all this loveliness!!! Now what the heck to wear???
Jul 10, 2009 at 4:42 pm -
for REAL…SO AWESOME.
Jul 10, 2009 at 5:20 pm -
I am quite excited – this will be a fabulous event!
Jul 10, 2009 at 5:23 pm -
So sad I wasn’t able to rsvp. The party was already closed by the time I tried. Now if someone could toss an invite my way, I would love it!
Jul 10, 2009 at 5:29 pm -
Absolutely amazing!!!!
Jul 10, 2009 at 5:47 pm -
Gorgeous!!
Do I have to match my dress to the decor?
Jul 10, 2009 at 5:49 pm
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Oh my! These colors are deliciously beautiful! Can’t wait to party in the Lounge!!
Jul 10, 2009 at 6:11 pm -
I love this blog and have it saved as one of my favorites…imagine my delight when I visited the site today and the one of the decor photos is a centerpiece photo from my very own wedding!!!
Jul 10, 2009 at 7:03 pm -
Jenn! You’re amazing. So happy to be partying with you!!
Jul 10, 2009 at 8:50 pm -
Jenn you are so inspired and so inspiring.
How about a sign that says something like You don’t have to wait for your birthday to be pampered. You have to wait for mine!
LOL
You. Are. Awesome.
Jul 10, 2009 at 10:42 pm -
Gorgeous…can’t wait to see it live and in person!
Jul 11, 2009 at 5:44 am -
these are really fantastic ideas! I LOVE the colors:) great job!
Jul 11, 2009 at 7:22 am -
Wher do you post your giveaway winners?
Jul 12, 2009 at 11:15 am -
I love the bright happy colors
Jul 12, 2009 at 1:07 pm
The floating and branch-themed arrangements are really beautiful elements of the decor. -
Jenn,
You are, in fact, a genius!
Jul 12, 2009 at 4:34 pm -
Nice! I love Jones soda! Very cool.
Jul 12, 2009 at 7:06 pm -
BV – we always announce the giveaway winners on the original giveaway post (at the top of it), but we like to hear back from them first to make sure they’re around (we sound out a notification email) before announcing it online, and sometimes that takes a few days if the person doesn’t check their email all the time.
Jenn
Jul 13, 2009 at 7:37 am -
love the flower arrangements and the signage is fabulous!!!!
Jul 13, 2009 at 2:35 pm -
This event just looks like it is going to be absolutely fantastic!! We soooooo wish we could attend this!
Jul 13, 2009 at 4:00 pm -
Thanks for the heads up. Now I know where to look! Love your site.
Jul 13, 2009 at 6:22 pm -
I love the Setting,Colors are so tranquil and Jones Soda’s are a long time favorite.
Jul 14, 2009 at 5:28 am -
Wow. It is going to be a fabulous party and I’m so looking forward to meeting all of you amazing ladies.
Jul 14, 2009 at 9:23 am -
such a pretty palette.
Jul 14, 2009 at 10:37 am -
Absolutely love it! Can’t wait to see it all come together next week!
Jul 14, 2009 at 7:32 pm -
What a great color scheme!
Jul 20, 2009 at 11:38 am
