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Swanky Spirit for the Holiday Soiree

It's the Holiday Season and maybe your family, friends, or your work wants to get into the festive spirit. Whether it's a corporate function to celebrate their employees, or a social gathering to decorate for, Swanky brings the spirit in style. Need some inspiration to host a holiday gathering? Look no further, here are some of our favorites we've seen, and decor of course! Finding a Theme Yes, the theme may be Christmas, Hanukkah, New Years, or whatever else you feel is important to celebrate and be thankful for. However, add another element to that theme. Make it an "Ugly Christmas Sweater Soiree" or "Holiday Themed Food Potluck". The themes are endless! You can have a "Mistletoe & Margaritas" party for a small cocktail event. Dress as elves or all in red for a large Christmas party. Do it in style and make it fun! Here are a few inspiration pictures that got us going and thinking about what would be the best theme for this year. Festive Foods & Brews It's important for any party to have food, and drinks. Pinterest is full of ideas for creating fun snacks, and entrees to go with a holiday theme. Adult parties usually include some sort of alcohol, having a signature cocktail, or even drinking game is welcomed.  A private residence party, is a great excuse for a potluck. This helps the host to have less mess and stress day of. If hosting a party at a restaurant or banquet facility, be sure to include some fun holiday like items in the bar and menu.     Fashionably Spirited If you truly are feeling the holiday spirit and want to show some enthusiasm, [...]

By |2019-09-10T11:42:26-04:00December 9th, 2019|christmas, Company party, Holiday Party, Table Decor|Comments Off on Swanky Spirit for the Holiday Soiree
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Shabby Chic Fall Family Photo shoot

Swanky Soiree had the pleasure of working with the wonderful Alisa Sue Photography today for her Fall Mini's.  The shabby chic set up turned out so beautiful. We love doing set design for photographers like Alisa. She is always a pleasure to work with and has a great sense of style, trends and what her clients are looking for. Alisa gave us a idea of what she wanted and I knew exactly where she was going. We created a vision board of our ideas for  her clients, then raided some local salvage yards and our Swanky Soiree prop room. So what is shabby chic and how do you create the look. Shabby chic (pronounced: "sheek") is a form of interior design where furniture and furnishings are either chosen for their appearance of age and signs of wear and tear or where new items are distressed to achieve the appearance of an antique. At the same time, a soft, opulent, yet cottage-style decor, often with an affected feel is emphasized to differentiate it from genuine period decor. Doors- these were plain brown doors that I painted with numerous layers of  different color paint. Then sanded with steel wool. Lace Shutters- These where vintage windows from a old building. We blew out the glass and replaced with a  soft lace. It is a great contrast to the hard dark doors. Chandelier-Choose a Rococo style light fixture. Their style was ornate and used light colours, asymmetrical designs, curves, and gold. I really wanted to lighten it so I used a white light. It popped off of the door perfectly.  Chaise Lounge- We used this cottage style chaise lounge. In addition to a Rococo style you can use Cottage chic Beach cottage chic French country Gustavian (Swedish) Side Table- this is a [...]

By |2019-06-12T22:30:00-04:00November 23rd, 2014|christmas, Set Design|Comments Off on Shabby Chic Fall Family Photo shoot
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Fall Event and Fashion Colors

So we all know by now that Radiant Orchid is the color of the year and continues to shine into fall. With the fall fashion shows all around us, the event planning industry follows the fashion trend mimicking the runway. Here are some ways to incorporate these trends into your next holiday party. Save time and money through our decoration rentals. See a look you like?? Send it our way and we will design it at a fraction of the cost. Swanky Soiree has centerpieces, props and all of your rental needs to pull of the most Swanky Soiree of the Fall and Winter Season. Grown Up Reds: Sangria, an exotic red that evokes a sense of glamorous adventures and faraway destinations is enhanced by Aurora Red, a more sophisticated shade that adds verve and spark. Two extremes of the purple family that intrigue the eye and inspire the imagination: Mauve Mist, a romantic and elegant purple shade, reminds us of the deco era and stimulates a sense of femininity and empowerment. Radiant Orchid, a captivating and adaptable shade continues to shine from the spring 2014 palette. Earthy Green: Pair either with Cypress, a majestic and powerful green; indicative of its name, this shade has a towering presence and serves as a stunning perennial. Bold Blues: With its slightly green undertone, Bright Cobalt offers a subtle twist on the traditional cobalt blue, which unifies this season’s blues. Likewise, Royal Blue, which is both evocative and dignified, provides more complexity and excitement than the average navy, while still remaining versatile. royalbluetable A Muted Bright: Adding a ray of sunlight and warmth, optimistic Misted Yellow Cool Neutrals: Aluminum, a futuristic stainless steel shade that serves as a complex neutral. Cognac’s name alone leads to [...]

By |2019-06-12T22:30:02-04:00September 17th, 2014|Centerpiece Ideas, christmas, Holiday Party, Party Decor, Table Decor, Themed Parties, Trending, Uncategorized, Weddings|Comments Off on Fall Event and Fashion Colors
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Christmas and New Year party themes for 2013

CHRISTMAS What's trending: "White Christmas" is a popular theme this year, where everything from the food to the decor is all-white. It's a clean, photogenic look that works with any style and is absolutely timeless, plus it's easy to create. Signature bars organized around a single theme are also popular, with styles ranging from modern and sophisticated to rustic and simple, with cocktails to match. Top decor: It's all about simplicity this year. Deck the tree in all-white decorations to set the tone. Gifts can be beautifully wrapped in white paper, so they can serve as decor at parties before they're opened on Christmas morning. Recipe suggestions: Beautifully styled and presented food always elevates a celebration. To keep with the theme of simplicity, purchase rather than make your food, and display it really well for an elegant look without all the work. For hosts who wish to bake, try making gingerbread reindeer, espresso Kahlua balls or peanut butter holiday blossoms. Top etiquette tip: If you're attending a work-related holiday party, don't post photos of your boss or coworkers on social media without asking them first. NEW YEAR'S EVE What's trending: Champagne and dessert parties are popular this year, as well as interactive desserts, starting with the old classics -- fondue and s'mores. DIY bubble bars are also "popping" up. Top decor: No New Year's party is complete without a confetti bar. Set out a few glass vases or apothecary jars filled with confetti. Include treat bags and scoops, and invite guests to mix their own confetti to toss at midnight. Recipe suggestions: Try roasted holiday nuts with lemon & rosemary, classic profiteroles, and festive Jello vodka shots. Top etiquette tip: Put your cell phone on [...]

By |2019-06-12T22:30:13-04:00December 10th, 2013|christmas, Company party, Holiday Party, Themed Parties|710 Comments
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Incorporate team building activities into your Company Christmas Party

Are you planning a company Christmas Party this year? A Christmas party is a great time to throw in some team building activities for your employees. During the holiday season employees can be less engaged on work and more focused on outside festivities. Many people take time off to visit family and are anxious to get shopping done. December is the most unproductive month because the team is unfocused compared to the rest of the year.  For many people the Christmas holidays are a time of peace and joy. People tend to be more compassionate, patient and generous with others. As a result the Christmas Party is the perfect time to get all of your employees behaving with one another. Throwing a fun and engaging party will have your employees leaving with a good attitude about where they work and the people they work with. This is also a great time to learn about peoples New Year resolutions both in their personal life and work life. You might encourage employees to commit to a new year of productivity, communication and trust amongst fellow co-workers.  The more willing a business is to invest in their office Christmas party, the more effective the party will be in projecting the company as successful and thankful to its employees. It has been proven that the value of a Christmas party far exceeds the expense. Team building events should not be a laborious but instead a fun engaging ice breaker activity. Your team will walk away feeling empowered and will have a better bond with fellow employees. Now is the time to begin planning your company party. Let Swanky Soiree take care of all of the details and your Christmas [...]

By |2019-06-12T22:30:16-04:00September 30th, 2013|christmas, Company party|2,262 Comments
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