You remember our new friends Lynsey and her soon-2-be sister-in-law Taylor, don’t you?  We enjoyed the pictures of Taylor’s last shower (and her Kate Aspen favors of course), and she’s already had her bachelorette party!

Lynsey hosted, and the lucky ladies took a road trip down to Charlotte to stay at A Loft at EpiCenter in Uptown – part of the chi-chi W hotel chain.  It’s a really neat space – and a great idea for this party because it’s right in the middle of a really cool entertainment district – restaurants, shopping, theaters – you name it!

This group of nine special friends started the night at Harper’s Grill, an upscale restaurant right there in the complex.

Then it was back to the room to dress in the evening’s attire – they had special t-shirts just for the occasion.  What a cute idea!  They played a few girlie games in Taylor’s room, everyone got a special gift bag to remember the evening (including our “It’s a Shoe Thing” favor), then headed out to dance the night away!  According to Taylor, everyone had a BALL, and they even closed the last place down!  LOL!

Congratulations to Taylor and to Lynsey, too.  I know the wedding will be beautiful!  And thank you for sharing.  We all enjoyed the details!

Best!

One of my college roommates is pregnant.  She’s not due until next June.  But the other roommates and I have already started planning for the showers – we’re so excited!

Here’s the funny part.  We’re strung out all over the country, so we’ve all been researching ideas and, well, seems like we came up with the same one!  I made a collage for you out of all the pictures.

Seriously!  A couple even found cakes to go with the clothes line theme.  I’m sure there’s an invitation out there somewhere to match and if not, well then we’ll make one!

I’ll keep you updated as we plan along.  Maybe you can use some of the ideas – we’re a rather creative bunch!

She’s going to be such a FAB ulous Mommie!

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Will it be fuchsia POP or fuchsia POW for you, missy?

Dab a hint into your wedding flair, or go all out, you really can’t go wrong with fuchsia – it simply BEGS to be paired with a whole world of exciting colors!

“Go big or go home.” favored quote from Miss Lacey here at the office

Fuchsia is pink, with an infusion of  purple – sometimes a lot, sometimes a little.  But no matter how hue-specific you get, fuchsia makes a bold statement.  If you commit to the  fuchsia POW, you’re showing off your adventurous personality and your dauntless style!

“Excuse me?  Fuchsia and WHAT?” overheard in the lobby the other day

Well, there’s navy, lime green, purple, brown, black, ivory, yellow – pick your favorite and make your statement with a fun-fuchsia POP.

“Polish off your black and white” clever suggestion in a brainstorming session

“And what,” you might ask, “is Kate’s favorite fuchsia flourish?”

Oh that’s sooooo easy!

Tee-hee! 

Randi Lesnick is considered to be one of the top ten event planners in the country.  Located in beautiful Nashville, Tennessee, Randi also puts her special touch to weddings.  Click below to see her gorgeous online gallery – and maybe snag a few ideas for yourself!

Happy Dreaming!

No, I’m not sneezing – I just love this color!  It’s not ivory, not off-white, not beige – it’s just beautiful ecru and it blends well with rich tones, contrasts beautifully with black (yes, really), and also stands elegantly right on it’s own.

I guess it’s the richness and the vintage flair ecru brings to an event that so fascinates me.

Hope you enjoyed the ecru treat!  Happy planning!