Carol, her niece, Shelly, and I hosted the Glitter Lounge again this year, and I was so happy to see so many Bellas join us! Do you ever throw a party and fret that no one will show up? Its a big fear of mine, to be sitting all alone with a mountain of cupcakes (well, having all the cupcakes to myself doesn't sound so bad, I could probably handle that part) and no one coming to celebrate with me.
Luckily, it wasn't a problem, I was happy as could be when Bellas started piling in! We had adjoining rooms this year, so could double the fun instead of squeezing everyone into one room.
My silver table cloth was a curtain from a garage sale, and the floral topper was a throw that fell apart. The velvet lining had ripped loose from it, so it made a perfect sheer topper over the metallic piece. The disco ball-look "vase" was a plastic bottle cover from a thrift shop that I filled with china roses (also from a thrift shop) then topped with a crown and a fairy ballerina.
The deep pink disco ball is from the garden section of Hobby Lobby at clearance time. Hopefully, the decor looked deluxe, but all of it was thrown together with pennies. My favorite way to decorate!
The best deal in town for tossable wine glasses was Hobby Lobby with their 40% off coupon. Much cheaper than the party stores or even Costco. Then, I found packs of mini disco ball key chains at the dollar store to add to the stems as souveniers.
It was so festive to see the table all set up and ready to pour pink champagne and sparkling pink cranberry juice for our Bella guests!
(I mixed my two pink drinks, that was a sweet combo!)
Miss Sugarwings helped me decorate cupcakes the night before. She held each in the palm of her hand while I piped on the icing from a bag. She was giggly and happy while doing it, and was so impressed with the icing bag, having never seen one before. She kept saying, "Its so full of squishy pretties!" And her father said that she was developing a vocabulary like mine.
It was also her job to help me with the pink sprinkles and edible glitter. Can you see how the cupcakes sparkle? The lighting was too soft for it to show up much, so I kept telling guests to go and look at their treats under a light before they ate them, so they could enjoy the glitter.
Because what good is glitter if you can't get the full enjoyment of it??
For a swap page that I did with the En Le Jardin girls, I drew a Glitter Lounge cartoon, then framed it for the table top.
My fears of having no one turn up were groundless, thank goodness! We had two rooms full of fun.
Its hard to know how many will come and who will show. I sent invites to people whose email addresses I had, and told them to bring friends and roomies along. Then it gets complicated, because we don't know until I checked in at 4pm where the party was going to be at 5pm! So, no one knows what rooms to come to.
I hope that no one who wanted to come, missed us.
Carol is the one to thank for the pink champagne, she treated us all! Of course, she has one of the most generous hearts around. And between her and Tiffany, the laughing never stops.
Of course, Suzanne is a pretty funny lady too. Did I mention that my cheeks were sore from smiling so much???
I was happy to finally get to meet Kana, with her sweet, Southern drawl too. Its great to put faces with the names in emails!
And my buddy Beth came up from Kansas City a day early for her Vendor Booth, just in time for the Glitter Lounge, and to stay up half the night listening to all of Shelly's funny stories.
When I made up inventory to pack for the Vendor Faire, I purposely made more than I could ever need for the event, so I would have a lot left to sell online. So, I'm off to get busy photographing and listing some goodies.
Then, I'll tell you all about wallpaper heaven and the lovely loot that overspent on indulged in there. I went a bit over the top…. But- I have the most BEAUTIFUL florals ever, and will be ironing and cutting and making up packs to list soon. Because no on in their right mind could ever need the amount of wallpaper I have! And its all too wonderful to not be used.
For now, I have some 8 packs of flocked paper in the Boutique. They are gorgeous for Holiday projects!
For now, I'll leave you with scenes from the Glitter Lounge. I'll have more Silver Bella highlights all week, until you are all Bell-ed out!
Looks like you all had a fabulous time! Well worth all the work! I am getting so I can recognize some of the faces.
Please explain exactly what Silver Bella is. It’s not open to the public? Is it just classes? I get confused with vendor, etc.
Thanks, Sandy
It looks like a wonderful party! I love the glittery cupcakes!!!!
you are the cutest bunch of girls ever…so glad you had fun
What FUN! My cheeks hurt from smiling at the beautiful happy pics and I wasnt even there!! Maybe some day 🙂
Hugs,
Amy
Such Fun! You know how to throw a party girl!
🙂
Rochelle
Wow that looked like so much fun!!
Diane
Thanks for sharing Karla, it felt a bit like I was hiding under one of the tables!
Hi Karla,
It looks like you had a wonderful and glitter-filled
party!! The glitter keychains are cute and the cupcakes
look delicious. I bet Sugarwings had a great time with
you.
Hugs,
Janis
Aw dang, I’m so sorry I missed the party! Having a room to myself was a haven when I wanted quiet, but I probably needed someone to remind me of wonderful goings on like the glitter lounge. Next year! Really great to meet you.
hugs,
~Marilee
Oh, what fun, Karla. Looks like everyone had a fantastic time at the Glitter Lounge!
Oh Karla thank you so much for hosting such a beutiful glittery party! You party decor was out of this world, what a special way to make everyone feel so comfortable and welcomed. I truly had a marvelous time darling…..
Oh Karla what a fun time everyone seems to have had at Silver Bella
Alison
gosh, karla, i am just having the best time reading your recent bella posts. next time, i’m pouring myself a glass of pinot grigio first!
HOW FUN!
xo
Oh, I could never be all belled out! It all looks so wonderful! You are a glittery hostess to end all! (What was with the flower headpieces and the lace jabots some of the women were wearing? Another theme dressing idea?)
Karla,
Looks like you had alot of fun at the Silver Bella. The little bird is darling.
Can the general public attend Miss Frenchy’s?? I love the earrings you made and how you displaying them!!!!
Love, Lisa
Smart move with the adjoining rooms. Twice the fun for everyone.
* jaw drop * Those cupcakes look too amazing to eat! You and Sugarwings did a lovely job together. (Good job, too, on making sure Sugarwings has as lovely of a vocabulary. ;-> )
Thank you for sharing the party so all can feel included!