Do you ever daydream? Visions that float around in your mind and don't seem real but keep growing and growing? This is much like the beginning of every Artistic Affaire for me. The dreams most always begin with an idea, a theme, an inspiration. Often a whisper from a friend, a picture in a magazine, a window display in a favorite shop, a famed movie. Then it happens ~ I begin to see it and feel it. There is a moment when I know it's in my heart and then it sets sail. . .
Perhaps seeing those initial dreams unfold through the eyes of friends that you hold dear is the best part when the day finally arrives. Although, I'll tell you a secret ~ I love the ride from the beginning to the end. I adore it all and there was so much to savor this time. I know I say it over and over. So come along and feast in the fun.
So what does happen when you suggest to over 70 women the iconic style of Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's as their muse? A lovely sea of little black dresses, show stopping fashion and fabulousness.
It has become a tradition to begin every Affaire with an imprompto cocktail party (in my hotel room of all places ~ bless The Belamar). Our festive Soiree this year was hosted by Cheryl Stoneham and Terry Frias. There were sparkling glasses of pink champagne and the most darling cupcakes ever from Julie Weller.
While ladies sipped champagne (and some took over an entire bottle ~ please note artistic filter added to protect the innocent, ahem) and shared fashion tips, downstairs the ballroom was a fluster with vendors getting prepared for our marketplace and Strike a Pose with Tiffany photo opt. There were so many lovely original art pieces it made an Audrey girl's head spin.
and we were so honored to have Jenny Doh join us for a booksigning, featuring one of the books that included my events, Creative Pilgrimage.
Of course, there were special treats because you can't put on your finest without a little pampering in return.
A beautiful tiara adorned mason jars filled with yummy scented body cream awaited each Audrey girl to take back to the room with her ~ those heels can wreck havoc on a girl's feet you know.
and some cool shades cause you can't strike a pose without them. . .
Speaking of that pose, I was beyond thrilled to reveal to everyone a fabulous special treat for this year's Affaire. The talented Karla Nathan painted (yes, she is amazing) an incredible wall hanging (merely 8' x 13' HUGE) for our photo opts that evening.
It was the perfect backdrop for girls to get their Audrey on and that they did. . .
There were smiles and laughter and non-stop fun and I suspect as the sun began to set we all got a bit more silly than usual but hey, it was a party after all.
and we had the most lovely friend and photographer, Tiffany Kirchner Dixon, behind the lens making us all feel like a million dollars. How lucky can an Audrey girl get?
But alas, the evening had to end because the weekend had just begun. So there were many kisses. . .
and nods of the shades as we sauntered back to our rooms to get ready for the next day. . .
Afterall, this was just the first night!
Up Next. . .
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You created a dream weekend for us, thanks!
Posted by: Karla | May 17, 2012 at 06:51 PM
I want to come back......NOW!!! It's hot and boring here in Texas! I love,love California!!!! I could spend a week at that flea market for a week! Thank you all your hard work, it was just dreamy~!!!!
xoxo-cindy
Posted by: cindy craine | May 17, 2012 at 07:43 PM
sigh, it was such a beautiful event. i'm sad it went by so quickly.............
Posted by: kecia | May 17, 2012 at 10:31 PM
Thank you for sharing. The event looks like it was amazing.
Posted by: Ele | May 17, 2012 at 10:31 PM
What an amazing event Kim! Looks like it was a huge success...Can't wait to see Acts
2 and 3! Love Karla's backdrop!!
xoxo
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | May 17, 2012 at 10:48 PM
When I look at the pictures I which to have a weekend like this, pretty much re-creates the retro Tiffany style which I am so badly inlove with.
Posted by: london home inventory | May 18, 2012 at 01:50 AM
Kim, Once again you succeeded in throwing an art weekend! I just loved looking at all of the details :)
Sandy xox
Posted by: Sandy | May 22, 2012 at 07:22 PM
Kim, although I ALWAYS have fun at your events, this one was particularly wonderful. I love drinking out of my lovely swap hostess gift Audrey coffee mug....thank you! Cant wait to see what you come up with next!
Posted by: Denise | May 22, 2012 at 09:29 PM
Is it time for the next one yet??? This one was beyond fabulous!! And being involved in the process this time around really made me appreciate all of the time and thought you put in to every single detail. Seeing the final outcome of the fabulous room and how everything just came right together was incredible. I'm ready for the next one's process to start. Tomorrow? Yes:)
Posted by: Andrea Villarreal | May 23, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Kim,
This was the BEST YET!!!! OMG!!!! You so out did yourself. I just LOVE you & all the other Art Sisters. I am still on a rush from this last event. OVER THE TOP AMAZING! You are THE BEST!!!! THANK YOU!!!! HUGS!
Charlene
Posted by: Charlene | May 23, 2012 at 07:57 PM
O,,there was endless fun with an unbelievable theme. Tiffany. How can I join the fun foe next year. All adies in attendance were beautiful.
Posted by: Linda | May 25, 2012 at 08:48 AM