La Vie En Rose is a love story. This year my husband and I set out to celebrate a special someone. A person who is near and dear to both our hearts. What better way to show someone that you love them, than to throw them a fête in their honor? So, we decided to have a birthday party for my sister Rose and aptly coined the party ‘La Vie en Rose” – Life in Pink.
“La vie en rose” essentially means viewing life through rose-colored lenses. Living life with a positive attitude, and trying to see beauty in the everyday. I set out to create a swoon worthy event with all the proper vibes. For a La Vie En Rose party, the formula would be quite simple. There was no doubt that there would be assortments of pink roses everywhere and of course never-ending flowing bottles of rosé wine to enjoy.
Months in the making, I gathered a group of her most special friends to mark the occasion. Rosé wine bottles invitations, imprinted in calligraphy set the tone of the event. If you know anything about me I will always be a stationer at heart. It should be no surprise that I took special pains to make sure the invitations met the mark. Also, the invitations also served double duty, as guest favors, to savor long after the evening was over.
The decor included serpentine tables spread with blush linens and pink rattan chargers. Whimsical tones of pink, orange, amber, terra-cotta, and gold dotted every inch of the yard.
In line with the theme La Vie En Rose, each place setting had a hand rolled flower napkin. Lovely birds and green botanicals graced the tops of the dishware.
Should you look around at other events I have styled, you will know that I am a huge fan of serpentine tables. The curved edges add a little bit more interest than rounds or squares. For our La Vie En Rose party, we feasted on a delicious surf and turf meal. This was excuted by none other than celebrity Chef Vanessa Cantave of Yum Yum Chefs and her lovely staff. The menu, designed by me, was printed and clipped on mini boards that guests could follow along as the dishes were presented.
Life is a collection of little moments. How you spend those moments will define the quality of your experiences. When I reflect on my memories, I would like to think about the people I’ve loved, celebrated, cried and laughed with. Having celebrated this La Vie En Rose party for my sister I couldn’t be happier.
If you want to read more about this lovely party, please follow this link over to Kara’s Party ideas who was so kind to feature it on her website.
All these lovely photos were shot by @mrosovskym
KevonneThis is joy at its purest. From an undeniably beautiful setting with memorable moments at each turn, to this letter of why it is so worth pouring yourself in celebrating those you love. Bravo!
ahouseonguilfordThanks Kev! It was actually a nice setting. I think the most memorable thing for me will the the time we spent together making it happen.
RosevonyA truly memorable and love-felt celebration! The decor was exquisite. The food was five-star. The stationary was brilliant. It was perfect. You are truly amazing hosts and curators of special moments.
ahouseonguilfordRose! I am so happy you loved your party!
Katya Dossous-SchwartzLove love Loved this theme and decor! If “attention to detail” was an event? It was a great pleasure to attend and experience! Trés trés bon boulot! 💖
ahouseonguilfordKatya! I am pleased that you found the party pleasing. We are so happy you were there!