September Soiree

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When I went to Jeanne Oliver's end of the summer soiree, I wanted to bring her something special to match the theme.
So I went to work in the studio and designed this little "gift cone" using a burlap-like material, old laces and trims, and a piece of a vintage necklace.  I lined the inside of the cone with French primer pages.
I put a few little trinkets in the cone: some Fall themed embellishments, polka dot organdy in fall colors, vintage buttons, and a poem about September taken from a 1930s primer.
I was happy with how it came out!
Little did I know the treat I was in for as Jeanne welcomed me into her home, garden, and circle of amazing friends!
She is a wonderful hostess; every detail was a feast for the eyes...
and the food was amazing!
It was a beautiful, warm September evening...
Jeanne
and the air was full of the sound of laughter...
as old friends reunited, and new friendships blossomed.
new pal Rachel and I
What a wonderful treat to be included in all the fun!
Bonus: at nightfall, we gathered to watch a movie in the open air -- my favorite!

Comments

Unknown said…
Love the hostess gift you made, I'm starting to develop a button thing because of you! Glad you had a wonderful time! Hope you have a great weekend, thanks for sharing!
September 3, 2011 at 1:15 PM
Tammy said…
Your hostess gift is beautiful! The party looks like so much fun!
September 3, 2011 at 4:45 PM
Angela said…
Can you show us more how you made the cone? It is just beautiful! Love it in the burlap!
September 4, 2011 at 6:01 AM
Gabriela said…
you get to enjoy some wonderful parties.....lucky girl!Your cone is beautiful.....
September 4, 2011 at 5:51 PM
Anonymous said…
I love that cone! You are so gifted, Laurie.
September 5, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Rachel Carlson said…
you captured some really great photos, yay. and i LOVE the cone your brought her. it was SO nice to meet you laurie. HUGE hugs!!
September 9, 2011 at 9:09 AM
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