A friend and wonderful event decorator, Edna Ross, recently planned an event with the cold, wintry weather as inspiration, and it inspired me to take advantage of the season we’re in and celebrate it until springtime finally comes.
For this event at the Dallas Woman’s Club, Edna once again designed over-the-top arrangements with a creative twist. The theme of the event was “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” even though Dallas has been lucky to still be having nice weather. From the entrance to the club Edna set the winter mood with wooden reindeer she found at estate sales, and they looked fabulous standing on cotton “snow.” The entire dining room was filled with little polar bears and Tiffany-blue ribbon to continue the winter feel.
The standout pieces, though, were the centerpieces that looked elaborate but were affordable and fun. Edna picked up white ice skates at garage sales and estate sales for a great price, since their resale value is low in sunny Dallas, and she used them as vessels to hold the floral arrangements.
Filled with affordable white flowers from the grocery store, pinecones, and some greenery, the centerpieces showed that with a little creativity you can create a showstopping display. Since the decorations were all bought at estate sales and dollar stores, this fabulous luncheon cost virtually nothing yet still entertained 135 ladies beautifully on a chilly day in the South. Edna turned the snowy cold into inspiration for a stunning event.
How are you still celebrating this winter season?
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