sour soiree, the anti-valentine party

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All the single ladies need something to celebrate on Valentine’s Day too, right?
How about a little party we’d like to call: Sour Soiree, the Anti-Valentine Party

Here are some fun ideas to help you celebrate your fabulous, single self:

{1} Hang this ‘Love Stinks’ banner to decorate the bachelor{ette} pad.
{from Etsy}

{2} Serve Maple Sour cocktails … and keep them coming!
{find the complete recipe here}

{3} Customized water bottle labels, available at Fleur de Lis, for only $5.
Personalize them your own colors, fonts and wording to match your unique party. Be creative!

{4} Sour Patch cupcakes are a delicious {and appropriate} dessert for a single, sour night. YUM!
{find the complete recipe here}

{5} ‘Love Stinks’ lip balm is the perfect goodie bag gift!
{from Etsy}

{6} Black Heart Necklace. Super stylish and very Anti-Valentine.
{from Etsy}

{7} Girls’ Night Out Table Topics. Such a good time!
{sold at Fleur de Lis}

{8} Keep Calm and Plan Your Revenge t-shirt. Love this!
It’s the official dress code for a Sour Soiree!
{from Etsy}

{9} Bitter is the New Black: Confessions of a Condescending, Egomaniacal, Self-Centered Smart-Ass, or Why You Should Never Carry a Prada Bag to the Unemployment Office by Jen Lancaster will be the cherry on top of your sour night, trust me 🙂
… it’s absolutely hilarious.

{PS}
Alice 105.9 is hosting a Bitter Ball with Slacker & Steve on Valentine’s Day in downtown Denver at Suite 200. It’s going to be a party for singles who could care less about Valentine’s Day and want to have some fun – another Sour Soiree to add to your list of parties!
Check out their Facebook page for details.

Remember, it’s okay to be a bit sour for Valentine’s Day … because it makes for a cute party!

{images via: Etsy, drinks: Pinterest, water bottles: Tutto Bella, cupcakes: Pinterest, Table Topics and Barnes & Noble}

mailed with love

Remember when you first felt those butterflies with your crush in high school and passed love notes to each other? Translate that feeling years later {and multiply by a hundred!} when you found the one you love and are now marrying. Love notes are just too sweet <3

This new custom letterpress design by Elum is as sweet as they come and perfect for a contemporary, one-of-a-kind wedding invitation. Order with your special day wording, change colors, and customize with us at Fleur de Lis.

save the date

wedding invitation

reception card

menu card

{images via Fleur de Lis}

styled shoot at cordillera

Frosted trees. White snow. Colorado’s natural beauty.
There’s definitely something to be said about love in the Rocky Mountains…

This styled shoot at The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera from fun and fabulous Colorado Wedding Photographers, Chris and Adrienne Scott Photography, will definitely have you feelin’ the love.

From Sarah, the stylist and coordinator of the shoot … My inspiration came from my pink rose silk scarf that kept me warm (during a visit to starbucks on a cold Colorado day) and a pinecone I found in my front yard. Though they are two different textures, colors, and tangible objects, I wanted to see the two come together in an elegant fashion. Because I live in Colorado, I wanted to take advantage of a mountain vendor [The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera] that allowed me to use my creativity and bring my idea to life. The overall look that I was going for was soft elegance meets the mountains. I was risking a lot due to the changing Colorado weather, but it turned out beautiful and the models were fantastic – despite the inch of snow that fell the night before!

This was me and my hubby’s very first styled shoot {I mean, who wouldn’t want to wear a wedding dress again?!}
What a great, fun and freezing experience it was! Enjoy 🙂


VENDOR LOVE
Photography: Chris & Adrienne Scott Photographers, visit their blog here
Stylist/Coordinator: Sarah Flanagan
Location: The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera
Florals: Petal & Bean
Stationery: Fleur de Lis (a paperie)
Gown: Anna Be Bridal Boutique
Suit: Joseph A. Banks
Accessories: Stella & Dot, Hope Bridal & Go Go Chapeaux
Makeup: Janelle Lewis
Hair: Sara Bearss

{images via Chris & Adrienne Scott Photography}

kathryn’s baby shower

Wish trees. DIY inspired. Yummy desserts. Mason jars. A beautiful neutral palette {gender of her baby was a surprise}.
Kathryn’s baby shower, hosted by her fabulous sisters, is just is too adorable not to share!

From Kathryn {owner and creator of the lovely Kathryn Giarratano Jewelry, which we love}… When people arrived, they took their name tag (circles w/ ducks), chose a pink or blue diaper pin, and pinned their gender guess on the appropriate board…


…The WISH tree had cards on the table that my sisters made that said random things like:
‘Dear Baby,
I hope you love___.
Love Always, ___’
It prompted several different things for people to say to the baby…I hope you love, laugh, aren’t afraid of, etc…

… fun striped straws and giraffe card holders. Yes, they served vodka to everyone else 😉 …

…The dessert table had:
{1} Chocolate-dipped marshmallows and pretzels
The polka-dot stand was made using a foam block and covering it with decorative paper. The foam holds the marshmallow sticks well.
 {2} Cookies shaped like ducks and baby onesies
{3} Mini cupcakes
{4} Heart-shaped little cakes
These are a GREAT time-saving idea, and they’re super cute! You just buy a box of Oreo Cakesters and use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter to make these sweet heart cakes. So easy!…

…As a party favor, my sisters decorated little mason jars, so people could go down the line at the candy bar and take some sweet treats to go…

… Baby Guiliana was born this past New Year’s Eve. She is absolutely beautiful, and knowing Kathryn’s fabulous style, she is going to be accessorized starting at a young age :). Congratulations to the new parents!

{images via the new mommy, Kathryn}

merry christmas and happy holidays from tre sorelle

We’re taking some time off to be with family this holiday season, but we will be back in less than a week with more “all things beautiful” for you.

Since we couldn’t mail each of you our Christmas cards individually, we found a more paper-friendly way to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

With love, Tre Sorelle

{in case you have a hard time reading the fine print:
they came without ribbons, they came without tags,
they came without packages, boxes or bags.
our children are miracles and give us great joy,
for we are blessed with one girl and one boy}.

{images via:}
Jessica’s cardMeredith Moran Photography – up and coming Denver-based photographer who specializes in kids, families, weddings, engagement, lifestyle/artistic and business photography. She is a joy to work with and has an artistic eye for those priceless snapshot moments.
Jenna’s Card: Tutto Bella
Jodi’s cardJenna Walker Photography

{All cards were designed by Tag and Company ordered through our favorite stationery store, Fleur de Lis}