We traveled up to Pismo Beach this weekendfor my daughter's auction at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.It was their yearly fundraiserand Ellis was the co chair for the eventin her Event Planning major.
The chosen themeVintage Travel
I was absolutely amazed how they executed the theme and decoron almost no budget .Just a lot of borrowing, donationsand a whole lot of creativity and workin pulling it all togetherwith weeks of flea market collecting thrown in for good measure!
Jeff and I were able to help make succulent arrangements with donated plants.
Repeating plant usageor flowersin various sizes and containersadds unity to any party decor.
Adding tiny pebbles to each succulent arrangementgave them the perfect finishing touch!
Arrangements were made inwooden boxesas well assilver pieces and crystal bowls.I can't wait to hit the antique market this weekendfor some vintage silver pieces.Adding in succulents is an almost instant style makerwhen they are finished off with tiny stones!
Another item I am definitely going to add to my styling inventory isa collection of tree branch rounds.
The auction committee was able to borrow
for free
many of their party props from
Zest It Up
an event company located in San Luis Obispo.
Zest It Up had so many inventive party decor ideas
like using tree branch rounds.
Cut thin they are the perfect grounding layerfor anything.Cut thick they make for perfect lifts and levels when setting up vignettes.I see can styling with these pieces again and again.Jeff has already agreed to cut a collection for me!
One of my very favorite elements of their decor
penant buntingmade from grocery bags and twine!This was pure genius party decor!Recycling grocery bags and some timemade for huge party impact!
Used throughout the spaceinstant party cohesiveness was accomplishedat No Costaside from some twine!
Another absolutely sweet bunting was made from cutting hearts from maps!The maps were from AAAand for any member…they are free!
Since most all maps are printed on both sides
they are perfect for heart buntingas both sides can show fabulously!
Another inspired decor was pinwheelsmade from book pagesand craft paper!Again almost no costpluscreativitymade for wonderfully inspired decor!
Using the pinwheel in each succulent arrangement as well as the focal tablesmade sure the inspired designswere sprinkled throughout the party.Just one more way to unify the decor.
Tables were set just as creatively as the rest of the decor!
Centerpiece arrangements were made more impactful withmaps laid down in the center.Collected vintage bookssome which were wrapped in music paper and twine were added next.Next came the succulent arrangementsand votives.
Layering in elelments is a cost effective way to add impact to your centerpieces.
To add even more cost effective impact to the table
placemats were cut out of craft paperbambo plates were used with borrowed vintage silverware.
Finished of perfectly withhand torn napkinsmade from sheets form the thrift store.
Having almost no budgetnever slowed down the party style for theCal Poly Auction!So the next time you're planning your own partyrememberCreativity and laborcan always take party stylethe furthest!Congratulations toEllis and all the committee members!You all showed just how far you can go with party styleon a budget!
As always my friends
I wish you love and joyas you style your life
