April showers bring May flowers… April 30, 2009

 Wow! I can’t believe April is over. I swear I just celebrated New Year’s? And it certainly ended with a bang, too. Literally. A single, alarming clap of thunder that freaked me out a little more than I’d like to admit made that one last snoozer totally unnecessary. However, it was still next to impossible to actually get out of bed with the sound of rain hitting the window.

 

Snooze.

 

When I finally got the muscle and rallied the troops, I still had to figure out how I’d make it to the car with a 3 year old who didn’t want to walk, an 18 month old who couldn’t, 2 bags, a purse and no umbrella. But just then, it all stopped. Not only did it stop, the clouds broke, the sun was shining and everything was perfectly clear and… wait for it… NOT humid (with an ‘h’ not a ‘yoo’)! It was like a scene from a movie and absolutely gorgeous. And shiny. Everything was vibrant… the new(ish) Spring green on the trees; the grass; my cute little pink flowers that are actually weeds; the red robin who gets freaked out every time we pass the bird feeder even though he sees us coming. Everything was bold and bright and beautiful. And while we made it outside without getting caught in the down poor, we still got wet as a certain 3 year old discovered the one mud puddle next to our car.

 

Awesome.

 

The drive into work was a bit slow with all the blinking lights, but I didn’t really mind. I couldn’t help but notice every color of every single flower on every single bush or tree or garden I passed along the way. It made me think of the old saying “April showers bring May flowers” and how VERY true that is! We’re smack in the middle of spring and this morning certainly highlighted that.

 

Which is why I thought to highlight a topic that we can never know too much about… Flowers! Sure many of us know what we like and what looks pretty and perhaps we know a little more than Roses and Hydrangeas, but there are some who are probably embarrassed that they don’t really know what a Delphinium or Ranunculus is- especially when it comes to picking a table setting or bouquet. There are so many varieties of flowers and hybrids and colors that it’s almost overwhelming trying to select that perfect blend that’s truly bold, bright, and beautiful.

 

So we bid adieu to April and welcome May in all her May-ness and gift you with 31 days of flowers! Learn flower types, names, varieties, meaning, and much more all month long! If you have questions or suggestions, definitely let us know… we’re all ears!

Hope you enjoy!

Rain, Rain, Go Away… April 27, 2009

I’m such a sucker for spring. I absolutely adore the beautiful 70-something degree weather and light breezes before the famously sweltering 129.9 degree Texas summer boils in; yet I also get so excited over the storms that pop up and sometimes last for hours. For the same reason I love a good patio for a stellar margarita or ice cold Shiner; I love that same patio (with covering) to soak up the energy and smell of a good ol’ Texas thunderstorm.

 

Spring also brings on the daydreams of outdoor events. Whether you’re at a seaside gazebo or in the middle of Nowhere, TX in a gussied up barn, the thought of bringing the party outside makes me want to twirl with glee! I have so many wonderful memories of random outdoor fiestas and parties and last minute get-togethers that I always imagine my perfect event would be outdoors somewhere… at dusk… light breeze… fireflies… candles… good music… better friends- the perfect evening. What more could you ask for, right?

 

And then that good ol’ Texas thunderstorm rolls in. Now what? Is the party over? Nope. Where am I? I have no idea, but the party is where we are and we can take it somewhere else. This is me. This is how I’ve always been. The party is where I am and as long as it’s the same people and we’re all together for the same reason, there’s no doubt that the same vibe will follow regardless of whether we’re at the gussied up barn in Nowhere, TX or Jana’s backyard smack in the middle of urban Dallas.

 

The thought of the perfectly planned party with the perfect food and the perfect flowers in the perfect dress with perfect friends can really make you dance with excitement and anticipation. Aaaaaahhhhh… what a lovely thought. But even the best laid plans can get wrinkly at times. And that’s when all the planning and re-planning and over-planning brings you a great back-up plan. Even if you have no back-up… go with it. No matter what rolls, drips, cracks, or rips on your perfect intentions, life isn’t perfect. But… life does give you alternative paths.

 

Sometimes the best/strongest memories come from the most unexpected turn of events… even when it storms.

et Voila! April 25, 2009

Greetings all! And Welcome to your next Party!

Voila la Fete  is amping up to become one of the premier Wedding & Event companies in Dallas. 

We hope to keep things as fresh and unique as possible and welcome any and all questions, comments, or suggestions from interested readers. In the days to come we will offer insider tips and feature Dallas area vendors in a light that will both inform and inspire.

Let the party… BEGIN!