The Peacock Pantry

Great minds do think alike...I was treated to The Peacock Pantry for Valentine's Day. A complete surprise, a locally owned restaurant. One of my past times are to dine at locally owned non chained restaurants, so you can imagine my excitement to be treated to a restaurant that I just saw advertised on open table. Our waitress Sheila was remarkable and she gave us a little history lesson on the business and the owner. To find out that our chef was a dentist which I too am in the health sciences field, I felt a complete chemistry of her love in the industry of hospitality. We had a 4 course meal which included cheese straws, tomato bisque, lamb chops and a carrot cake bread pudding were just a few dishes we enjoyed. Elizabeth, thank you for making my valentine day enjoyable. We are holding you to that red velvet pancake... The Peacock Pantry is an intimate and perfect environment to host any event. For more information http://m.peacockspantry.com/

Happy Thanksgiving

 

We want to wish all of our clients a Happy Thanksgiving

Beau or Bow (Gender Reveal Party)

The HOT trend on baby showers are Gender Reveals.  If you are not aware of gender reveal parties, these hip, celebrity inspired parties are fun events where an expecting couple along with their friends and family find out the sex of their baby for the first time in a creative way.  Savoy The Socialite & Hayden Savoy Lifestyle Living planned a gender reveal celebrity inspired baby shower for the couple, LaKeytra and Melvin. Did I mention we had help from LaKeytra childhood girlfriends and one devoted grandmother...They were such a joy to work with and wanted to surprise the couple with many details, within the event.  The guest were greeted with a salad and potatoe bar, while tapa style mini turkey and crabcake burgers, salmon and jerk chicken sliders were passed.  As the guest arrived they signed in with stating if they were voting for a Beau or Bow. The reveal was inside of this box created by the grandmother...

 

 The girlfriends who made this happen.

 

Thanks Latonya for Bliss Lounge 

And the winner is.....

Wait for it...

Its a GIRL....

 



DIY Candle & Wine Runner

We are merging ourselves quickly into the holiday season.  Clearly, you know what that means???  Holiday Socials!!! The perfect way to decorate your table with little to no expense is to repurpose wine bottles, corks and mason jars to create a ecletic tablescape. Here is what you will need:

1. Wine bottles
2. Corks
3. Mason Jars,
4. Wine Glasses
5. Candles

Savoy's Fav of the Month: Feather Bowties

One of my great pals, Lorenza Harris (Male Fashion Guru) introduced a fabulous statement for his birthday...a feather bowtie.  I am not sure if he understood how amazing he looked but he had my head turning.  Of course as an event planner, I just had to blog about this and encourage all of my fall and winter grooms to make this an option for your wedding.  I found a vendor that handcrafts such a bowtie from South Carolina, these are 100% turkey feather bowties. 

Brackish Bowtie

Thanks Ren for being fashion forward and giving me something to blog about...

Fall into Georgia Peach Tea...

Entertain your guest with a Georgia Peach Tea this fall...

During the fall the weather is absolutely perfect and it is the kind of weather where you entertain outside. As a modern women we still believe in serving our man but with a twist.  Allow your spouse to invite the boys over and play horseshoes in the back yard.  Meanwhile, you will serve them a turkey potpie and a tall glass of Georgia Peach Tea.  The purpose of this, fall cleaning, shopping, preparing for the upcoming holidays and downtime for you. Besides he will be the talk of the office for at least the next week.  Trust me...everyone will want the recipe..
Georgia Peach Tea Recipe:
1/4 cup of vodka
1/4 cup of dark rum
1/4 cup of triple sec
1/4 cup of peach schnapps
1/2 cup of peach nectar
1 gallon of sweetened tea.

Winery for Weddings

Trump Winery

Did you know the state of Virginia has over 200 wineries?  Vineyards can be perfect when hosting a wedding.  Vineyards offer elegance and romance, while your guest will enjoy the uniqueness and personalization of your wedding. 

 

Some of our friends invited us to Charlottesville, Virginia to explore a few wineries.  The weather was perfect and I could envision a breath taking ceremony as bride walking down the aisle to the unspoiled landscape. 

 

The Trump Winery patio was serene and an ideal place to bring your picnic basket purchase a bottle of wine and enjoy the company of your spouse.  Excellect choice for celebrating an anniversary.

 

Did you know Virginia is known for their Viognier? 

This is my new fave wine for the fall...

 

 

We also had the opportunity to visit the Charter Mountain Orchard.. Perfect for birthday parties, bridal showers and a great place to bring the kids....

You must try the following:

Taste the Rasberry and Peach Wine

Eat the Apple Donut

Pick Apples

 

 

Dear, Friends expect Candy Apples for this Fall Festival.

Southern Gentleman Birthday Party

Southern gentlemen and southern hospitality are the greatest characteristics of culture and lifestyle in the South. Savoy The Socialite planned a Southern Gent Style Birthday themed party for Derek Robinson. This party was all about the modern south.

The inspiration for the “Southern Gent Style Birthday” was drawn from Southern roots of the birthday man and the embodiment of his fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi. As well as we wanted to portray a warm and homey feeling.

In keeping with tradition, we served the guests all of his favorites, tapa style of course: Turkey burgers, Jerk Chicken burgers, mac & cheese, potato salad, stuffed mushrooms, and zinger deviled eggs. A homemade dessert bar by Hayden/Savoy lifestyle living. The bar was filled with pastries from, sweet potato tarts, cupcakes, lemon squares, cheesecake bites, caramel popcorn and more.

VENDOR CREDITS & RESOURCES:

Happy Birthday Derek

– Event Planner: Savoy The Socialite

- Design & Décor: Hayden Savoy Lifestyle Living

– Photography: Marion Woodhouse Photography

– Cigar Cupcakes: Carytown Bakery

-Bite Sized Liquor cupcakes: Necos cupcake bar

-Bite sized Desserts: Pat Carey Bakery

-Chef: Sequoia Ross

Reggie Wells-Oprah's Makeup Artist (Its all about the eyes)

Reggie Wells, Oprah's personal makeup artist was spotted in Neiman Marcus by me and two of my girlfriends.  Reggie sent us many compliments as well as he teased us about certain makeup techniques that we were using. Reggie tooked the time to educate each one of us on enhancing our over all look when it comes to makeup.    

He stated that, "No African American women should ever walk out the house with black eyes".  Of course being the diva that I am, FYI...Reggie agreed... I did not have any issues but wanted to take the opportunity to educate myself for preventative aging and makeup techniques.  I knew that I would share with my bloggers the secret of dark circles under the eyes. Are you ready for the secret.......

Bleaching Cream

Reggie gave a suggestion of using Ambi.

We all were using some type of eyecream from Strivectin to Clarins.  Which are high dollar products.  The fact that this celebrity makeup artist gave us such a cost effective suggestion, also an old school grandma remedy for dark circles , I just had to share.

A must have product

Tom Ford Beauty Traceless Foundation Stick

Tom Ford Beauty Illuminating Primer

Tom Ford Beauty Shade and Illuminate (my favorite)

Tom Ford Brow Sculptor (your best friend in a stick)

Mac Ruby Woo Lipstick (Reggie gave compliments to this color)

Thanks Reggie,

I will never forget that moment...

Peonies: We Are In Love

The flower of the month: Peonies

The depth of this flower and how it demands attention is a winner for weddings, socials and entertaining.  Do not end the summer without showcasing a peony. We especially love this flower for weddings:

Happy 4th of July: 4% to 40% Discount Deal

We are celebrating the 4th of july for the entire month. Book a party (birthday, social, entertaining, etc) and receive a 4% discount on a party. All divorce themed parties will recieve 40% discount.   

Expires: July 31, 2012.                      

No Plans for a "Tequila & Taco" Party

There was no plans for a"Tequila & Taco" Party on Friday.  But what was planned, was an amazing time with friends.

Invitation: Send a text day before or day of to about 20 friends. 
Menu: Guacomole, Salsa, Tortilla Chips, Ground Turkey Meat, Cheese, Sour Cream.
Cocktail: Tequlia
Entertainment: Music & A Game of BullShyt

So, I went to playa del carmen a few weeks ago and feel in love with their guacomole and decided to make some for my friends.  Here is the recipe:

• 3 Advocado (Peel & Remove Seed)
• 1 Red Onion
• 1 Firm Hanover Tomato
• 1 Lime (Squeeze all for juice)
• 1 Lemon (Squeeze all for juice)
• Fresh Cilantro
• Lemon Pepper Salt
• Garlic Powder
• Salt
• Pepper

Mix in large bowl, chill for 10 to 30 minutes and serve.

This was a perfect remedy for ending June and welcoming July...

Thanks to my friends who came to an unplanned party...