Holiday Gala/Salon Open House 2010

                            

Our 2010 Holiday Gala / Aveda Open House was a huge success.  We set a record for the number of people in the salon, and the amount of sales/gift certificate sales.  Thank you so much to everyone who attended! I was humbled at how many people came.
All the stylists dressed up, and we treated our guests to Aveda Stress Relieving treatments and massages, as well as treats, comforting tea, prizes, and specials for booking salon/spa appointments.  It was so busy the whole time, and I was running around like a headless chicken, so I'm sad that we didn't take more photos.  I got Ryan to quickly snap a few of me in the salon area at the end of the night before we cleaned everything up... so in the photos, I am beyond exhausted.   It was a lot of work, but well worth it.  I'm already looking forward to next year. :)

For the sweets, I made chocolate cupcakes with chocolate buttercream, french vanilla cupcakes with marshmallow buttercream, and red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.  Out stylist Jen made the Chex "puppy chow" and ginger snaps, and there was candy, punch, and tea.

The photo of Jenna is a quick & easy holiday inspired updo with a ribbon. She was the perfect model.  I also did a Hollywood waves inspired style with a peacock feather, and a glam ponytail on 2 other girls.

I had a lot of fun decorating the salon for the event! I used Rachel's tutorial for tissue paper pompoms, and Ryan meticulously hung the white mini lights for me.  Megan of Bloom Petal & Gift did a fantastic job of making some arrangements for our window displays, and Jenna made the dessert table bunting for me.  It was teamwork to make it all happen, and I'm thankful for my friends and family who support me and McKenna Salon. :)

Outfit details:
Headband: Giant Dwarf
Dress: Dove Tree