11.24.2009

Night With My Stars - Blog Ball Part II


Time has come to leave your townhouse, pied-à-terre, or flat;
your crib, your chateau, your coop or your castle, it's all about fabulous
without none of the hassle.

listen up, sit straight, for I have this to say;
the master arrives eight sharp with his sleigh.

wisked away, wisked away through Rue's Cassini, Cournot, Clairut.

Le Marais, Le Hallis, Montmarte, Montparnasse, to boot.

for this night is ours in the city of light.

"La Ville-Lumière"

Syndey, Seattle, Drummoyne, & D.C.; Chattanooga, Atlanta, Hertfordtshire, New Orleans; Ontario, Philly, London, L.A.; Fort Worth, to Florida's Tampa Bay.
Birmingham, Brighton, Paris, New York; San Fran, Sugar Land,
all the way from Vancouver.

What counts is you're here & it's now, so enter you do.
This is my appreciation for you being you.

The peasants have gathered to see first hand, the lovely ladies and those manly men.
For they are the finest for all to see, their the people of blogland
who mean much to me.

There were so many wonderful people to list,
I know this is long but I just had to insist.
I tried so hard to show each & everyone,
but I fear that this feels like I have just begun.

So are you ready?

Let this grand party begin...























Kitty - it's Stella McCartney & organic fabrics for you!











"I must say, I am rather exhausted, anyone feel a draft?"

tay tuned for part III


{go forth & live responsibly}
thankful this Thanksgiving
for you


photo credits; elledecor.com.wwd.com, esquire.com; wowwowwow.com; frockology.com,designboom.com; harpersbazzar.com; wikimedia.org; wraptnotes.com; essental-architecture.com; exodusvoyages.com; teamsugar.com; eularphotostream@flickr; europeanhotels.com; marksquires.com; wilfrid.com; fashionising.com; mbfashionweek.com; mediabistro.com; buzznet.com; luxerylaunches.com; fffound.com;

59 comments:

Jane said...

Oh I am so pleased to have come across this post 29 SECONDS after it was posted. Genuine Jane - I am so touched. You know I actually look exactly like that model, how did you know? What a fabulous post. And I laughed and laughed at the watching peasants (Anna W et al). xoxoxoxoxo I will have to go back and peruse again. ...

Jacqueline @ HOME said...

Oh Debs, what a wonderful post. I felt quite exhausted after reading it and felt as if I had been in a fashion show..... and you've got everyone spot on.
I can't wait for Part 11....I dread to think what I might be doing !!!! XXXX

Francine Gardner said...

This is an incredible post!!! and i was having a bad day (numbers, numbers and red color...) until I clicked on my dashboard!!! Thank you, thank you...I first fell home sick looking at your amazing pictures of Paris, then I smiled, then i laughed (I had no idea I had such a suntan and looked so glamorous...)..... Do I get the outfit as well???

Kitty said...

OMG! It's sure to be the event of the season; so many of my friends will be there. Thanks for inviting me; I love my Stella outfit. A truly hip and creative post, Deb. Love to you and yours, peace and comfort! xo kitty

Debra said...

Ohhh~ I haven't had that much fun in ages. What a fabulous idea! Our friends do have the most divine fashions for these affairs-don't they?

Christy said...

Wow that was so much fun to read! And I LOVE my dress! Thank you so much!!! I can't wait for part iii.

Hope you and your family have a really wonderful Thanksgiving. And you get some time to yourself to sit around, sip a glass *or bottle* of the sparkly, and do nothing. Big hugs! the charismatic christy

My Dog-Eared Pages said...

That was SO great...like a flipbook!!
So fabulously creative... ;)

annechovie said...

Thanks so much for including me, Deb! You are so clever and sweet. I hope that you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

LenoreNeverM♡re said...

Wow-wow-wowww!
Thank you so much...I was giggling like a school girl! How did you know I love grey!
& no shoes...so typical, my dogs must have chewed them! You made my day!!
~kisses*
ps:I hope to be back next year~

MFAMB said...

u are so very sweet and cool to add me to this list of killer bloggers and artists..i am humbled to be sure and grateful for your kindness and support. if ever we should meet i think tongue kissing is in order. at the very least a nice, long rub down.
you're the awesomest deb.
xxxoooooooxxxxxx
jenny

debra@dustjacket said...

Shoot babe, that was totally amazing. You are a really cool girl. I loved my picture...I wish! Thank you so much for including me.

I really love this idea.

I adored the coach ride and all the snow, I'm in the Christmas mood now.
xoxoxo
ps you'll catch your death honey .. at least pop a necklace on.

Simply Mel {Reverie} said...

Uh, hello!? Can you say, AWESOME! Incredible post - total right-on with everyone, and I love it! And let me just say, I would totally love that dress you so lovingly appointed to me! What a fun gathering of blog divas! If only...

pve design said...

How did you know that is the exact dress I am bringing to the ball!
(and my travel set of water-colors to capture it all!) Thanks so much to you for all your wonderful posts and for including moi!
Happy Thanksgiving.
pve

SpryOnTheWall said...

WOW! I'm totally honored to be a part of this fabulous crew (love my dress too)! This is one glam shindig, what a great post! You and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving too! Hugs!

Samy said...

What a fabulous post :)

Marsi @ The Cottage Cheese said...

Oh my, what a fantastic post! Perhaps I'm overly-emotional because I'm so darn tired right now, but it made me smile and laugh out loud and brought a little tear to my eye. You are truly a sweetheart: kind, encouraging, thoughtful, downright fabulous, and loved by us all :) I am truly thankful to have you as a friend. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and get to spend lots of time with your family. XOXO

Renée Finberg said...

OMG!!!!!
i am loving this.
what fun......
i really, really wanna' go to this ball.
and i will definitely be wearing the dress you have chosen for moi.

love you deb!
happy T-Bird

DesignTies said...

OMG, Deb!! You've really outdone yourself this time!!! WOW!!! Your words and pictures are fantastic :-)

I'm honoured to be included in your list of attendees :-) And that's one seriously killer outfit I have on!! Can't wait to meet everyone at the ball :-)

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family :-)

Kelly

Null said...

Oh, what's this about a ball? Real or Imagined, I am suddenly feeling oh so provincial!

Help a damsel in distress. . .

"Julie" said...

Love it!!! Those pictures of winter in Paris made me reminisce SO much! I'm part French and my dad took us there for Christmas/New Year and it was SO beautiful! Have a great Thanksgiving!

DesignTies said...

We have an award for you on our blog - come over and pick it up when you have a chance :-)

http://design-ties.blogspot.com/2009/11/its-not-mirrored-disco-ball-trophy-but.html

Kelly

Anonymous said...

rockstar post!! you nailed Jenny from atlanta. bravo!!
xo, katie

escapade said...

What a round-up, looks like a fabulous evening indeed!
Happy blogging birthday!
xo

Chicago Chic said...

Wow, this is amazing!!!!!! Love my picture...I am completely honoured to be included in this fantastic post (and I will gladly take that outfit I'm wearing!:) Thanks, Love! &hearts

Visual Vamp said...

What a wonderful collection of images! I really appreciate all the work and thought you put into this and so many of your posts!
A very happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
xo xo

Southern Aspirations said...

oh my goodness! At first, I was just impressed with the beautiful traveling images. Then I saw the guests (so honored to have been included!!). Perhaps it's the holidays that make me sappy but I was a little teary over it. You did a great job selecting the right outfit for everyone and thrilled to be a part of it.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
-Emmie

Haute World said...

What a beautiful post and I'm so honored and thankful you included me! And in Lanvin no less... how did you know? ;-) Loved all the images you picked... ah, if only Paris looked like that at the moment, but it's gray and rainy... sigh. Nevertheless, I'm sure come Christmas it will be beautiful and snowy bright again.

By the way, I fittingly (and by coincidence) not only did another Lanvin post, but also passed you an award, which you'll find on my blog. Hope you're having a lovely Thanksgiving! :)

Pamela Terry and Edward said...

You pegged me perfectly! Are you shipping the outfit COD??? :)

My very best wishes for a most Happy Thanksgiving weekend!!

Barbara said...

Fabulous post! Such fun. You are so clever!

Lori said...

All I can say is FAB-U-LOUS!! I cannot wait to see part 2!

Slices of Beauty... said...

Lovely feast!

DesignTies said...

I'm glad you're not wearing your Birkenstocks in that final photo of you... the black pumps are much more in keeping with the mood you're creating! ;-)

Now... if you happen to cross the border for those cinnamon buns, be sure to get in touch so I can join you. The bakery is just down the hill from where I live... which is good because the walk back home (up the big hill) is just what I need to burn those cinnamon bun calories!!

Victoria @ DesignTies

Fifi Flowers said...

Oooh this is sooooooooo MY kind of party!!! LOVE this post!!!

Couture Carrie said...

Totally gorgeous and creative post, darling! Thank you so much for inviting me to your fabulous fete! Love the alliterative description of CC!

xoxox,
CC

Anonymous said...

Daaaaahling, I am so thrilled to be included at your delicious ball amongst so many other fabulous creatures *kisses*. HH

Unknown said...

What a great Post, so very creative. I just loved it!!!!

bunny, The Paris House said...

Deb, this is the best post EVER!! I just love it. You styled everyone just perfectly. And Thank You Thank You Thank You for putting me in a mini with sky high heels!!!!
I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving and thanks again for doing such an incredible post, you just made my day
xoxo
Bunny

Anthony said...

Hey, Deb!
Remember me, from Pop Circus?

I feel like I'm totally crashing the party here (And what a lovely one, at that!), but I just wanted to stop by and let you know that I've finally gotten my act together and updated my 'Blog Parade' list. So it now includes a link to YOUR wonderful corner of the 'sphere, finally! I'm sorry that I took so long getting around to it. I really have no excuse... Just guilty of bad blogger etiquette, I guess. :(

Oh, and I've also become an official Follower of Dumbwit Tellher. But, again, I should have done that ages ago! Sorry.

Maybe, if I'm a better blogger buddy from now on, I might make the party guest list next year... We'll see. ;)

Splenderosa said...

OMG, what a delightful, wonderful, beautiful, stunning, simply splendid posting. I do sooo hope I'm on your guest list !!!! FABULOUS FABULOUS FABULOUS. Merci beaucoup, danke, gracias, thanks, much obliged. YOU ROCK BIG TIME!!!!

Marina Saclley @ Iced VoVo's said...

Very clever post!
Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving your lovely comment!
xx

Haven and Home said...

This is so fun!!!! I loved each and every one, your choices were very fitting!

debi lynn mattingly said...

Cute post sweetie! Thanks for droppin' by the yaya and since you already live here---maybe one of these days you will actually come by in person! :)

xo...deb

Keith said...

What a great post. Hope you are doing well. Take care. Cheers!

Couture Carrie said...

Lovely poem and pics, darling!
What a fete!!

xoxox,
CC

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

Ummmmmmmmmm, have I told you I love you lately?? Thanks for making me so crazy hot! I'm honored to be in attendance at this fabulous affair!

JennyMac said...

Hands down the best blog ball and awards post ever. SO creative and gorgeous. I love that you found awesome men's couture too. SO fantastic! And thank you so much for including me in such a great list of bloggers.

Brabourne Farm said...

Ooooh I'm running so very late! I've managed to wriggle into my beautiful dress and I'm feeling a million dollars. So kind of you to have chosen this simply divine creation - not sure if I'll be returning it at the end of this gorgeous event. Well, I'm sorry I can't stand here chatting but there are so many beautiful people to mingle with! Many thanks for the invitation to the event of the year. Leigh

lisa golightly said...

If champagne, carnivalle, couture & confabulation is naughty, I do NOT want to be nice. What an amazing array of beautiful talented amazing company ( pinch pinch ) ... and that dress ! What a sweet thang you are Deborah. Infinite hugs and kisses to you my dear ! Lisa

red ticking said...

wowowowowowow i am speechless.
brilliant, creative talented post... thank you for this truly wonderful show... so sweet... as always... x pam

Dionne said...

What a fun virtual ball - such glamourous outfits, and a touch of the unexpected (in the form of nudity, hahahaha).

Beth Connolly said...

Deb-What a lovely, clever, beautiful, and creative post. You are the best-thanks!

Julie@beingRUBY said...

Oh Deb
What a wonderful surpise! I'm so late for your amazing extravaganza. You are SOOOOO gorgeous!!! Thanks for including me in your guest list with such talented bloggers!! Everyone looks simply divine and just as I imagine them .. even me... I always imagine myself to be tall and svelte!! haha

Your the TOPS!! xxx Julie

Janet said...

Oh my! How did I miss this? How fabulous!! I love my dress, how lovely of you. I have been out of sorts lately, so sorry to be so late to the ball. Delightful ball, thank you so much for including me. ;)

FEDERICA said...

Oh wow this is a great post!

The Pocket Stylist said...

Wow I love your blog and this post was full of amazing images. I am dying for it!!!

La Maison Fou said...

Thank you dear, for including La Maison Fou in the festivities!!
Love the bloggers ball, I love my look, thanks a million for the mention!
Leslie

Averill said...

Deb - I LOVE THIS! And I love the outfit you chose for me. I'm all about a great suit with a sexy top underneath for evening. Thanks for the invite!

(Did y'all get much snow on Friday? We had a dusting, which was rather festive!)

kanishk said...

I have been out of sorts lately,
wagyu beef

Anonymous said...

I would like to read a bit more on this blog soon. By the way, rather good design you have here, but how about changing it from time to time?