The 2010 Circle of Light Gala was a huge success, raising more through scholarships and the live auction than was anticipated, and of course a good time had by all.

Bold colors set the celebratory tone and were used throughout the decor, hundreds of paper wrapped cylinders brought a surprisingly warm glow to the room, cocktail hour was al fresco and the Satin Dolls provided music of current songs (i.e. Coldplay, Bjork, etc)but with a new twist.

Grill 225 who provides the nibbles for cocktail hour every year had fun with both sweet and savory birthday treats; some of the restaurants added to the fun at their tables by bringing in favors…

The Emcee, John Fugelsang and past Voice of Courage recipient, Angela Shelton make an exciting entrance…

The Burke High School Marching band brought guests from cocktail hour into the dinner tent and then kicked off the party with a funky version of Happy Birthday, it ended with surprise confetti cannons that really got spirits high.

This year’s Voice of Courage recipient, Darwin Hobbs also provided entertainment by leading the St. Philips Childrens’ Choir in the Darkness to Light song- From Darkness to Light, written by Dan Mackenzie.  These rare white lab puppies (a brother and sister from the same litter) fetched $9,000 each in the live auction!

The after party decor featured 5 foot silver tinsel chandeliers in the all magenta tent, the perfect glow for a party lounge…

photos from Gayle Brooker Photography

Catch Us Out and About

This coming Sunday, December, 12th, Tara will be signing books at The Preservation Society of Charleston Annual Holiday Book Signing.
Preservation Society Book and Gift Shop
147 King Street
1:00pm-4:00pm

And, coming up next month in Lexington, Kentucky, check out the WOW event

On the Blog Roll… the “Southern in the City” blog featured Tara Guerard’s Ten Tips for Easy Entertaining.

Congratulations to Stitch Design Co, and Fuzzco for their recent acclaims at the AIGA Show… Soiree’s printed collateral and website were both honored as top design in their respective fields…

Tara’s Tidbits

This is what I want from Santa this year… I’ve been a very good girl!