Christmas in July - a Ladies' Sip 'n' Shop

I am in the process of planning one of the most exciting events EVER.

What started out as an idea I shared with my friend,  Trish,  to host

a ladies' night out Christmas in July event that would feature the best

local independent artisans and business owners and raise money for 

local non-profits, turned into a MORNING Sip 'n' Shop - an idea

born from  a TWO MINUTE brainstorming session between me and

Nikki, the owner of PowerHouse Gym.

Excited by the event's concept - Nikki** generously offered us the new 4,000 sq foot  EVENT room in the Webster, MA POWERHOUSE GYM facility and the spaces surrounding it. This room looks more like a nightclub - with a stage and  top of the line lighting and sound system, then a room in a gym, but I saw with my own eyes, one of  the Sh'BAM fitness classes that attract more than 100 PEOPLE a session in progress and I can see why it is so popular! Held in the "dark" with the instructors on stage wearing headsets, nary a mirror to be found, women danced,strutted and SWEATED  their way to healthier versions of themselves and looked like they were ENJOYING IT!  I can't wait to replace my hip so I can join the fun! 

Back to Trish I went with the modified plans - a morning event, complete with complimentary beverages and holiday sweets, would be easier and more appealing for the working (instead of heading home then back out on a weeknight) and SAH (getting dressed up AFTER a full day in the sun with the kids) moms that will be attending, as well as the small business owners and artisans that will be setting up and breaking down their displays - how fabulous to be over and done with work by noon on a summer weekend day?! 

Trish was on board as well, and will be photographing the vendors in June - three of their feature items and/or the vendors themselves - providing professional proofs for their portfolios/marketing material as well as ours! After years of shopping small and online businesses - I can not stress enough to vendors the IMPORTANCE of having professional photographs.  So I am going to show them, by  including this professional photo shoot and proofs in the vendor package! 

Save the Date:  

Sunday, July 29, 2012 9-11:30 am

Powerhouse Gym, Webster, MA

The rest of the details are taking shape, and I will keep you all updated as we go!! 


Stay tuned...