Old City Collective is the perfect place for your Philadelphia Pop Up Shop

Old City Collective is the perfect place for your Philadelphia Pop Up Shop!

Looking to host a Galentine’s Day, Pop Up Shop or other retail event?  Old City Collective offers a gorgeous temporary storefront in beautiful Old City Philadelphia.

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Located between 2nd and 3rd Streets, we are in the heart of the Old City shopping district, with plenty of convenient parking options just steps from our front door. (You can find more about parking here:  Visit )

Located at 222B Race Street, the unique bi-level space is filled with natural light from our 20+ feet of street frontage. Industrial style wood floors and exposed brick are the epitome of Old City style. On our lower level, we offer a kitchenette, complete with microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator and various serving pieces. If needed, additional space is available in our studio area, also on the lower level.

Half day (up to 4 hours) and full day (up to 8 hours) are located on our rentals page. We can also offer better rate for multiple day events.

To book the space, or if you have any questions, you can reach out to Laura at 609.954.0488 or email info@oldcitycollective.com Philadelphia_pop_up_shop_retail_space_old_City_First_friday_02

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Philadelphia Diner en Blanc Preview Party 2016 – Best Table Winner!

Chef Jacquie Kelly and I had the honor of winning Best Table at the Philadelphia Diner en Blanc Preview Party 2016!

Representing Soiree Philadelphia and Taste4Travel.net, we worked together on our interpretation of this year’s theme “Philadelphia Firsts.”

Our “first” was the Peale Butterfly Display Box – which was the first way scientists could preserve & observe butterflies (and moths) from both sides. The Peale Collection is still housed at the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences.

And another First related to butterflies is Philadelphia is the home of the discovery of the first both male & female butterfly (who knew?!): http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/healthscience/77118-rare-half-male-half-female-butterfly-discovered-at-philly-museum-

It was such a pleasure working with Chef Jacquie and so lovely to be supported by so many Femfessionals (yes, I’m on the board, so I am partial).

Thanks so much to the Philadelphia Diner en Blanc organizers and to everyone who came to the event – looking forward to the main event in August!

Philadelphia Diner en Blanc Preview Party 2016 - Best Table Winner

Philadelphia Diner en Blanc Preview Party 2016 - Best Table Winner

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Philadelphia Diner en Blanc Preview Party 2016 - Best Table Winner

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Philadelphia Diner en Blanc Preview Party 2016 - Best Table Winner

Philadelphia Diner en Blanc Preview Party 2016 - Best Table WinnerPhiladelphia Diner en Blanc Preview Party 2016 - Best Table Winner

Special thanks to Zoya Egan for her lovely hat and for jumping behind the camera so I could be in a few shots!  Please check out her work at:

https://m.facebook.com/pages/Zoya-Egan-Millinery/1468852586763731?ref=py_c

Philadelphia Flowerwall Rental, LOVE Letter Rentals and Vintage Lighted Letters for your home – SoireeShop.com pre-launch special!

Philadelphia FlowerWall Rental, Marquee Love Letters, Wedding Initials and more for Philadelphia Weddings & Events

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These Vintage Lighted Letters are the perfect accent for your home or rental for your wedding or event!

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To purchase, 24″ letters are $220 each, and the ampersand symbol is $240, plus $9.95 shipping on any order.  All letters and other symbols are available.  This items are hand-crafted, so shipping times may vary.

TO PURCHASE: Email us at SoireePhiladelphia@gmail.com and you will be sent a shipping arrival estimate and invoice via PayPal.

TO RENT LOVE LETTERS:  Email us at SoireePhiladelphia@gmail.com with your event date and location.  Limited dates are available, so reserve now!

Rent all 4 LOVE letters for $475 for a 3 day rental (this allows time for pickup and drop off at our Philadelphia location).  Delivery is available for an additional calculated fee (based on distance).

SPECIAL:  Rent two letters and an ampersand (&) for just $350 including shipping in the continental US!  Offer valid through April 30th 2014.

Other rentals will be available shortly – please email us with any questions or special requests…

COMING SOON:  WOOD STANDS!  Handcrafted backdrops made from reclaimed wood to hang your letters – the perfect backdrop for your head table, or to make the most amazing Photo Booth!  More details coming soon!

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Philadelphia Flower Wall Rental

Coming soon – please contact Laura at soireephiladelphia@gmail.com or call 609-954-0488 for more information – thank you!

Diner en Blanc Philadelphia Preview Party People’s Choice Best Table – Soiree Philadelphia’s Laura Eaton and sWg Event’s Stacey Gross

We are excited to share that Soiree Philadelphia’s Laura Eaton and sWg Event’s Stacey Gross won the “People’s Choice” award for Diner en Blanc Philadelphia’s Preview Party!

The event was held in the South Street District in Headhouse Square.  Contestants lined the arched openings with gorgeous and innovative designs. Everyone from event planners, to florists to artists participate each year.

This year’s theme was Philadelphia’s neighborhoods, so since we are located in Old City, it was naturally our first choice..

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Memberships available and new things coming in 2015!

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2014 was a great year for Soiree Philadelphia, we hosted great events, connected with new members and we are really looking forward to what 2015 will bring!

In the coming months we will be hosting events for City of Hope, photo shoots, video shoots and more.  We will be launching a Soiree Business Series for entrepreneurs and small business owners, as well as Roundtable Lunches & Dinners for wedding professionals.

We will be welcoming several new members, but we still have room for more!  Soiree is a great option if you need a place to meet clients, or host events.  Soiree is also available for half day and full day rentals.

 

For more info, please email Laura at soireephiladelphia@gmail.com

Have an “entertaining” summer – with classes by Kristina Erfe of DailyAmpersand.com

Summer Cooking classes in Philadelphia Entertaining

Summer is all about entertaining – getting together with family & friends for holidays like Memorial Day, Labor Day and everything in between.

Kristina is a food writer and blogger, and has used her style and expertise to develop a new series of classes aimed at making entertaining easier, and more enjoyable.  So far, she has two dates on the calendar (but more will be added soon):

 

June 25th – Fourth of July Barbeque Fiesta – http://www.dailyampersand.com/event/fourth-of-july-barbeque-fiesta/

July 10th – Summer Seaside Supper – http://www.dailyampersand.com/event/summer-seaside-supper/

These are intimate classes, limited in size to ensure that everyone receives individual attention, so be sure to sign up quickly!

To find out more about Kristina, visit her food, family and fashion blog:  www.DailyAmpersand.com