Have A Ball Style and Design

Ahh … all grown up … Happy National Daughter’s Day to my ❤️☀️ @the.real.egl @eloise_at_theplaza

Ok Bey … if you say so ❤️ @eloise_at_theplaza @haveaballstyleanddesign

Everlasting Love

What’s better than a glowing recommendation from a client? “While I wasn’t part of the planning process for my birthday party, I can tell you that it was executed flawlessly! RJ thought of every detail! Everything was so organized and flowed so well! From the moment we were picked up, to the moment we got back, it was fabulous!” But don’t take her word for it! Book your next party with Have a Ball and see for yourself! #haveaball #style #design #interiordesign #eventplanning #whatsyour23 #progressiveparty #pippinhill #keswickhall #charlottesvilleva #rva

Lovely Day

Have a Ball planned and coordinated this progressive birthday party last year! The group was picked up by a private coach in Richmond, then whisked away to a day full of celebrations! Festivities included a private visit to Pippin Hill, dinner at Keswick Hall, and stops at several wineries! Interested in Have a Ball planning a progressive party for you and your friends? Reach out to schedule a consultation! #haveaball #style #design #interiordesign #eventplanning #whatsyour23 #progressiveparty #pippinhill #keswickhall #charlottesvilleva #rva

Wildflowers

Have a Ball handled all the details in creating this floral design. When arranging flowers, it’s key to make the arrangements voluminous without appearing heavy. See for example these bouquets of tiger lilies, irises, orchids, corkscrew willows, lemongrass, and bells of Ireland! The flowers are not controlled or overly stylized. Simply take elements from nature and let them be wild in the vase. #haveaball #style #design #interiordesign #eventplanning #whatsyour23 #florals #floraldesign #rva

Continuing Mother's Day

Have a Ball is continuing our celebration of Mothers into this week! Here are pics of Emma - RJ’s daughter, Rita - RJ’s mother, and Andrew, Cary, and Margaret - RJ’s godchildren. “I am so grateful for the gift of my momma, and for the gift of being a mother and godmother.” ❤️ #haveaball #style #design #interiordesign #eventplanning #mothersday #godmother #whatsyour23 #rva

I'll Always Love My Mama

We love our mothers! A message from Have a Ball’s President, RJ: “I count my blessings twice, and am blessed to be my mother’s namesake. She was full of life, full of joy, and never met a stranger!” A story about RJ’s mother, Rita. She hated smoking, but when she met RJ’s father, she said she would just hold a cigarette to look cool like the rest of the girls… And the rest is history! Let this story serve as a reminder to celebrate all the mother figures in your life! #haveaball #style #design #interiordesign #eventplanning #whatsyour23 #mothers #mothersday #rva

I'm So Excited

Take traditional menu items and throw them out the window. Try coloring outside the lines for your next event! At every Have a Ball event, we always bookend the experience with the extraordinary. For example, as guests exited this event, they were met with food trucks and a coffee station on the way to their cars! Have a Ball takes care of every guest experience from the moment they walk in til the moment they leave. We take the hassle out for the host, so you can be a guest at your own party. #haveaball #style #design #interiordesign #eventplanning #whatsyour23 #ifda #ifdarva #foodtruck #foodtruckrva #rva

Play with your Food!

Have a Ball invites guests to play with their food! Try putting a fun spin on hors d'oeuvres to entertain your guests with edible delights. Pictured here are garlic breadsticks with edamame miso hummus in an cone shaped vessel made of bread! Also featuring salmon cakes as a passed appetizer, and a “salad bar on the go” with garden crudite and lemon herb dip. #haveaball #style #design #interiordesign #eventplanning #whatsyour23 #rva #ifda #ifdarva #playwithyourfood #horsdoeuvres

All You Need Is Love

Live music is always a blast! It sets the tone from the moment you step into the event. You want your guests to feel comfortable and excited, and walk in as if the party has been going on for hours. Music takes the edge off and gets rid of the social fear factor! This band, The English Channel, is joyful and welcoming and happy, and guarantee to get your guests’ pulse going! #haveaball #style #design #interiordesign #eventplanning #rva #ifda #ifdarva #whatsyour23 #theenglishchannel #beatles #music #livemusic

Good Vibrations

When planning your next event, think about interactive props! At this party, adult guests rode on the carousel and tapped in to their inner child. Nostalgia is always effective! Think: state fair, theme park… connect to special childhood memories. It sets the tone with a unique vibe. And remember, don’t give away all your secrets in the invite or at the door! Have happy surprises sprinkled throughout the evening. #haveaball #style #design #interiordesign #eventplanning #ifda #ifdarva #whatsyour23 #birthdayparty #nostalgia #carousel #innerchild #rva

Pretty in pink! We here at Have A Ball never met a pink cocktail we didn’t like. This eye catching beverage puts a smile on guests’ faces right away. Sure, it’s pretty to look at, but it’s even better to drink! For your next event, try offering a light, refreshing signature cocktail that makes a statement. #haveaball #style #design #interiordesign #eventplanning #whatsyour23 #ifda #ifdarva #signaturecocktail #cosmopolitan #absolut #rva

Adult Cake and Ice Cream

What's a birthday party without cake and ice cream?! For this event, Have a Ball created a unique menu of elevated desserts. The cake was transformed into cake pops, and the ice cream to a boozy milkshake bar. These fan favorites are always a crowd pleaser. Who wouldn’t like a little whimsy in a cup? #haveaball #style #design #interiordesign #eventplanning #whatsyour23 #ifda #ifdarva #birthdayparty #cakeandicecream #boozymilkshake #cakepop #disaronno #rva

Jellybean Cake

This Easter season, try baking something new that will excite all your guests, young and old! Here is a perfect example: a jellybean cake! Get your bake on instead of serving up store-bought treats. Try crafting something in your own kitchen that you can gift to friends, instead of the traditional basket! #haveaball #style #design #eventplanning #interiordesign #easter #baking #whatsyour23 #rva

Easter for All Ages

This vignette of stuffed animals was originally created for RJ’s daughter, Emma. Recently, several families came to visit with young children for Easter holiday, and the vignette came back to life! Try to create different areas in your home to make guests of all ages feel welcome. Not all your decor needs to be for adults! Add in child-friendly touches among cherished trinkets on tabletops. Work in the Easter holiday with your everyday decor. A little hint here and there is all you need to enjoy for the whole Spring season. #haveaball #style #design #interiordesign #eventplanning #whatsyour23 #easter #spring #rva

Isn't She Lovely

Now that it’s Daylight Savings, one feels much more alive when it’s brighter and warmer. It’s inspiring to see things coming back to life. Regenerating, refreshing, and rebooting. Leaves on the trees is a reason to be reinvigorated! For Spring, as we refresh, open the doors and windows of your home. Spring brings about new blooms. Set a space in your home or office that reflects rejuvenation, and breathe in the fresh air. #haveaball #style #design #interiordesign #eventplanning #whatsyour23 #embroiderystories #daylightsavings #rva

Be Kind

Last month was the month of love, but all year long, it’s important to treat yourself with love and kindness. A fun way to practice self-love is to start a new project. Stretch your comfort zone! Spring forward, and try something new and unfamiliar! RJ built and painted this Be Kind sign and tucked it in one of her trees as both a daily reminder to spread kindness, and an artsy avenue for creativity. #haveaball #style #design #whatsyour23 #eventplanning #interiordesign #bekind #rva

Marching into Spring

We're currently Marching into Springtime and believe it or not, Easter is right around the corner! Tucking sweet reminders around your home helps usher in the longer, warmer days ahead. Mother Nature is beginning to wake up the outdoors... If you would like some inspiration, visit us online at www.haveaballstyle.com and say hello! We will be sending some additional Spring-spiration to those on our email list in the coming weeks. Drop us a line to join the list! #haveaball #style #design #interiordesign #eventplanning #spring #easter #whatsyour23 #tablescape #rva

Have A Ball Embraces Springtime

Have a Ball is embracing Springtime! Here are some highlights from a cooking class/dinner party for a group of friends. We love a menu that weaves farm to table. This dinner party enjoyed salmon cakes, fresh garden salad, warm baked bread, herbed butter, fresh baked apple tart and homemade ice cream, paired with an assortment of wines, champagne, tea, coffee, and sparkling water with fresh fruit. Click here for links to the recipes so you can follow along, and introduce some fantastic bites into your next menu! > http://bit.ly/3ZuA1TD #haveaball #style #design #interiordesign #eventplanning #whatsyour23 #cocktailparty #conversation #inagarten #onceuponachef #rva

Spring Fever

It seems that Have a Ball and Embroidery Stories have a case of Spring Fever! We are hopping into Spring decor and tablescapes as we add wit, whimsy, color, texture, and FUN in our clients' interior spaces! Let the sun shine in! If today's weather is any indication, Spring is on its way! Stay tuned and follow Have A Ball for more fab tabletop ideas in the coming weeks. #style #design #interiordesign #eventplanning #whatsyour23 #ifda #ifdarva #spring #springdecor #southerncharm #linens #monogram #easter #rva