what love is all about :: a concert & a giveaway!

If y’all like parties, music, photos, and giveaways … this post is for you!!

You see … my friend Reeve has released her very first CD {I have no doubt there’ll be a second, a third, and so-on!} and I hosted a little backyard shindig to celebrate!

Before we get to some giveaway goodness, let me share a plethora of photos from an amazing evening!

I’m in LOVE with the art on this CD cover!!

{photo courtesy of Megan Britt Photography}


When I heard Reeve was available for house concerts, I wanted to host one so badly! I love to entertain, but wasn’t sure how I’d fit everyone inside for a concert. After thinking about it for while, I decided on a backyard concert!

With the help of another friend, Melissa from Relish Design Company, this little shindig turned out exactly how I’d envisioned!!

The trampoline even looks all dressed up and ready to party!! And personally, I think every backyard should look like this 24/7/365!!

Every girl loves a good swag bag! Well … at least I do! I found some fun little bags on my new favorite site, and along with some amazing donations, I started collecting a few fun finds to put in it!

Can I take a moment to tell you about these amazingly, delicious cupcakes?! Salted, caramel, vanilla and Reeses chocolate cupcakes! Worth every calorie-filled bite my friends!

I served hot apple cider, and put my Keurig machine out for decaf coffee. Then I pulled some of my favorite mugs from my cupboard and put them in a vintage drawer {courtesy of Melissa!}.

Do you love that big brown-handled box, bowl thingy with the pumpkins?? I found it at an antique store in Charleston a few weeks ago and knew it’d be perfect! Any thoughts on what it’s called though?

A hay bale repurposed as an ottoman {slash} coffee table.

Delicious candied apples!

Oh you know … if you instagram. And hey! if you do instagram, check out the hashtag #whatloveisallaboutrecord

Set up for an amazing acoustical evening!

Photobooth background!

Having fun with props!

{photo courtesy of Megan Britt Photography}

When the sun went down, Megan captured some amazingly beautiful photographs!! I’m so thankful for these shots!

Donations for the concert given by:
– Dana from Happy Little Lovelies / necklaces
Tosco Music Party / stickers & ticket and CD giveaway
Coobs Guitars / handmade pen giveaway
Therese Bartholomew / book and DVD giveaway
The New Familiars / CD giveaway
Megan Britt / photography
Reeve Coobs / poster and ticket giveaway
– Kate of Studio K / notebook and card
Three Angels Bakery / cupcakes and giveaway
Treatz / candied apples and popcorn
Button Bird Designs / pins

It was an amazing, magical night.

Reeve’s voice is nothing short of angelic! We had the honor of our own private “Reeve Coobs Unplugged” concert. Complete with stories behind her lyrics and a glimpse into the world of an amazing artist.

My neighbor caught me a couple days later and asked about the musician I had in our backyard. They’d had some friends over that same night and were listening to music on their back porch {I heard it and was actually worried it might interfere with our concert}. He said they heard Reeve start singing and immediately turned their music down, mesmerized by her songs!

Trust me friends … What Love is All About is a CD you’ll want in your library! And probably your friend’s music library too … and hello, gifting season is right around the corner!

Here’s the scoop:

  • What Love is All About, by Reeve Coobs, releases November 1st at The Neighborhood Theater in Charlotte, NC.
  • It releases online on November 4th.
  • And it’s available for preorder until Oct. 30th.

BUT … you can win your very own copy right here, right now!! Reeve’s been hosting 31 days of giveaways on her blog and today that giveaway is happening right here!

Giveaway details:

{what}
One winner will receive a copy of What Love is All About by Reeve Coobs

{how}
~ leave a comment {any ol’ comment}
~ tweet the giveaway {but come back & leave a comment}
~ facebook the giveaway {but come back & leave a comment}
~ instagram the giveaway {but come back & leave a comment}

{when}
Now through Wednesday, October 30 – midnight {est}

Trust me when I say this is a giveaway you don’t want to miss!!

18 Comments

  1. Southern Gal October 28, 2013 at 6:22 am

    What a fabulous party! I love all the little details that made it uniquely yours. Just beautiful.

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  2. Meg Thornton October 28, 2013 at 9:43 am

    LOVE REEVE! Love her music and would love to win!!!!

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  3. dana October 28, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    looks like it was a magical evening. too far away to see reeve in person, so hope to be selected for the cd. cheers, dana

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  4. Christine J October 28, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful evening!

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  5. katherine marie October 28, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    ohhhhhh my heavens… this party is pure BLISS!!!!!!! heavenly in every detail and just beautiful in every single way!!!! xoxoxox

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  6. Liana Norheim October 29, 2013 at 12:33 am

    What a beautiful evening! I love the way Megan captured it.

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  7. Cara Yeh October 29, 2013 at 12:46 am

    Looks like a gorgeous party!! And, what a beautiful voice; so wish I could’ve been there. :)

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  8. Button Bird Designs October 29, 2013 at 8:30 am

    One of the best nights I have had in a long time!!!
    xoxoxo
    Angela

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  9. Cristy October 29, 2013 at 10:59 am

    looks like the cutest outdoor party!! You and your friend did awesome!!

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  10. Laura K October 29, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    I absolutely love the photos and party ideas AND love Reeve’s voice…just found out about her and recommended to my friends!

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  11. Angie October 30, 2013 at 10:52 am

    Your party looked completely amazing!

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    1. tracie November 5, 2013 at 5:42 am

      ANGIE!! you were the winner! please email me your address and i’ll get this sent off to you! tracie {at} tmstier.com CONGRATS!!!

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  12. Jenn October 30, 2013 at 11:57 pm

    Beautiful party! Would love to hear her voice for myself!!

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  13. Stacey Thacker November 9, 2013 at 10:11 am

    Tracie your eye for beautiful things is such a gift.

    I feel like I was there, too!

    xo,
    stacey

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  14. Florence Keenan November 16, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    What a great environment for a concert! Wise decision to tie everything together with blue and brown hues. It’s amazing how so many different elements came together so well. Nothing better symbolized the earth/sky color scheme better than the burlap favor bags and tray, exquisitely created with no detail spared. Love that tag of the cd cover. Well done!

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