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The Convivial Supper Club

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Once upon a time, I put on The Definitive Regal Chic Brunch in my home’s garden. I invited some very special women in my life for the purpose to spoil and treat them as the masterpiece I believed them to be.

From the food, to the decor and the activities we enjoyed, I can say it was an unforgettable experience for all. Recently, I’ve decided to recreate the experience for more women in the form of a dining out group in Dallas…

Introducing…The Convivial Supper Club

Fancy, eh? I like to get fancy as much as I like a bargain at the Goodwill store. But that’s besides the point.

The Convivial Supper Club is an intimate tribe of sensual, strong-willed, sublimely complex women who gather each month for private dining events around Dallas for the purpose to recognize themselves as living works of art and find ways to express it in their every day lives.

It’s an opportunity for women to let their guards down and go beneath the surface of the usual table conversation by way of mini-workshops and round table discussions that I conduct and incorporate into the dining experience.

We had our first convivial supper on Saturday, April 30, 2011 in a lovely private dining space at Cibus Ristorante in Dallas, Texas. The dinner was filled with surprises, laughter, and lively conversation, and the overall experience was enlightening, heartwarming, and simply delicious!

It’s all fun and Livin’ La Vida Convivial

Click the album below for a full look at the convivial time our first attendees had:

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Back Story: From Inspired Couch Potato to Event Planner

In case you aren’t aware yet, Julia Roberts and Barbara Walters introduced the word convivial to my English-speaking tongue, and now, I have beautiful chef, Giada De Laurentiis to thank for inspiring this new group’s name. You just never know when fun and creative ideas will hit you, so it’s best to always be prepared.

So there I was lounging on the sofa watching TV and I peeped an episode of Giada At Home on the much loved Food Network channel. She was preparing none other than an Italian meal for her friends for a monthly gathering she called her Italian Supper Club. Just then, the convivial muse made an appearance and whispered in my ear, “Psst, The “Convivial” Supper Club…”

Now we all know damn well there isn’t anything that hasn’t been done under the sun that’s 100% original, so there! I kinda copied Giada! But not exactly or entirely.

Bringing this new idea to life was more about being inspired to get creative and find yet another reason to express myself.

For The Definitive Regal Chic Brunch, I give inspirational credit to designer, Rachel Ashwell, because it was after an evening of leisurely flipping through her coffee table book, Shabby Chic Interiors: My Rooms, Treasures, and Trinkets, that I was called to create an experience for my friends that could never be forgotten.

FYI: I had a post it note on my vision board that said, “Create The Convivial Supper Club” and months had passed until one evening, I just did it. In the end, it’s all inspiration, honey. Anything can spark an idea, but it means nothing until you get busy with your creative initiatives and bring about something of your own.

What dreams await your attention? What are you ready to create? If you’re on a mission or in transition, let’s get convivial. Learn more about my 1 on 1 Strategizing Sessions and how they can benefit you here.

Always ready to serve and delight,

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The food, the company, the intimacy and exclusivity of it all adds to the experience and I’d be honored to dine with you!

You can be sure to expect the unexpected…

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A Rich Happy & Hot November (Audio File)

Get me a ticket for an airplane! Ain’t got time to take a fast train…lonely days are gone…I’m a comin’ up!

I’ll be trekking all the way from Texas to the Big Apple to attend the Business and Lifestyle event, Rich Happy & Hot LIVE with Marie Forleo!

I didn’t win the contest but I’m still going to be part of this amazing event. To get more details on how I went from dreaming about being there to making it a reality, check out the following convivial audio file!

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Cheers to going for what you want!

XO Cheryl Chavarria XO

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The Definitive Regal Chic Brunch

Recently, I was inspired to put on the ritz in the form of a Regal Chic brunch for my girlfriends. There was no exceptional reason for the occasion other than my desire to spoil the women in my life and give them an experience they wouldn’t forget. How many women want to be spoiled? Raising my hand! But, how often do women spoil each other? It’s all about letting love get the best of us and spreading the joy. I gave my friends one month’s notice to mark their calendars for the event; told them to save the date and gave no inkling of what to expect. Little by little, a vision for the event began to reveal itself to me and with each new inspiring thought, I took to the stores and prepared for the big day. Initially, it was suppose to be a convivial day spent with just my friends, but then the whole life coaching with Lisa Carmen came about, and I began to think about challenging myself in ways I hadn’t before, so I chose to treat the brunch as a mini-workshop. It was an opportunity to take my efforts to empower and inspire women offline and stand before them in person. I was nervous about what I would do, what I would say, how the whole presentation aspect of the event would flow, but I decided to take the risk, to face any fears that might surface and put myself out there in a new way. It was time to take the stage.

When the day came and all was set to go, I felt my power coming through for me like a dear friend. I was no longer worried about what could go wrong or what I could miss saying to get my desired message across, and I especially wasn’t listening to the voice within saying, Who do you think you are doing this…What gives you the right to stand before a group of women and want to empower them…You don’t have anything valid to say…blah blah blah. I decided to let my heart lead the way and surrendered my desire for complete control. What a relief it was to be a follower! I felt such confidence as everything slowly came together. My guests began to show up and wanted to offer a helping hand, but I smiled and said, “I’ve got it covered. Just enjoy yourself today.” It felt wonderful to serve others, to offer all the love in me without any conditions, any expectations of getting payback.

When all was said and done, the event was a hit! I allowed the weight of the world to fall off my shoulders, thus creating a similar atmosphere for the women in my company. We had entered into a Convivial Society and anything was possible. I saw joy, expressions of pure elation, witnessed the little girl in every woman playing and giggling as they participated in the meal and activities. I felt light on my feet, formless, as if only my spirit walked around overseeing the event. I believe that’s what truly happened. My mother was my right-hand woman in bringing it all to fruition and I couldn’t have thought of anyone better to choose as my partner. By taking on the challenge to stand before friends as The Convivial Woman, I had stepped into a new realm. I had taken the idea of a Convivial Society and turned it into a real place, a real moment, for real women. I can only move forward from this point on and the ideas for more events are making their way to the forefront of my mind’s eye. Creation…it’s quite the beauty to experience. Fear or no fear, I’m wide awake and behind this wheel now…there’s no turning back.

Feast your eyes on the brunch pictures by clicking directly on the album below.

The Definitive Regal Chic Brunch

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