Saturday, April 25, 2026

It's Gala Day!


Just spent the morning getting our rockin' 80's table ready. What do you think? 

Rockin' 80s gala table

Gala table detail
Gala table centerpiece


Frequently Asked Questions About Gala Day

What is Gala Day?

Gala Day is the event this post is documenting — Ellyn spent the morning putting together a themed "rockin' 80's" table for it, and shared photos of the finished table here.

What was the theme of the table?

The table was decorated with a 1980's theme. The photos in this post show the table setup, including the centerpiece and the napkin details that commenters pointed out.

What did readers notice about the table decorations?

Commenters on this post highlighted the VHS tapes used in the centerpiece and the hair clips used as napkin rings, along with the overall design of the table.

Where can I see more photos from the gala?

Readers in the comments asked for pictures of the family dressed up for the event. You can browse the Pictures label for more photo posts from this blog.

Who writes Profoundly Seth?

Profoundly Seth is written by Ellyn (El) McCall, who shares about her family, including her son Seth, who was diagnosed as profoundly deaf as an infant and received bilateral cochlear implants. You can read more on the About Us page.

12 comments:

Kameron said...

That's awesome! I love the VHS tapes!! Nice touch. :o)

E @ Scottsville said...

Looks great!

Jennifer W. said...

Nice! I'm a bit more interested in what you're gonna wear, though!! LOL
Jen

Mandy Hornbuckle said...

WOW! You're a rock star!!

Anonymous said...

That looks amazing! Love the hair clips on the napkins! Good idea :) Have a blast!

Melani said...

ahhh the 80's! seems like such a long time ago, I love the music from the 80's, makes me remember all the good times of being a kid!

Be sure to post what you wear! Can't wait to see...

Jonna said...

Looks great! Post pics of all of you dressed up, please!!

Jonna

Madison Sanders said...

I agree. POost pics of what you wore. :)

Love the hair clips as napkin rings.

Liz {Learning To Juggle} said...

Those look great!! I can't wait to see pics of the gala!!!

Lindsay said...

Love the hair clip napkin rings. Brilliant! Now, tease tease tease that hair...

Mrs. Granberry said...

I LOVE the table great job!! You have a real eye for design :)

Sonya said...

Love the VHS tape centerpiece!