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When I was in middle school, my friend who was an exchange student from Sweden, asked me, "What is St. Patrick's Day celebrating?" I replied, "I don't know, but you have to wear green or everyone gets to pinch you." She stared back at me in disbelief, as if I had just made up a completely random answer. Needless to say, I was not brought up going to Church, and had no idea that the holiday originated from the celebration of St. Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland.

 St. Patrick's Day Yala Style with our New Kalin Short Sleeve Top in Fern

According to Wikipedia, I was not too far off from the American celebration of the holiday... "St. Patrick's Day, although not a legal holiday anywhere in the United States, is nonetheless widely recognized and celebrated throughout the country. It is primarily celebrated as a celebration of Irish and Irish American culture; celebrations include prominent displays of the color green, feasting, copious consumption of alcohol, religious observances, and numerous parades." (Wikipedia source)

 St. Patty Style with our New Pom Pom Scarf in Lime and BambooDreams Journey Top in Jade

To prepare you for the holiday we have gathered a collection of Yala in different shades of green and provided you with some outfit inspiration for the weekend. Be it a cami, wrap, pashbu or bandeau add a touch of green for the big day and you'll be safe from pinchers!

Cami Top and Sophie Wrap in New Color Fern

 

Circle Top in New Color Fern

Journey Top and Bradshaw Dress in Jade

Whisper Lace Bandeau and Tessa Tank Top in Jade

Green accents to keep you safe for the holiday...

Frayed Pashbu® in Appletini and Tie Dyed Pashbu® in Grass

 Lightweight PashBu® in Ivy and Wide Knit Scarf in Jade/Beach Glass

Happy St. Patty's Day from all of us at Yala!

Until next time,

Lauren of Team Yala

Yala's Holiday Dinner at the Ashland Springs Hotel

Yala's holiday party is something everyone looks forward to all year long! Founder Nancy always picks a beautiful venue with delicious food and amazing wine. This year we were fortunate to gather in the Crystal Room at the Ashland Springs Hotel. The chef at the hotel won the local Food and Wine competition that took place in November, and the food was AMAZING!

Erica, Chelsea, Amanda and Rachel

Bran, Nancy and Naomi

 Michael

Rachel and Tif

 

 Grant and Erin

The holiday party is a good excuse for us to get all dressed up and bring that special person in our lives to meet and mingle with each other. Everyone is close both in and out of work, and the holiday party is a welcome occasion to relax and enjoy ourselves!

Wolfgang and Kristen

Linda and Glen 

 Caitlin and Jeff

Justin and Lauren

Nancy gives a heartfelt toast thanking all of Yala's employees for another amazing year full of exciting changes and hard work. 2011 marked the beginning of transitioning our brand from DreamSacks to Yala.

I'm sure you are dying to see what was on the menu...

Oven Roasted Filet of Salmon with Smoked Tomato Beurre Blanc 

and Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

 Panko Breaded Chicken Cordon Bleu with Herb Cream Sauce 

Stuffed with House made Tasso Ham and Gruyere with Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes 

 

Acorn Squash stuffed with Fresh Herb Vinagrette and Jasmine Rice

It is also tradition at our annual holiday dinner to present Nancy, Larry and Chelsea with a little something from the Yala staff to show OUR appreciation for them. This year we all contributed in donating to Habitat for Humanity in their name. A special thanks to our founders for another wonderful holiday party and cheers to what's ahead in 2012!

Yala Founders Larry and Nancy

 

 Ben and Yala Founder Chelsea

Until next time,

Lauren of Team Yala