I’ve always loved a good game night–with family, the hubby, or with friends. About a year ago, I found myself surrounded by friends playing cards. We mostly played bridge. One of my friends plays poker tournaments so I’m always trying to glean as much knowledge from them as possible. All of my friends play, study, and compete in bridge which I note only admire but love being a part of.

It was as if I had stepped into another world. One where bridge was always in the foreground. I played bridge in high school, but it never became a lifestyle like it did for the others at the table. Their discipline and dedication is wildly admirable. If there’s one thing I love about bridge it’s that you play with a partner as opposed to solitaire. The social element to any game is always welcome.

I wanted to find a way to bring my own strengths to the table and I was self-observant enough to understand that wouldn’t be through actually playing the game. So I decided that my way to participate was to take to the canvas. I threw a deck of cards on the table and painted them. From there I knew I wanted to create ultra-comfortable pieces that I could wear for hours as I tried to improve my bridge game and caught up with friends, hence how the silk pajama set was born. Wear it at home for an easy dinner or watching a movie. Put on heels and wear it when family comes for dinner or wear them alone for a luxurious night of self indulgence. After the pajama set was confirmed with the playful Dealer’s Choice print, I knew I wanted to add a flirty foulard scarf, a matching oversized scrunchie, and of course a stunning deck of cards.

I love the idea of wearing the pants (so comfortable) with a t-shirt and jacket or the blouse with jeans. This outfit is going to have a lot of legs for me. Someone remind me I can’t wear it every single day. (Or can I?)

Some people seem to score the perfect gift for friends on a whim. I wanted to help those of us (myself included) who don’t come by the ideal gift easily. This pajama set which not only features the silk blouse and trouser, but a matching scrunchie, foulard, scarf, and deck of cards makes for a memorable and useful gift for the holidays.

I hope the amusement I had while creating these pieces passes on to you as you wear them. Treat yourself or spoil a friend. Either way I can’t wait to see the women of AvA in our adorable loungewear.