I suppose if one must turn thirty-five, marking the occasion with a fabulous fete thrown by a thoughtful Honey and attended by the best besties would absolutely be the way to do it. So, on 3/5 we celebrated my 35th birthday in said fashion. Honey reserved the private party room at our favorite small plates… Read More
Last weekend, John had the pleasure of attending a birthday party (of the cutie patootie he’s sweet on in school) at the Young Chefs Academy. It was a drop off party (I thought this day would never come), but the minute I crossed the threshold, I knew it was one I had to see. The… Read More
We rang in the New Year with the best of friends in a convivial celebration! Bestie E hosted a divine party to not only welcome 2011, but to celebrate a half-milestone birthday. While all of the children were contained, entertained and eventually put to sleep upstairs, the adults nearly forgot about their littlest darlings while… Read More
This past Thanksgiving I introduced a fun new tradition to our family meal. We passed around a bowl of questions throughout the meal. When the bowl came to you, you picked your question, read it aloud and answered it. The premise behind the “game” is that sometimes the people you are closest to are the… Read More
I made this festive and yummy holiday cocktail last weekend, compliments of Southern Living. The recipe called for vodka, but when I was mixing it up on Sunday I realized I was out. Hmmm…I’m slightly embarrassed to admit that I don’t remember finishing it off!?!? Amaretto made a delicious substitution – so good that I… Read More
I wish we could do what they do in Katroo. They sure know how to say “Happy Birthday to You! Solid party hats from Party City. I cut out letters/numbers from fabric remnants and glued on ribbon trim from extras I had around. Favor books and cotton candy lollipops Pennant banner Your Big Birthday Party… Read More