This weekend we spent a few hours of our sun-filled Saturday immensely enjoying ourselves at new friend A’s little’s art themed birthday bash. L and E celebrated their respective first and third years with friends, family, A’s always fantastic food and all of the paint, glitter, pom poms and stickers two sweet girls could ever… Read More
The day awaited with bated breath by Anglophiles all over the world has dawned. And as the wedding was just getting underway in Britain, here on the other side of the Atlantic, Mother and I were up early making the final preparations for our own fete fit for royals. Bestie C, bestie N, Sister, Mother… Read More
When I said I’d be back Sunday with the deets on our April Fool’s Day menu, I wasn’t anticipating the gorgeous Southern skys and warm temps. Save these away for next year – our April Fool’s Day Un-Birthday Party was a smashing success with the littles! Meatloaf Cupcakes 1 lb ground sirloin 1/2 cup seasoned… Read More
Just as soon as I decided to top my birthday cupcakes with fun and festive party poms, I promptly hopped on over to see what Martha had to say on the subject. And as expected I found step-by-step instructions that I easily adapted to make perfectly portioned little party puffs. Materials: Tissue paper Floral wire… Read More
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