The best part of our holiday party tradition is being able to see and spend time with good friends, old and new. This year we got to spend even more time with friends thanks to my husband’s brilliant idea of brining in an expert to sling drinks. Isaac was a godsend and did such anContinue reading “Shhh… Holiday Speakeasy”
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Cozy Cabin Holiday
This year’s holiday party was a total blast. Despite the cozy cabin Christmas theme, it was quite lively, especially the karaoke after-party, which is apparently a thing now. Theme: Cozy Cabin Christmas (we have The Farm on our minds) Signature Cocktail: A Long Winter’s Nap (Bourbon, lemon juice, and maple syrup simple syrup with ginger,Continue reading “Cozy Cabin Holiday”
Yacht Rock’n Around the Christmas Tree
The 2023 holiday party is a wrap! We had so much fun with our yacht rock theme. The karaoke afterparty was awesome, as was the simultaneous Skittles tourney. Theme: yacht rock Signature cocktail: hibiscus margaritas and hibiscus tea Ornament giveaway: Great Lakes driftwood ornaments New addition: chocolate shots of Bailey’s, hibiscus syrup, and raspberry chocolateContinue reading “Yacht Rock’n Around the Christmas Tree”
Childhood Favorites
Who knew that adults would devour ants on a log? I added that last minute to the menu of our Childhood Favorites holiday party. Other favs? PB&J—dressed up slightly to look like stained glass cookies. Meatballs—no surprises there. No matter what, even though I don’t get it, those go quickly. Bourbon mini hot dogs—a moreContinue reading “Childhood Favorites”
Gaudi Inspired Holidays
For most of the 22 years that I’ve been married and even before, when I was living on my own in South Carolina, I have hosted a holiday party. This is one of my favorite traditions because I get to close out the year by celebrating with our greatest gifts: dear friends, old and new. EmbeddedContinue reading “Gaudi Inspired Holidays”
Holiday Party Recap
From Russia with Love holiday party. Signature cocktail: Moscow Mule Party favor: Mini Russian doll.
Christmas in Asia
Theme: Peace Around the World, Asian-inspired Christmas Signature Cocktail: Lotus Blossom Martini (pear vodka, sake, lychee) Tasty Highlights: Sushi (vanished in moments), fried chicken, dumplings Party Favor: Small origami cranes
Pop Up Pop Art Holiday Party Recap
One of my absolute favorite parties and I didn’t even take very many pictures. And it was truly the most visual event I’ve hosted. Because one of my favorite artists, Brenan Sharp, was in between galleries, I was able to borrow 20 of his painting for a unique Pop Up Pop Art Holiday Party. TheContinue reading “Pop Up Pop Art Holiday Party Recap”
Visions of Sugar Plums Dancing in My Kitchen
Maybe it’s because I chose purple as a base color for decorating this year, but I’ve been thinking about sugar plums for days now. Of course, it didn’t take long to find out that there aren’t actually plums in sugar plums. And, btw, they’re not purple. There’s also not one single tried and true recipe.Continue reading “Visions of Sugar Plums Dancing in My Kitchen”
Celebrating Lovingkindness
I was a little worried I wouldn’t get them in time, but Miranda at Miranda Girl Designs says she’ll have the little crocheted poinsettias before our Holiday Open House this weekend. No surprise, her adorable little flowers drew a huge demand over the holidays, forcing her to temporarily close her Etsy shop to catch upContinue reading “Celebrating Lovingkindness”
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