Category Archives: Parties

Lovely nails

Dinner dearest update: The Big Night was a smashing success – just like every other year (one + two). The guys did an amazing job of preparing and presenting each course for us to devour. A special shout out to … Continue reading

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Dinner dearest

Fancy frocks update: I think I have narrowed down my dress dilemma to three options: black with lace, white with polka dots or red patterned. “Decisions are the worst.” (If you can name the movie this quote is from – … Continue reading

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Fancy frocks

What’s for dinner update: There was a last-minute menu change from the chefs – go figure. Something about not wanting to send us all to the hospital because they screwed up the sashimi course. Even with the revamp, I managed … Continue reading

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What’s for dinner

Baking love update: Weekends spent with family are the best! Our ladies baking day was a blast and I have the cookie, candy and sweets hangover to prove it. [crepes to start things off right] [Sid in action] [finished product] … Continue reading

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Red, red twine

In stitches update: According to VOGUE Daily, the monogram is having a moment. Well duh, I could have told you that! Guess that means my new hobby is ‘on trend.’ Check out what I picked up from Marshall’s to embroider … Continue reading

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Something’s fishy

Under the sea update: Yep, I didn’t really expand on my last post’s title did I? According to the chefs, the Big Night dinner this year is a little (actually a lotta) fishy. They will be preparing a seafood extravaganza … Continue reading

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Under the sea

Sentimental Sunday dinners update: Don’t you just love when you try out a new recipe and it turns out better than you ever could have imagined? That’s how I felt at exactly 6:57 p.m. last night when I sat down … Continue reading

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Do a little promenading

Beast, bird and bottle update: I’ve printed out a sample invite and have gotten the approval from Meg to move full steam ahead. I am loving how they turned out with the added touch of rounded corners and the use … Continue reading

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Beast, bird and bottle

Warby Parker update: A little to-do was crossed off my list today when I scheduled my eye exam for this Saturday morning. As soon as I have that bad boy in hand, the sooner I can order my Warby Parker … Continue reading

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Three meats, more fun

Threshold update: While at Target the other day I managed to find a few Threshold items that I “needed” to add to my holiday home decor. I think Marcus will really appreciate the deer napkins and I can’t wait to … Continue reading

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