Showing posts with label New Year's. Entertaining. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Year's. Entertaining. Show all posts

1.03.2012

New Year's Fete


Cheers to 2012! This time of year always feels hopeful and full of promise. I celebrated in style and hosted a dinner for friends. 


Cocktails: Veuve Clicquot Rose and Alamos Malbec accompanied by shrimp cocktail and cheese and crackers enjoyed in front of the fire.


The menu:



Happy New Year and I hope you all celebrated in style!



Images: Tiny White Daisies, Paperless Post

12.30.2011

Perfect New Year's Party with My Notting Hill


Having lived in London, the title of Michele's blog grabbed my attention when I found it a few years ago. MY NOTTING HILL quickly became one of my daily reads. I encourage you hop over and check it out - you will love her style! 


Michele was kind enough to join us over the holidays and share some entertaining tips just in time for New Year's! 


Favorite Cocktail for Ringing in the New Year
A bourbon and gingerale with cherries, made from Baby Bourbon Whiskey from New York's Tuthilltown. The bottles are adorable too!





Favorite Recipes When You Entertain 
Michele's husband is the cook, but she does love serving Bittersweet Chocolate Lava Cakes with a Pomegranate Compote. CAKE RECIPE   COMPOTE RECIPE


Best New Year's Eve Party You've Attended 
While in college at a friend's house. My favorite New Year's Eve parties have always been at someone else's home! HERE is a great source of last minute party ideas, cocktails and recipes.


New Year's Eve Outfit 
A dressy sleeveless top like this ONE from Ralph Lauren


With a pair of wide leg pants and earrings like these from KAREN SUGARMAN DESIGNS


Any Resolutions You Care to Share?
Finish existing projects before starting new ones! Try not to jump to conclusions.  Read more works of fiction. 





Images: Grant Gibson Blog, Recipe Bridge