You know, a great dinner starts with great recipes. But if you can’t read the recipes, you are kind of out of luck, yes? Maybe you need some new glasses? I want designer eyeglasses and they cannot look like old lady frames.
It’s about time for me to get my eyes checked and pick a new look. Since I am now a redhead, a new pair of eyeglasses would complete my new image. I am loving these pseudo-nerdy Harry Potter’s older sister’s glasses. What do you think?
It's the sexy librarian look!
I can just picture how swanky I would look in those frames. Whoo Hoo! And they would help me read not only the small print in my cookbooks, but I would be able to read the recipes on my computer from the counter to the table in my kitchen. No more squinting, which, as we all know, contributes to wrinkles around the eyes, and who wants that? Not me and I am sure, not you, either.
To accomplish this, I believe I am going to hook up with the nice folks over at GlassesUSA.com.
If you feel like you need a new look or just need to look good, they can hook you up, too! Just click here for ordering glasses online. In fact, right now you can save 10% if you use the coupon code Mommy10 when you order your new specs. They even have designer sunglasses online! Cool!
And I can do you one better. For the month of March, you can get in on their Winter Sale and save 30% on any pair of discount eyeglasses using the code WinterSale.
xoxo, Patti
Today blogging to Johnny Nash – I Can See Clearly Now
With the weather finally feeling like Spring (3 more days!) and the evenings a bit warmer, all I can think about is Easter. Easter grass is all planted in containers and ready to sprout, John is off to Garden Ridge to find delights for our Easter Sunday table and I’m thinking take away gifts. And what screams Easter more than candy? I’m thinking of putting together a candy buffet with a boodle of colorful baskets lined with Easter grass so my guests can make their own selections. No matter how old you get, you can always appreciate a pretty Easter basket, yes? Join me inside for a peek!
You are all now familiar with my friend Esther in NYC. Esther just sent me a fun recipe for tonight. It covers all the requirements: 1. Easy to make. 2. Easy to drink. 3. It’s green.
I am so excited for spring to be here. Easter, in particular, when Eric, John and I will be hosting dinner at our house.
To get ready, I have taken large square votive holders, filled them with potting soil and grass seeds and now I wait. The grass-filled votive holders will line our dinner table, enveloping the table in fresh, green grass. But for now, I am tending to my little charges.
I have a very special treat for you today!! Our guest blogger is none other than the simply charming Mary Kay Andrews, the author of the New York Times bestselling SAVANNAH BREEZE and BLUE CHRISTMAS, (HarperCollins) as well as HISSY FIT, LITTLE BITTY LIES and SAVANNAH BLUES. She and I were discussing the state of the dinner party on Facebook after someone had posted an article saying the art was dead. She and I disagree with the article and I asked if she would like to write a little something for my blog. Mary Kay was so very kind to write this post and I am thrilled to welcome her to Anatomy of a Dinner Party. Please put your hands together for Miss Mary Kay!
Best of Atlanta is an annual event held by Atlanta Magazine to fete the best of the best. I was invited by my sweet friend Stuart from The Foundry, the swanky design showroom that has produced two of the coolest parties I have attended in recent memory.
In fact, Stuart and I are in talks to produce an Anatomy of a Dinner Party dinner at their showroom. I am thrilled to be partnering with one of the most sought after companies in the city. And, I don’t have total confirmation, but one designer friend of mine is in talks to design each table. Stayed tuned and let me know how you feel about this venture. There are others in the works, too! Join the party? It’s the Best!
If you have been reading the blog for a while, you probably feel like you know my friends really well. One of my very favorites, Chioke, moved to NYC last year. And while I miss him like crazy, I was thrilled when he agreed to become my big city correspondent and attend a very special event.
It is so exciting to know that Chioke is in New York and willing to act as our bureau chief so we can bring you lots more exciting news.
Our friend Tim in NYC sent me these great cocktail ideas just in time for Fat Tuesday. And if you can’t be in New Orleans, at least you can pretend with these luscious libations. What are you waiting for? Come on in!
