Anatomy of a Dinner Party: a day in the life of a hospitalityaholic
 

May, 2011

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Where’s Patti?

Monday, May 16th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

All this week and part of next I am off and running. Each day I will post a photo. You have to guess where I am.

Let’s start the game!

Scarlett Loves Rhett

Thursday, May 12th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Atlanta is chock full of history. There’s real history and then there’s literary history. I like the literary history best.

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Quiz Answer!

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Oh, how I am loving the quiz portion of our show. Yesterday I made it a bit more difficult, but you all are so clever!

What does yesterday’s utensil do?

Name That Thing!

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Ok, I have yet to stump you with the last two items. How about this one?

Have I stumped you yet?

Flameless Love

Monday, May 9th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Recently, I received a package that contained a hostess’s dream. Flameless candles from Enjoy Lighting!

Check these out!

A Mother’s Lessons

Sunday, May 8th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Happy Mothers Day to all of you. Those who are mothers and those celebrating Mom today.

What did I learn?

An Island Paradise

Saturday, May 7th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

As we approach warmer temperatures, my thoughts turn to canning and preserving vegetables. If you are like me, some extra space would be extremely helpful.

See what I have in mind…

FFF – Name That Thing Quiz Answer

Friday, May 6th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Did you guess?

Cinco feliz de Mayo

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

It’s Cinco de Mayo! Hooray! It’s that fabulous holiday where we celebrate Mexican Independence Day! Time to grind the masa for tamales and make some luscious tequila beverages.

Setting the table with a gorgeous pinata centerpiece would really set the mood. Don’t worry about filling it, this one is just for show. Cover the table with your brightest yellow cloth and place napkins of red and blue out for your guests. That should make everyone feel festive.

I like this guy!

And how about those drinks? Lets see what we can whip up, shall we?

Come on in for some tasty libations!

It’s Time To Name That Thing!

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I have another quiz for you. Seems like everyone guessed the escargot tongs last week. You smart people, you!

What is this week’s mystery item?