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Post Party Musings, Part II

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

These ramblings about the other side of the party are about as candid as you will ever see me get here. I am laying it all out for you. And sometimes, it ain’t pretty.

What else could possibly happen?

Post Party Musings, Part I

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Saturday night was our annual Black Tie Soiree and we are still recuperating.

Eric and I took special pains to ensure that everything was in working order, but you can’t help when things sometimes go awry.

Take a peek inside the mind of a hospitalityaholic

Party Eve

Friday, December 9th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Eric and I are one day from our big Black Tie Christmas Party tomorrow night.

We’ve chosen a very special theme for the party that I will reveal to you next week. Our guests are sure to be surprised and delighted. The details have been a hoot to put together and we are so tickled that we get to have our very own prom every year, even though Eric and I didn’t meet in high school.

This is better than the high school prom.

Our prom is better.

See you next week!

xoxo, Patti

Today blogging to Eddie Murphy – Party All The Time

NYE at The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead

Sunday, December 4th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

My dear friends at The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead have planned a very exclusive New Year’s Eve for just 20 lucky couples. Why travel when you can enjoy a glorious evening filled with the finest wine, food and accommodations in town? If, by some chance, you are popping the question this December 31st, this will be the place to do it. It will be an unforgettable evening.

Details inside

Celebrate the Season at Livingston

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

My sweet friend Kate is keeping me up to date with the happenings around town for the holidays.

What should we do first?

Elf On The Shelf at The Mansion on Peachtree

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

My adorable friend, Barry Belcher (who you might remember from our hilarious cooking videos here and here), is the new Marketing Manager at The Mansion on Peachtree. Their Elf on the Shelf is back for Christmas and is making appearances all over the property during the holidays.

Take a look! And go visit him in person. While you are there you can duck in for a drink at their swanky bar. You never know you you might meet there!

xoxo, Patti

Cyber Cymax Monday!

Monday, November 28th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Hooray! Today is the day for shopping in jammies. Cyber Monday is here!

Where will I be shopping today?

Guest Snacks – Roasted Chickpeas

Friday, November 18th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

As we move closer to next Thursday, have you considered what you might set out for your guests to nosh on before dinner?

Don’t fill up the guests before you feast!

How Many Extra Guests Are Coming?!

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

You are ready to go for Thanksgiving. Got your lists made, your table setting all inspired by Martha Stewart, stocked up on wine so you can tolerate your inlaws.

What else could you need?

You are going to love this!

Four Chefs Dinner At The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Wow, lots of news from my sweet friends at The Ritz-Carlton hotels! Yesterday we discussed ice skating at The Ritz-Carlton, Reynolds Plantation, and today, we are staying a little closer to home here in Atlanta.

This is so special!