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New Year’s Eve Prep

Monday, December 26th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Did you have the best Christmas with the most fun? Oh, good! Me, too.

New Year’s Eve is less than a week away. Are you hosting? Need some ideas?

You are going to need cocktail recipes!

How to Survive The Holidays

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

The lovely people at Deep South Magazine have allowed me to write a holiday etiquette column for them.

Do you need a few tips? Maybe a little giggle?

Holiday Shopping at Ross

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

The lovely people at Ross Dress For Less recently sent me a $25 gift certificate and let me have at it.

And so I did.

What did I get?

Cypress Street Pint and Plate

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Every year, Holly, Eric and I have our annual Christmas dinner. In the past we have dined at Dolce, Farm Burger and some other a’sundry spots.

Where did we go this year?

The Perfect Holiday Flowers-Guest Post!

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

We have a guest today. I am so happy to welcome Patricia Hall, designer of lovely floral arrangements. Need some inspiration for your holiday table? Let Patricia give you some ideas.

Come on in!

It’s What You’ve Been Waiting For!

Monday, December 19th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I know you’ve been good!

Cocktails & A Christmas Story

Sunday, December 18th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Decorate the tree…check. Buy presents…check. Watch little Ralphie beg for a Red Ryder BB gun in A Christmas Story…check! Once you have taken care of everyone else for the holiday season, treat yourself to a classic film and some festive cocktails. Paying homage to this film are some tasty libations that will be perfect for that lazy snowy afternoon in front of the TV. And in case you didn’t know, TBS will be playing the movie continually from Christmas Eve to Christmas Day.

Fragile! It must be Italian!

Your Calendar Is Empty? Let Me Help.

Saturday, December 17th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

My friend Kate is at is again – she knows where all the hot parties are. If you are missing a few days of parties in your schedule, rev up that party dress and get hopping.

Here are the deets!

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.

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