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Catching Some ZZZZZ

Monday, December 12th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

This weekend was a whirlwind. Our party exceeded more than 200 guests in our house and I am tired.

Meet me back here tomorrow for more scoop. Lots of photos and we will be talking gifts this week.

xoxo, Patti

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

A Thing I Need

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Yesterday we discussed things you shouldn’t be without.

Today, one thing I have to have.

Call it “One of Patti’s Favorite Things”

This.

I need this. Swoozie's are you listening?

I just think this is the greatest thing ever. No drippy ice buckets, just tidy Chardonnay bottles lining the table, all corked with assorted Corkcicles.

Friends and loved ones, are you reading?

xoxo, Patti

Today blogging to Tim Minchin – White Wine in the Sun

Things A Hostess Shouldn’t Be Without

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Lots of websites tell you what to eat, what to cook and what to drink during the season of the party.

But what about the rest?

I’ll tell you the truth…

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?

Baking With Savannah Belles

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

The state of Georgia has so much to love. We are the home to the Atlanta Falcons, the Atlanta Braves, Jimmy Carter and Scarlett O’Hara.

Who is our most famous Georgian?

Cookbook Reviews!

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I get a lot of cookbooks. I love cookbooks. It is time to review all those cookbooks recently sent to me.

Do you love cookbooks, too?

Party, Party! Shop, Shop!

Monday, November 21st, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

My friend, Kate, clued me in to a cool event happening on Wednesday, November 30.

Come On In!

Let’s Dtox Before The Feasting!

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

You know I am gearing up for Thanksgiving. I can’t wait for all the good things to eat and drink. Eric, John & I always go all out and the table is groaning with the weight of the amazing dishes loaded with delicious treats.

After dinner, the table is not the only thing groaning.

How about you?

Cooler Corn

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

My favorite penpal, Miss Sylvia, emailed this to me recently. I think it is positively brilliant, since I tend to cook for the Brady Bunch instead of just Eric & me.

Expecting a crowd? Love to camp?