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Monday, December 4th, 2017
Good Morning Darlings!
Happy Monday – the first Monday of December. Which means lots of celebrating is around the bend.
If you’ve been with me a while, you know brunch is one of my favorite ways to entertain. Whether in the morning or the wee hours after a black tie gala, bacon, eggs and brunchy foods make everyone happy.
I love this new article by Kate Williams at Southern Kitchen telling you how to put it all together. Visit her here to learn how you can do the same!
Brunch works anytime of the day!
Now get to brunching, my loves!
xoxo, Patti
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Tags: Brunch Boards, Christmas Brunch, Christmas Entertaining, entertaining, Southern Kitchen
Thursday, November 16th, 2017
Good Morning Darlings!
It’s no secret that I love a party. I love them so much! The lists, the menus, the guest list, the beverages, the decor. Between you and me, I almost love the planning as much as the actual party.
We are heading into the busiest party season of the year. The lovely people at InStyle Magazine sent me a copy of their newest book, InStyle Parties and it’s a stunner. Packed full of great tips and ways to make your life easier when throwing your soiree. They even have a recipe for Black & White Cookies – my favorite of all the cookies.
I love all the ways this book helps you plan. Each party helps you plan with a Countdown so you won’t feel rushed on party day, Shortcuts so you don’t have to create every detail, The Pour with terrific cocktails and of course, wonderful menus with recipes and the most gorgeous and swoon worthy photographs.
InStyle Parties would make a perfect gift for a friend, or a treat just for you (you deserve it!). This tome is going on my coffee table so I can refer to it frequently as I plan my next get together.
In stores now!
xoxo, Patti
Posted in baking, cocktails, dinner parties, Dinner Party Ideas, entertaining, Events, Gifts, Hospitalityaholic, Luxury, party | Comments Off on InStyle Parties
Tags: Entertaining Books, InStyle Parties, Learning how to throw a party, Party Books
Tuesday, July 11th, 2017
Good Morning Darlings,
With all the summer parties still to come, you’ll want your tables to look festive.
I love a pretty tablecloth but want it to look perfect without ironing. You, too?
Enter, TableVogue. I swear by these. Truly. Open up your six foot folding table and throw it on. Voila! You look like the perfect hostess. Saving you more time to pick out the perfect party dress. Or have that cocktail before the crowds descend. I don’t judge.
How perfectly pretty is this?
Buy these stunners here. And they didn’t even pay me to tell you about them. I love them that much.
xoxo, Patti
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Tags: Get drunk, Party Down, Party Tables, Tablecloths, Tablevogue, throw a party
Tuesday, June 27th, 2017
Good Morning Darlings!
The sun is finally shining in Atlanta.
Madea and me are loving this weather.
In honor of the sun shining, I am posting gold things today.
I bought these gold beauties on a recent shopping trip in Tampa with bestie Holly (we saw U2, too, but that’s another story).
There’s no place like gold…
And Eric and I finally got around to bottling up the limoncello that has been brewing for months in the pantry (note to self: don’t let it sit so long next time).
The homemade stuff is on the left.
Here’s a fun recipe for a yummy cocktail to make with your limoncello. Limoncello Gin Cocktail with Grilled Thyme.
What’s making you feel golden this summer?
xoxo, Patti
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Tags: gin cocktails.=, gold things, holly, Limoncello, Summer drinks, Wonder Woman
Friday, May 19th, 2017
Good Morning Darlings,
After spending four days in St. Simons Island, I must confess. There are secrets there. Many secrets.
And I’m going to share them ALL with you! From the local gossip to how the other half lives, I won’t hold anything back.
Let’s start with the cuisine. What are they feeding folks to give them all that dreamy, swoony looks in their eyes? I went in to get the scoop just for you. Research, of course.
The first night there, I dressed for dinner and made my way to the Solarium. I’m pretty sure I saw Jay Gatsby lingering in the corner, drinking champagne. A well-heeled server offered me a Due West cocktail on a platter. It would be inhospitable not to accept. Research, remember. Our group was met by Chef James Flack and I then spied two gigantic displays of 20+ pound fish and an assortment of seafood on a table facing the Atlantic Ocean and its lulling waves. I was starting to feel relaxed. Too relaxed. Was I falling under a spell?
Chef Flack and his fish
A closer look at those fish
Wine glasses clinked and course after course of luscious seafood was brought to our table. Sparkling conversation ensued. I could see how a mere mortal might succumb to such delights. But not I! I was stronger than that.
You know I can’t resist a beautifully set table.
Luscious Crab Cakes
Grouper over grits
Perhaps just one more bite of the creme’ brulee before retreating to my king sized bed where the only sound was waves crashing on the beach.
The most amazing creme brulee.
No, not I….zzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
xoxo, Patti
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Tags: King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, Luxury dining, Luxury Hotels, Scandal, Shocking, St. Simons Island
Friday, May 5th, 2017
Good Morning Darlings,
St. Simons Island was a swoony dream. I can’t wait to share all my secrets.
For today, I will leave you with a cocktail I enjoyed when I visited. It’s called the Chad. It was created by, well, you know, The Chad.
Take a look at the recipe here and make one (or three) for you and some friends this weekend. It is divine! Click here to watch the real life Chad show you how to make it! I love that southern accent.
Oh you are going to love this!
Make a Chad or two and welcome the month of May! More to come!
xoxo, Patti
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Tags: Beach Cocktails, St. Simons Island, The Chad, The Golden Isles, The King And Prince, The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, Yummy cocktails
Saturday, April 29th, 2017
Good Morning Darlings,
For the next 4 days I will be on location, bringing you tons of fun photos and trip bits.
Where am I going? Can you guess?
Tomorrow I’ll be here!
Join me for more fun!
xoxo, Patti
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Friday, April 14th, 2017
Good Morning Darlings!
Easter is right around the corner. I LOVE Easter – all the pretty colors, the nice weather, the leftover ham. What’s not to love?
My favorite thing is to set the table. I attended a meeting this week at 14th Street Antiques and Modern Home and wowza, do they have gorgeous things to set the table with. Take a gander, my little geese.
All that glitters, might be gold!
Swimming in glamour.
Always welcome your guests with a drink.
And for all you Easter fans like me, there’s even a sale on all things spring and gilded. Love.
Color me glitter!
Go visit my fabulous friend Lisa over at 14th Street Antiques and Modern Home and tell her I sent you. You could spend the entire day in there.
xoxo, Patti
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Tags: 14th Street Antiques and Modern Home, Decor, Easter, Easter Ideas, Home
Tuesday, April 4th, 2017
Good Morning Darlings!
With spring in the air, I am dying to start planning some outdoor parties. Our new (100+ year old) house has a gigantic front porch that faces a very busy and loud road, but I’m still determined to throw a porch party (or three) this spring to bring together friends old and new for adult beverages and fun conversation.
What do I do for inspiration? Why, I do the same as you – I read dinner party blogs! I love this one, Cup of Jo, who gathered tips from tons of party givers. I even learned a new tip or two.
Warmer weather makes us want to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Or a drive to somewhere indoors. Recently, Eric and I enjoyed a night out at Saltwood, the hotel restaurant at the Loews Atlanta. I am swoony for a hotel bar and restaurant and Saltwood did not disappoint. Incredibly charcuterie, and gorgeous craft cocktails at their new Traveller Bar, which may be gone by now. It’s a pop up! Take a look.
Traveller Bar, as seen in LA. It looks the same in Atlanta! 🙂
And here in Atlanta. Photo credit, Eater Atlanta
I will admit, instead of having dessert in the restaurant, we retired to the bar for another cocktail. So good. Special thanks to our sweet friend, Rachel Peavy, who is the PR Maven for the Loews Atlanta. It was so much fun running into her and catching up.
Go forth, and entertain your friends. Mix up some fresh lemonade and add a bit of grenadine to make it pink and then some vodka to make it boozy. It is such a lovely springtime cocktail! Here’s a great version!
xoxo, Patti
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Tags: dinner parties, Loews Hotel Atlanta, Spring, Spring Cocktails, Traveller Bar
Monday, January 2nd, 2017
Good Morning Darlings!
Happy 2017 to you all. Hope your celebrations were fabulous and safe.
We threw a tiny party for 8. The menu:
Cheese & Salami Platter with Sea Salt Crackers & Holman & Finch Semolina Bread
Caviar Service with fresh buckwheat blini, sour cream and chives
Veggie lasagna
Salad filled with olives, artichokes, bermuda onions topped with a lemon basil dressing
Garlic Bread
Assorted Cupcakes
More than our share of Segura Viudas Cava
Table Decor provided by my friends at TLC Rents. I chose a purple and gold theme. Purple tablecloth with a gold sequined overlay. Purple napkins. Tons of votives. And for extra interest, small plastic dinosaurs were placed all around the table. Always opt for whimsy when you can. Look around the house – you will surprise yourself.
Since our party was so tiny, I decided not to post any photos of the guests. But – you can see the table below.
It’s like you are right there next to me!
Tell me about your night!
xoxo, Patti
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Tags: 2017, New Year's Eve, New Years Eve 2016, NYE, Small dinner party, Veggie Lasagna
