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

Oysterfest!

Written by Patti on January 19th, 2012

Good Morning Darlings!

I just got this notice from my sweet friend Marsha and cannot wait to go! Usually I am very lazy about reading press releases (okay, about everything…)but this totally caught my eye.

Oysters. Beer. The Four Seasons, y’all. If you wear a collar and don’t show up in flip flops, I bet they will serve you.

I’m going. Eric does not share my love of oysters. Who’s going with me?

Marsha, I need the deets!

 

Super Bowl Fantasy

Written by Patti on January 18th, 2012

Good Morning Darlings!

This is my fantasy centerpiece for Super Bowl. With all the calories removed, of course.

I don't think I have enough guests to build this.....

What are you serving at your Super Bowl soiree?

xoxo, Patti

Today blogging to Bad Company – Rock and Roll Fantasy

 

The White Party

Written by Patti on January 17th, 2012

Good Morning Darlings!

New Year, Fresh Ideas.

White always signifies freshly laundered sheets, fresh clean sheets of notebook paper. A new start.

What does the color white mean to you?

 

Happy Birthday Holly!

Written by Patti on January 16th, 2012

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Today is our sweet Holly’s birthday and last night we celebrated by watching the Golden Globes and eating lots of comfort food.

Click for photos!

 

Let’s Drink To The Golden Globes!

Written by Patti on January 15th, 2012

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OMG – it is Golden Globes Day! My Superbowl!

This is so much better than the Academy Awards because all the celebs are drinking it up and you never know what they will say. It’s my favorite!

It’s also bestie Holly’s birthday, so Eric, besties John & Holly and I will be eating copious amounts of lasagne, garlic bread, bacon petit fours made by my friend Brandon at Bear Maker Bakery (bacon petit fours y’all!!) and a layer lemon cake, all washed down with champagne, cocktails and Whopper candies. Then we will scream at the television and critique all the dresses. I am SO excited. God bless Eric, who I am sure will eat with us and then excuse himself to play video UNO or watch a Star Trek episode or four.

While I am getting ready, I am letting my buddy, Katie, in NYC, take the wheel and whip up some awesome cocktails for your viewing pleasure.

How do you celebrate the Golden Globes?

Take it away, Katie!

 

Oh, The Lutherburger

Written by Patti on January 13th, 2012

Good Morning Darlings!

My resolutions have lasted about one split second.

What made me break?

 

Darden’s Delights aka You Don’t Have To Bake

Written by Patti on January 12th, 2012

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Our good friend Sarah showed up this past Sunday night bearing a Lemon Chess Pie.

Lets talk pie…

 

Dragons Make Me Thirsty

Written by Patti on January 11th, 2012

Good Morning Darlings!

Everyone is talking about The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.

Have you seen it?

 

I Found My Thrill…On Cardamom Hill

Written by Patti on January 10th, 2012

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How is 2012 coming along for you? Do you need something to spice your life up?

Come on in!

 

Name That Thing – Answer

Written by Patti on January 9th, 2012

Good Morning Darlings!

Did you guess what this kitchen tool is used for?

What the heck is this for?

Come on in for the answer.