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

Still Feeling Grande!

Written by Patti on August 11th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Snakes, alligators, turtles, herons, otters – what could they have to do with The Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes, Orlando?

Curious? Come on in.

 

A Grande Time In Orlando

Written by Patti on August 10th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

As we continue our week of Ritz-Carlton magic, we arrive in Orlando at The Ritz-Carlton, Grande Lakes.

Come on in and join the fun!

 

My Lake Crush

Written by Patti on August 9th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

It is no secret that I am totally enamored of The Ritz-Carlton. And I promise, it is not the extravagant crystal chandeliers, the winding staircases or even the best spas in the world. It is the people of the Ritz that bowl me over every time.

Eric and I stayed one night recently at The Ritz-Carlton, Reynolds Plantation. This property is special to us because it was our first Ritz-Carlton. Just one year ago we were welcomed with open arms as I entered to write a story about this fabulous luxe lodge on sparkling Lake Oconee.

What’s new since last year?

Care to join me for dinner?

 

Feeling Bubbly

Written by Patti on August 8th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Last week was a whirlwind of Ritz-Carlton pampering. It was divine. But I missed you!

I have a plethora of treats to share with you this week.

What’s New?

 

FFF-Pretty, Easy Tables

Written by Patti on August 5th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Pretty tables make me melt. And there are so many ways to dress your table with so little effort.

Some ideas for you!

Time to dress up your table!

 

Picnic Time!

Written by Patti on August 4th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Holly and I are now making our way back to Atlanta from Orlando. More twizzlers and diet cokes. And some more Bono and the Edge.

Maybe we should pack a picnic basket. Doesn’t that sound lovely?

What’s in your picnic basket?

 

Manners First

Written by Patti on August 3rd, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Etiquette has always been a hobby of mine. One day, Eric asked me, “what would you do if there were no boundaries?” I answered, “teach etiquette.” Only then did it dawn on me that I could do just that. My “aha moment.”

Come see what I have planned for you

 

Feeling Sunny

Written by Patti on August 2nd, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Holly and I are road tripping down to The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando Grande Lakes today for some girl time. Just us girls, loaded down with Diet Coke and Twizzlers, singing to U2 on the stereo. It is bound to make us feel sunny. So, today, the color yellow is the thing.

Feeling super sunny inside

 

A Little Shake Of the Ritz, Here and There

Written by Patti on August 1st, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I am waking up this morning at The Ritz-Carlton, Reynolds Plantation, but if you are contemplating a visit to Amelia Island, my friends there have some fabulous happenings going on!

What’s up down south?

 

FFF – Meeble Mail

Written by Patti on July 29th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

A big discussion around our dinner table lately has been how to get friends to promptly RSVP to any party we are giving. Seems like everyone receives so many invites that is hard to distinguish one from another.

I have an idea!