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

Scarlett Loves Rhett

Written by Patti on May 12th, 2011

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Atlanta is chock full of history. There’s real history and then there’s literary history. I like the literary history best.

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Quiz Answer!

Written by Patti on May 11th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Oh, how I am loving the quiz portion of our show. Yesterday I made it a bit more difficult, but you all are so clever!

What does yesterday’s utensil do?

 

Name That Thing!

Written by Patti on May 10th, 2011

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Ok, I have yet to stump you with the last two items. How about this one?

Have I stumped you yet?

 

Flameless Love

Written by Patti on May 9th, 2011

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Recently, I received a package that contained a hostess’s dream. Flameless candles from Enjoy Lighting!

Check these out!

 

A Mother’s Lessons

Written by Patti on May 8th, 2011

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Happy Mothers Day to all of you. Those who are mothers and those celebrating Mom today.

What did I learn?

 

An Island Paradise

Written by Patti on May 7th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

As we approach warmer temperatures, my thoughts turn to canning and preserving vegetables. If you are like me, some extra space would be extremely helpful.

See what I have in mind…

 

FFF – Name That Thing Quiz Answer

Written by Patti on May 6th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Did you guess?

 

Cinco feliz de Mayo

Written by Patti on May 5th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

It’s Cinco de Mayo! Hooray! It’s that fabulous holiday where we celebrate Mexican Independence Day! Time to grind the masa for tamales and make some luscious tequila beverages.

Setting the table with a gorgeous pinata centerpiece would really set the mood. Don’t worry about filling it, this one is just for show. Cover the table with your brightest yellow cloth and place napkins of red and blue out for your guests. That should make everyone feel festive.

I like this guy!

And how about those drinks? Lets see what we can whip up, shall we?

Come on in for some tasty libations!

 

It’s Time To Name That Thing!

Written by Patti on May 4th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I have another quiz for you. Seems like everyone guessed the escargot tongs last week. You smart people, you!

What is this week’s mystery item?

 

Everyday is a Hootenanny with Melanie!

Written by Patti on May 3rd, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

The weather is getting warmer, and you know what that means – more parties!

Our darling friend and neighbor, Melanie threw the first hootenanny of the season. Don’t you love that word, hootenanny? Me, too.

Melanie is good at it, too! With the cutest handmade signs and every type of chip and jello shot known to Western civilization, it was time to party! And party we did!

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