Written by Patti on April 18th, 2011
Good Morning Darlings!
How I love getting a package in the mail…you know, brown paper packages tied up with string. Or packing tape. Either way.
Kahlua came knocking on my door this week. Let’s mix up some libations!
Isn’t Kahlua the yummiest?
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Tags: Drinks, Easter, Espresso Martini, kahlua, Party Drinks
Written by Patti on April 16th, 2011
Good Morning Darlings!
Ugh, tax day. I always seem to owe. One day I will get a return and I will go out and buy myself some gorg Manolos.
But for now, once the taxes are in the mail box, I will have a cocktail.
Time for sipping! Or guzzling. You choose.
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Tags: Bacon, Bacon Cocktails, cocktails, Esther, NYC, Tax Day, Tax Man, Tequila
Written by Patti on April 15th, 2011
Good Morning Darlings!
Being one of the party experts at Swoozie’s has its perks. This week I got to run amok in their store, picking up goodies for an Easter shoot. There are so many cute things!
But the real fun began when I arrived home.
You have got to check out all the adorable Easter treats!
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Tags: Candy Dinner, Easter Table Settings, eggs, Grass, Madras, Peeps, Sade, Swoozie's, Table Dressings
Written by Patti on April 14th, 2011
Good Morning Darlings!
Alrighty, we have eaten, visited with Cap, Miss Millie, Mr. Dick, Chef Dave, Chef John, and eaten some more.
What should we do now?
Oh, boy, do I have a treat for you!!!
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Tags: Cap'n Larry, Kathleen, Lady Jane Shrimp Cruise, Leigh, Paul. Phil, Shrimp, Terrapin Turtles
Written by Patti on April 13th, 2011
Good Morning Darlings!
You are looking very refreshed from a good night’s sleep in your ocean front room. What should we do first?
Breakfast? Yes, indeedy!
Some of the yummiest foods ever inside
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Tags: JC Strothers, Millie Wilcox, Palmer's Village Cafe, Sandcastle Cafe, St. Simons Island, The Left Bank Art Gallery
Written by Patti on April 12th, 2011
Good Morning Darlings!
Wake up sleepy heads! It’s day two on St. Simons and we have lots to do.
What’s on the agenda for today?
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Tags: Cap Fendig, Halyards, Saltwater Cowboy, The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, The Still
Written by Patti on April 11th, 2011
Good Morning Darlings!
I would say that mine is a charmed life. That very fact was confirmed when I was invited to visit St. Simons Island for four days last week. In fact, it was so fantastic that I have deemed this to be St. Simons week on Anatomy of a Dinner Party!
Island Life Inside!
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Tags: Beach, Bud St. Pierre, Chef Paula Murphy, Connie Francis, Leigh Cort, Oceanfront, peach cobbler, Shrimp and Grits, St. Simons, The Coast Guard Maritime Museum, The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, Trolley, Vacation
Written by Patti on April 9th, 2011
Good Morning Darlings!
Happy Saturday! Hope you have something fun planned. Wait, what? Nothing planned? Oh my goodness.
Let’s see what I can whip up for you
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Tags: Char, Essence Music Festival, Festivals, Food, Great Rates, Hotel, Rudy, The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, Vacation, Wine
Written by Patti on April 8th, 2011
Good Morning Darlings!
Sometimes I receive things in the mail that are a surprise. This little package was one of those days.
This is the fun stuff!
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Tags: Casserole Dishes, dinner parties, Pyrex Easy Grab
Written by Patti on April 7th, 2011
Good Morning Darlings!
My friend Sandra just let me in on the most fab event!
Such Fun!!
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Tags: Afternoon Tea, Kate and William, Royal Tea, Royals, Sticky Toffee Pudding, The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead, Wedding