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Monday, July 12th, 2010
Good Morning, Darlings!
This past weekend we were so happy to host a dinner party for my bestie, John. Conjured up by his sweetie, Danny, we planned and plotted to have 10 of his favorite friends gathered to fete our darling birthday boy.
For this occasion I decided to leave the table bare (I tend to forget how pretty it is…) and set it with silver chargers, white plates, white napkins nestled into silver napkin rings and a small arrangement of white and red roses. It was elegant without being fussy.
Simple Is Sometimes Best
Come On In For More Birthday Fun
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Tags: ABBA, Andrew, birthday, Bruce, bubbly, Danny, Eric, holly, ice cream cake, John, Lets Dance, Patrick, red wine, roast tenderloin, Rose, Table Dressing
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
Good Morning, Darlings!
Tapas continue to hold our collective attention and of course there will always be places that do it halfheartedly and others that excel. Unfortunately, most tapas restaurants serve the same tired old dishes.
But not The Iberian Pig. They are producing small plates that thrill. Best friend Clint picked the perfect spot for Holly and I to meet up with he and his mother, my Memphis pen-pal, the genteel Miss Sylvia. Situated in the middle of Decatur Square, you can support the environment and jump on the MARTA and end up right in the middle of the square – how’s that for green?
Decatur's Art Deco MARTA Station - You Are Here!
Come On In And Join Us For Dinner?
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Tags: Clint, Decatur, holly, Miss Sylvia, Tapas, The Iberian Pig
Monday, June 7th, 2010
Good Morning, Darlings!
Sex And The City 2 has opened and what better way to celebrate the girls than by starting with brunch at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead? I know, I’ve been spending a lot of time at The Ritz, but I am sure Carrie Bradshaw would approve. I donned my girliest outfit ever – pink frilly top, Liz Claiborne garden skirt, sweet sandals and a very pink beaded purse. I might have looked more fluffy pink cupcake than glamour girl, but it suited the occasion.
The Perfect Skirt For A Brunch With Friends
Pair my sugary apparel with bestie Holly and the most dazzling brunch buffet known to Western Civilization and we were on! A red carpet was awaiting our arrival at the entrance to The Ritz-Carlton. Opening the door we were enveloped by the sounds of a tuxedo-clad pianist in a lobby dripping with crystal chandeliers. Jaw dropping, to say the least.
Holly and Me, Glamming It Up
More Spectacular Brunch Shots Inside
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Tags: breakfast, Buckhead Cosmo, Dessert, Glamour Girls Brunch, holly, Ice Sculpture, Manolo Blahnik, Seafood, Sex And The City 2, The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
Good Morning, Darlings!
This past Saturday, my angel of a husband tackled making paella for 7 of us. Armed with a recipe given to us by our dear Chioke (who coaxed it out of a chef in Barcelona!), Eric took to the kitchen like a man on a mission. And it was a mission – feed 7 hungry friends.
First up, get the oil in the pan hot:
Caution - Super Hot Oil!
For A Mini Vacay In Barcelona, Come On In
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Tags: Barcelona, Chioke, Friends, holly, Paella, rice, sausage
Friday, March 5th, 2010
Good Morning, Darlings!
Still celebrating my birthday, even though we are going into March. Yesterday Holly treated me to lunch and let me pick the spot. I picked Las Arepas de Julia on Lawrenceville Highway. On a trip to NYC long ago, Eric and I sampled some arepas from a street cart during a neighborhood festival. They were just some of the most delicious things we had ever eaten, so when I learned that someone was making them here in Atlanta, I figured it would absolutely worth the trip OTP (that’s Outside The Perimeter for those of you outside Atlanta, and thus, OTP).
We knew we had arrived when we spotted the bright, colorful sign outside:
We Have Arrived At Our Arepas Destination
For More Corny, Cheesy Deliciousness, Click Here
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Tags: Arepas, holly, Julia's
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Good Morning, Darlings!
I had the sweetest time in NOLA with my darling husband, but the birthday celebration didn’t stop there. This past Friday night, 22 of us gathered to celebrate some more at Karaoke Melody, a terrific spot on Buford Highway that has private karaoke rooms. Most.Fun.Ever.
The photos really tell the story here, so lets begin!
Teague Checking The Mics
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Tags: cake, Clint, Crystal, Danny, Eric, holly, John, karaoke melody, Leila, Lisa, Matt, Shane, Teague, Val
Friday, November 27th, 2009
I thought I was going to regale you all with some pithy commentary on yesterday’s dinner. But I think I will let the photos speak for themselves. A wonderful day was had by all of us. Eric, John, Danny, Holly, Isham and Tracy and I gathered round the table (we were able to set all the dishes out on the new table John brought me for my kitchen that belonged to his grandmother – so excited to have this heirloom!) There was no drama, no kitchen upsets or drunk relatives. It was the nicest, calmest, dearest Thanksgiving ever.
Thanks, Everyone! We love you!
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Tags: Danny, Eric, fried turkey, holly, isham, John, Thanksgiving, tracy, yeast rolls
