Winter Dinner

Lalalalala. (That's me attempting to sing.)

Everything is falling into place for my winter dinner and I am so excited I'm acting like my cocker spaniel. The invitations were sent (and everyone's already rsvped), the table and decorations are set, the vodka for my drinks is on ice, and I've begun to prep my make ahead dinner. There is only one thing left to do before my party begins (not including my before-party-beauty-regime of course) and that is figure out what tunes are going to be on rotation. To see the most divine dinner party music, read more

My winter dinner party is only 2 short days away and I have kicked into prep mode. National Dinner Party day is next Thursday but I'm hosting a dinner for myself and nine others this Saturday to celebrate. I've been planning all week as I want everything to go as smoothly as possible. The invitations were mailed on Monday and the menu selected on Tuesday. Yesterday I purchased the drinks and today I have to design the decorating scheme. For this type of party to succeed, it's crucial to get the table set and ready as early as possible. This way there's plenty of time to complete all of the cooking. For more on the decorations for my blue and green winter themed dinner, read more

This Saturday I am hosting a winter dinner party for a select group of my close friends. I've chosen midnight blue and forest green as the colors of my party, designed homemade invitations, and am going all out on this one. National Dinner Party day is coming up so I'm celebrating early. I haven't seen a lot of my guests since last year, so I want everything to be super special down to the tiniest, last detail. We have been in the middle of a cold spell, and I plan on serving a warming, comforting, slow-cooked meal. But let's not forget, no dinner party would be complete without exceptional drinks. To see what I'm planning on pouring, read more

January 25 is National Dinner Party day and I am hosting a winter dinner party this upcoming Saturday, January 20, to celebrate. Dinner parties are my favorite type of party (ok to be honest I LOVE all types of parties!). I like them because they are normally for a smaller crowd and are therefore, more intimate. I also enjoy dinners because they allow me to go all out making a delicious and decadent meal with courses. At my dinners I usually keep it fairly simple with four courses. Start with cocktails and appetizers, followed by a light salad or soup course. Next comes the main dish and after that dessert. At a dinner party, the most important part of the party, in terms of the planning process, is the menu. The dinner is the star here, and the menu should be thought out with as much care and detail as the invitations. If you are interested in hosting a dinner party to celebrate National Dinner Party day, follow my plans for this party and read more

Dinner parties are my favorite type of party to host. Intimate, relaxing and fun, a dinner allows you to really visit each of your guests and highlight your culinary skills.
I just got back from a trip to Spain and have not had a chance to see all of my friends yet. That's why I've decided to invite 7 of my closest friends over this Saturday for a winter themed dinner party. As always, I'm making and sending my own invitations. To see what I've got in mind, read more