21 February 2012
More than two years ago I wrote on this blog that I wanted to host a dinner party inspired by the movie Julie & Julia. And this past Saturday, John and I did just that!
We were furiously preparing right up until the last minute (seriously, the kitchen was a disaster zone at 5:30, and guests were scheduled to arrive at 6!), so I didn’t get too many great photos, but thanks to my Instagram pals Graham and Nancy, I put together the collection above!
Our dining room table (which normally seats four) expanded to seat all ten of our guests. We went simple with a white tablecloth, then added small bunches of carnations in milk glass and mint julep cups and some heart confetti. My parents also surprised me with a delivery of red and pink flowers, which was SO sweet of them! We served Julia’s recipe for boeuf bourguignon and plenty of fresh baguettes in latte bowls with our simple faux-French cloth napkins. Guests were guided to their seats by hand water-colored place cards, and went home with crepe-wrapped chocolates. We also had a little bar set up that stayed within the color scheme (red and white wine, Shirley Temples (my fave!), and raspberry lemonade) and featured heart striped straws.
The best part, though? Besides the company, it had to be the outfits. I wish I had a photo, because everyone completely dressed the part – and looked fabulous!! I’m already dreaming up our next dinner party…
P.S. More Instagram photos
14 February 2012
Happy Valentine’s Day, friends! I’m getting ready for a big dinner party this weekend, and since most of my crafting energy is focused on that right now, I didn’t have time for much else. However, I did make up a few extra crepe paper wrapped chocolates to take to work with me today… hope the gals like them!
I based my creation off a pin from Such Pretty Things. All I would add to Jessica’s tutorial is that I found I had to roll the crepe paper several times around the chocolates, or the Lindt wrapper would show through (as you can see at the top!). Also, I ordered my crepe paper from D. Blumchen (single=ply folds) and was very pleased!
I hope you have a lovely day! :)
P.S. Past EFM Valentine’s Day projects:
Felt fortune cookies
Wrapped chocolates
Cards and more cards
7 February 2012
Who’s ready for Valentine’s Day? I’m not, really (yet!), so I thought I’d repost these fun felt Valentine’s Day fortune cookies I made a few years back in case you’re looking for a quick project.
They’re super easy to make, and the best part is that you only need felt, glue, and a little bit of ribbon and garden wire! See the full set of instructions on Martha Stewart here.
2 January 2012
Hello, my friends! A most happy New Year to you! I had a wonderful holiday, but I missed you all very much while I was away. Here’s a little peek at the last week or so – my New England Christmas and NYC New Year’s Eve, including but not limited to cozy slippers and new pajamas, the debut of some of our wedding silver at Christmas Day dinner, my first raw oyster, and a sparkly NYE chandelier.
P.S. I’m not sure why I resisted Instagram for so long, but I finally succumbed. It is perfect for sharing small glimpses, isn’t it?