A Recipe For Festivity

This Thanksgiving Eve, I am thankful for all of you!  And I am especially Thankful for the opportunity to share one of my favorite recipes . . . the recipe for a Very Savvy Soiree.

 1.  Friends

Now (unlike a certain Chubby Old Man I know) I don't discriminate on the basis of naughty and nice.  I know that "nice" can sometimes be deceptive and that "naughty" can often be fun.  So I prefer to cultivate a "More the Merrier" atmosphere.  To do so I recommend keeping an heirloom printed invitation list and a blood, sweat & tears email list.  And if you need a little help creating one of your own . . . I just happen '-) to know someone who can help you do so with Style.

2.  Festivity

One of the MOST important decisions you'll make, the setting of any party allows you to set the stage for an unforgettable ambiance.  Spa Medical, for example, is a relaxing sanctuary that's tucked into one of Macon's treasured historic downtown buildings.  The interior finishes are incomparable and - at first glance - invite you to slow down and take a few deep breaths.  When you combine that with flickering candles, festive flowers, and the delicate notes of Christmas - well, it's quite breathtaking.  On that particular note . . .  let me warn you against the most common event faux pas I encounter.  Hmm, how should I say this?  Okay.  Oriental Trading Company is to events as baby's breath is to flower arrangements.  In other words (the words of Sex & The City's Charlotte York to be exact) no filler flower!

3.  Compliments

I was able to create two menus for this party.  The menu is, to me, like a thousand little compliments that you give to your guests.  And they're floating delicately through the room on silver trays.  Whether you're serving dinner or tea, I think that it's really important to put a great deal of thought into what you'll serve.  Fountain of Juice was a no-brainer! I worked with Natasha on these menus, because she's the best.  So . . . our compliments to all of you:

Daytime Menu

Parmesan, Gruyere & Cheddar Artichoke Popovers
Pork Tenderloin on Tea Biscuits with a spiced Persimmon Chutney
Snow Capped Strawberries
Tomato, Basil, and Parmesan Tartlets
Salmon on Cucumber Rounds with Crème Christmas & Fresh Dill
“Naughty” Chocolate Pecan Squares
& “Nice” Sweet Little Ginger Blondies

Evening Menu

Proscuitto Wrapped, Cinnamon Spiced Figs with Gorganzola
Christmas Caprese of fresh Basil, Buffalo Mozzarella, & Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes
Holiday Turkey Sausage Stuffed Button Mushrooms
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage Sauce served on Parmesan Crisps
Cranberry Spiced Italian Polpette
Mint Chocolate, Red Velvet, & Eggnog Cream Cupcakes with Coconut Icing

4. Goodies!

To say that the early bird gets the worm would be ridiculously understated!  The first 50 guests will receive a gift bag filled with: Jane Iredale Mascara, Lash Conditioner, Lip Drink & Just Kissed Lip Plumper, an Archipelago Christmas Candle and Pomegranate Hand Lotion, Epionce Sunscreen, and precious Spa Medical Grooming Minis. 

Door prizes will be drawn every hour.  There's a special drawing for local Social Media Mavens.  And there is enough "20% off", "BOGO", and "Gift Card Incentive" to make your head spin!

The loose ends have all been tied up with a beautiful bow and I hope to see you on Monday!  Until then . . . Wishing all of you a Thanksgiving that is filled with more Love and Laughter than any other.

XO, me