the party is over

Filed under: Food, around the house — admin at 2:13 pm on Monday, September 11, 2006


Jeepers, all that fun in planning and now the party is over! My sister’s baby shower was a success and my other sister and I had fun in all the preparation. From picking up my sister Susan at the airport to going to a flower mart for the party to making my house ready for the bash… I had fun and sort of let down now that it is all over!

We had lox and bagels, crispy goat cheese salad, tomato basil stratta, scones, brioche cinammon rolls, fruit, pineapple bake, mimosas, bellinis, bloody marys, coffee, 2 kinds of cupcakes and whoopie pies.

I was crossing my fingers all week long for no rain- unfortunately it was miserable outside, but really warm inside which is far better that 90 degrees with the air con. on. Sorry for the poor photos, not only was there no sunshine, but my kitchen is not the best “non-flash” environment. And taking photos of food with a flash is quite frightening. I also did not take nearly enough photos- but I think that I was totally enjoying myself and felt no need to document the whole event.

Next up- Tizzy’s arrival!

I’m taking a blogging break, not sure when I will be back. Take care friends.

17 Comments »

Comment by estea

September 11, 2006 @ 2:26 pm

o carol, everything looks splendid! those fresh flowers add so much, and the food = my idea of heaven. love the color everywhere.

so happy for you that it went well. I’m sure your sister feels so special! hope everything goes well with baby’s arrival.

Comment by tracy

September 11, 2006 @ 3:06 pm

looks lovely! enjoy your break!!

Comment by Kassia

September 11, 2006 @ 3:31 pm

It looks like it was a beautiful party! And whoopie pies! Wow (and yum) - I haven’t had one in ages, would you mind sharing your recipe?

Comment by Robyn

September 11, 2006 @ 4:10 pm

It all looks really lovely! Your sister is really blessed to have a sister like you. Take care!

Comment by beki

September 11, 2006 @ 4:13 pm

It looks like a fun party! All that food looks fabulous!!

Comment by Lisa K.

September 11, 2006 @ 5:22 pm

Pretty! Congratulations on getting it all done.

Your daughter is so photogenic!

Comment by Bee

September 11, 2006 @ 7:44 pm

Oh, my gosh! I could get fat just looking at your pictures. So much amazing food! You are amazing! I can’t believe you did the food AND the fabulous banner AND made new pillows AND hosted it at your own house!

Comment by ariana

September 11, 2006 @ 9:08 pm

I love that banner, and we really love the one you made for Amelia. We hung it on our door at the hospital, and visitors knew where to find us and staff knew the baby’s name when they came in. Now it is hanging in her bedroom– so sweet!

Comment by Gretchen

September 12, 2006 @ 1:39 am

Hi Carol, I always love the pictures of everything around the house. It is extremely inspiring! I’m glad your sis’ shower went well. Can’t wait to here about the new baby when she comes.
Have a nice blog break! =)

Comment by Kimberly

September 12, 2006 @ 11:29 am

Thanks for such a lovely party! Everyone who commented was right - I am lucky! And so is Tizzy - a great first party for our girl!
All the details were right on - you could pour cornflakes with style! Ha!

LOVE, love,
Kimberly & Tizzy Kay

Comment by Arielle

September 12, 2006 @ 1:42 pm

Seriously, EVERYTHING you do is so dang cute. I really wanted to make one of your banners for my new nephew, but alas, he arrived a bit early (only a few days) and I hadn’t gotten to it yet. His knitted blankie isn’t quite done either….

I ADORE that apron Ellie is wearing - did you make it?

Comment by grammy

September 12, 2006 @ 10:44 pm

Hi Carol,What great party!What a lot of work! You deserve a rest!Hope you all have a wonderful time at Peter and Amanda’s reception. Love you all.

Comment by molly

September 13, 2006 @ 9:52 am

what a beautiful party! it all looks so yummy. esp those whoopie pies!
enjoy your break. come back soon!

Comment by blair

September 13, 2006 @ 9:54 pm

It looks like it was a huge success. I have to hear about this crispy goat cheese salad when you have time, it sounds yummy.

Fingers crossed for a healthy happy baby arrival soon.

Comment by Chrys

September 14, 2006 @ 6:32 am

How amazing is that?? I could give one finger to be there…hehehehe…
Have a nice break! We’ll be here waiting for news about the baby! ;o))

Comment by house-n-baby

September 14, 2006 @ 7:47 am

Fantastic !
You should be in catering/special events !

Comment by Shannon

September 15, 2006 @ 3:54 pm

Carol- I wish I could’ve been there and you don’t give yourself enough credit- your pictures are fantastic. Please let me know as soon as the baby is born!!

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