If you're going to accurately host a 1920s Prohibition dinner & a murder party, alcohol beverages are mandatory regardless what the law says. The creative challenge was how to serve the hooch discreetly to maintain the integrity of the speakeasy theme. I toyed with the idea of serving the drinks in mason jars with those charming daisy cut … [Read more...]
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dinner is served – speakeasy style
So I'm really drawing out this dinner & a murder party, but extensive blog content was the justification for throwing a budget busting bash. The 1920s theme was prevalent in lighting, invitations, signage, obviously food was to follow course. I had done my research and learned quite of a bit of 1920s cuisine was repellant to today's taste … [Read more...]
party like it’s 1920
It has been a minute since I have posted - I was busy playing partyjeanie by hosting a 1920's Prohibition Dinner & a Murder party. The self imposed challenge was to transform my very Pee Wee Herman living out his childhood dreams on the Candyland game board apartment into a sophisticated Chicago Speakeasy on a pocket change budget. The game … [Read more...]
let’s get this party started
I have been really lagging my preparations for the 1920's Prohibition theme 'Dinner & a Murder' party. I've been talking a lot, but not doing. Last night, I finally started getting so freaked out that I did something - however the task was hardly a priority, but at least it's completed. In my quest to keep within a budget (something I know … [Read more...]
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‘I attended Jeanie's presentation on home organization and she offered me a free consultation. I wasn't expecting much from a free consultation, but wow was I wrong! She was very thorough and spent a considerable amount of time at my apartment. She went through each of my closets, cabinets, and each room. She is very passionate about her craft … [Read more...]
my monday morning obsession
It has been a minute* since I posted a 'Monday Morning Obsession'. While getting a dose of inspirational culture at Photoville in Brooklyn, I happened upon The Impossible Project's table featuring all their awesome film and accessories and the latest addition to the roster. The Instant Lab enables your Iphone (Android forthcoming) to convert … [Read more...]
bright idea
As Donna Summer once sang, "dim all the lights" and that is what I did to create speakeasy ambiance for the Prohibition era Dinner & a Murder party. My usual crayola box color scheme & stadium wattage interior needed to convey a sultry, secretive & seductive allure in order for guests to feel transported to a swanky 1920 Chicago night … [Read more...]
my monday morning obsession
Today's obsession has been percolating since I casually asked a neighbor what her New Year's Eve plans were. Within in minutes I was researching how to host my own Dinner and a Murder party. Since I am not a chips in a bowl kind of entertainer, planning and executing a party needs a raison d'etre and a thematic one at that. I plan to document … [Read more...]
