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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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
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
Q: I recently celebrated my birthday at a neighborhood bar where I was inundated with gifts. Our party moved around a bit and presents were consolidated in bags as to accommodate the growing group. (Yes, I am that popular.) I opened my presents later that night at home and there was one gift without a tag or card. I can't recall who handed me ... read more
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
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
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
I believe I'm rather industrious when it comes to my hoarding practices. When I accepted that my empty frame affliction was in need of an intervention, I created an Etsy store. And after years of saving bits of wrapping paper - too big to trash, but too small to use, I've found a crafty & creative solution to salvage the scraps. The past few ... read more
My mild infatuation with Instagram has been well documented in this blog, but Stitchtagram takes it to obsession status. Seriously how perfect is this personalized pillow?! Since I know my sister doesn't read my blog, I'm going to be reckless and post her Christmas present too. (If you are reading this Kim, not to worry there will be something ... read more
