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
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
If there were ever the perfect cake to serve to me on my birthday, this would be it. Source: call-me-cupcake.blogspot.com via Jeanie on Pinterest ... read more
With the Easter Bunny due to hippty hop here on Sunday and Elijah making a hasty exit earlier this week at Seder, family and friends are gathering around the dining room table. In the spirit of both of these holidays, strangers or those without close connection with the host may find themselves becoming a temporary member of the extended family. ... read more
I have watched bits and pieces of the movie, Steel Magnolias repeatedly and though I have learned of many (perhaps fictional) traditions from this serving of homemade Southern culture, what has always charmed me is the concept of an old fashion backyard wedding. I can’t think of anything more darling and intimate for the guests – for ... read more
I am just mad for decorative tape, although I never felt justified in purchasing a roll of the novelty versions I had seen in stores – if I am exerting the effort to post a package, I am certainly not spending addition time and creative energy in lavishly decorating the mailing box – that dedication is allocated to the gift. At least that was my ... read more
