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
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
Source: greenweddingshoes.com via apartmentjeanie on Pinterest Q: When a wedding invitation states 'no gifts please', are you supposed to adhere to the request and not give a gift? This is a Caribbean wedding, so I appreciate the couples' thoughtfulness, but I feel like everyone else will give something and I'll look cheap. A: If a couple ... read more
A confused & conflicted reader sent this valid question regarding wedding attendance etiquette. Q: If you are a couple with a child and you're invited to a wedding, do you assume your child is invited? Or, do you check with the couple getting married? Although the latter seems like you're putting the bride and groom on the spot. A: There ... read more
Source: projectwedding.com via RaeNell on Pinterest My expertise is sought for many a non essential knowledge. Most likely it's because I am a self-proclaimed authority on appropriate behavior aka etiquette. Recently a friend posed the following question: Q: A close friend of mine who eloped near a year ago has decided to host a 1 year ... 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
Well, technically no fish will be caught, only sun rays. The hardworking staff of photojeanie, apartmentjeanie & partyjeanie will be taking an extended re-mix summer holiday to ensure fall freshness! There are clients to meet, surfing to watch and actual book reading to be done. Hope the rest of your summer is hot & ... read more
It has been a lovely event – you danced, drank and dined and now it is time for you to depart. And at the appropriate time too – not the first to leave, but certainly not the last. You do NOT want to be that person. The last to leave is neither helpful nor welcomed – just lingering because there is alcohol available and ... read more
