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Showing posts with label Johanna's Style. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Ordinary to Extraordinary

Good morning blogettes!

In yesterday's blog I made a brief mention about making water fancy for a party! You should always plan to serve water to refreshen guests, offer something non-alcoholic and to balance the other vices available for drinking! ;)

Today I want to offer you a few options to fancy these up just in time for all of those fabulous holiday parties!

Photo: Hostess with the Mostess

In the pictures above... there are two waters flanking the pink strawberry lemonade.  Water served beautifully in gorgeous apothecary jars, (which you can pick up at Home Goods for a steal or at Z Gallerie) flavored by fruit, fresh herbs or vegetables. 

Above the hostess served her guests Melon-Mint and Cucumber-Basil water.  I also love simple lemon, simple strawberry, strawberry-basil or especially for the holidays Cranberry-Mint!

You can use just about any fruit or fresh herb leaf you wish to create a desired taste to fancy your guests! I can assure you this is one time that guests will be eager to hit your "water bar" before the actual bar! 

This is great for all those pre-wedding parties, such as showers or engagement parties too!!

Happy Hostess-ing!  


Be Inspired!

I wanted to share this with all of my blog readers... simply because sometimes we all need a little reminder or inspiration! 




xoxo,

Johanna

Thursday, November 17, 2011

High Tea... Fit for a Queen


So, this is a blog that is long overdue... but, I found these fun pictures on my computer and as the age old saying goes, "better late than never"!  As the Royal Wedding took over the media circuit... I of course was quick to jump on the Royal Wedding Band-Carriage! The glamorous Drake Hotel in Chicago threw a party fit for a queen and I made sure to get tickets!  So I grabbed my mother-in-law, an over-the-top strand of  pearls, and a pretty feathered hat to honor Kate and off we went... mimosas in hand! 

The Drake Hotel high tea in the Palm Court

Yours truly
 The yummy tea sandwiches and breads
 Too cute servers... timeless
My darling mother-in-law... tea in hand

Somehow... we scored a private screen...
 A lovely Vera, accessorised with a lace coat... last minute since the dress was a complete secret!
 There is nothing more elegant to set the tone than a harpist for your big day!
 A crown adorn menu
 The breathtaking Palm Court at the Drake Hotel Chicago
 The wedding cake... adorably accented with little bubbles and ruffles
 Stunning!

 It really was a day fit for a queen!
If you have never experienced high tea at the Drake hotel... I highly recommend it... it was a wonderful afternoon and a Chicago tradition for all "Ladies in Pearls"!