DECOR: My color pallette is red, black, and white. I'm thinking romance and sensuality--wine & chocolate surely bring those to mind. Food, beverages, and candles (in clear and red glasses) will be placed on mirrored trays--use mirrors if no trays. I'll also create some height by placing some candles on upside down wine glasses. I normally cannot stand red roses, but some petals will be scattered and placed in votives. Red carnations are another way to save $. I'll also use red lightbulbs (from the Dollar Tree) to further enhance the atmosphere. White charger plates with the damask napkins will do nicely.
FOOD & DRINK: This time, I'll have no formal dinner or heavy apps. I'll serve fruit and crackers with cheese. I'll also have my brownie trifle in champagne glasses. Believe it or not, there is such a thing as good, cheap wine! I'll either head to Trader Joes or Total Wines for options. If you follow me on Twitter, you'll recall I asked you to grab some post-Valentine's candy for 50-75% off. Well, this party is the reason! This can be done for other holidays as well. Enjoy!
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oh my word - those chocolates look amazing!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fantastic party idea and I love the colour pallette:) Happy Monday, darling
ReplyDeleteyou had my attention at chocolate haha. that sounds like a good idea though! i'm not old enough to drink but i know sometimes my parents get wine from trader joe's and they say it's good. good luck with your party !
ReplyDeleteAm I right in guessing you hosted an Oscars viewing party? Because that's right up your aisle.
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Mae Lu, @ thereafterish.
I always love your entertaining posts! You're such a fabulous hostess!
ReplyDeleteMmmmmm.....a wine and chocolate party!! Sounds like you'll be getting my RSVP stat ;o)
ReplyDeleteSnatching up some candy post V-day is so clever. I think I ran out and did this after I read your post. My tummy thanks you.
ReplyDeletethat's a really nice party idea!! and those make me crave for sweets :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like it would be a great party. Those chocolates look so delicious.
ReplyDeleteyum wine and chocolate x
ReplyDeleteoh yum! I love wine any day! My friends and I had wine and dessert nights all the time in college, I miss those!
ReplyDeleteTotally agree, cheaper wine doesn't mean you are giving up quality.. I get a bottle here, under $10 us, that is preservative free, the best selling, and quite good, and even better than most expensive wines..now.. if you said booms farm..hmmm
ReplyDeletecute idea!! i love trader joes for good (cheap) wine!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great set-up! Hope the party was a blast.
ReplyDeleteLeaving the House in THIS?!?!