The NY Eve party that wasn't..

kathleen_li

15 years ago

Our dinner party was postponed due to weather...ice, snow and wind!

But the table was set, and the food prepared...

Instead of a centerpiece I bought a pretty pine cone garland in Pottery Barn at 75 off before Cmas , I layered it with fresh pines, gold beads, baby's breath and mums and a glittery star garland.

The dishes are Lenox eternal christmas, a gold leaf with burgundy berries...

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declansmom
15 years ago
Oh, Kathleen...what a gorgeous table!
So much preparation, and then you had to postpone?
Are you going to have the party tomorrow instead?
What did you do with all the food?
I hope everything turns out ok.
kathleen_li
Original Author
15 years ago

No, we will reschedule at a later date, when it defrosts out here!
So I made some of the shrimp tonight for just the 2 of us, cooked the rest, and froze them in layers.
The filet mignon is marinating, so we can have it tomorrow or Sat, as well as the vegetables.
I packed up 6 qts of chicken orzo soup and brought it to neighbors.
The desserts, death by choc is in the frig, and a tray of homemade cookies and rugelach went in the freezer.
Can't do anything about bad weather...it was a lot of work though!
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declansmom
15 years ago
Oh, I am so sorry that things didn't work out. Is there anyone you can invite over just so they can see your exquisite table? I know you live in LI....I am in Larchmont, and the weather here is not so bad...just cold.
catiecupcake
15 years ago
Beautiful table...sorry about the weather...
black-thumb
15 years ago
Oh what a bummer! After all your hard work. Everything turned out soooo wonderful! I love the fleur de li napkin rings! I have fleur de lis in my bedroom. Sorry the weather ruined it for you. :(
lynninnewmexico
15 years ago
Oh Kathleen, I'm so sorry! The table looked gorgeous, though, and the menu sounded delicious. I'll bet your neighbors were thankful for the soup, too.
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luvstocraft
15 years ago
You sure did a nice tablescape for the party that didn't happen. Love the star mirror with the present name card holders. You did a great job with the swag on the table too, it turned out great especially with all those extras you added to it.

Nice of you to share the soup with your neighbors, I'm sure that was a treat for them. And you and your DH will be eating "high on the hog" for a few days. That "death by chocolate" cake sure would be calling my name if it were sitting in my fridge! ;o)

Shame you had to postpone, but hey, you sure gave us some pretty eye candy to enjoy.

Luvs
mo13
15 years ago
The table looks beautiful!! Sorry your party had to be canceled!! The menu does sound delicious - death by chocolate, yummm!

Mo
Bright199
15 years ago
Beautiful!!!! As always. I'm sorry the party didn't happen... but it's good everyone stayed safe and warm.
donnawb
15 years ago
Oh, I am so sorry that your party got canceled. Your table looks beautiful but you went through all that work. You never know with the whether tho. I remember years ago when relatives came to visit us on LI for Easter. We had a snow storm that day and they had to stay over. Easter, you just never know.
Purplemoon
15 years ago
What a beautiful setting. The dark green is one of my favorite colors, and set off perfectly by the gold.
But how depressing you did all that work only to have the weather ruin your party.

I'm so sorry.
hugs, Karen
dreamgoddess
15 years ago
Kathleen, your tablesettings are always a treat to see. I think this is one of my favorites! The green and gold is so beautiful together and your centerpiece is stunning. Everytime I look at your photos, I see something new that I missed. Just gorgeous!
kareen
15 years ago
The table is beautiful despite the weather Kathleen.And of course you said the majic words "Death by Chocolate"!!!!!
Would that be cake , ice cream,pudding or some other concoction ?Kareen
lynnencfan
15 years ago
So sorry to hear weather cancelled your dinner party but at least you were able to share your table setting with us - that is just gorgeous. I love the garland going down the table rather than one large centerpiece - very elegant looking ......

Lynne
kathleen_li
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks everyone, I will live! Weather can't be controlled...And yes, I got to share it with all of you here, and that is a GOOD thing!
Kareen, how are you? It has been a long time since you were here, we missed you!

Yesterday I was supposed to meet a gal I met on the Cooking forum here. She was coming out to the outlets in Riverhead..we have never met...but with the snow and traffic, I just missed her...I looked for 2 hours in WmSonoma where we were supposed to meet...so I had to shop to get over my disappointment!
Posting the goods soon!
prosperity66
15 years ago
Once again, you amazed me by your design skills! Your table is outstanding!

In all honesty, I prefer 1000 times looking at yours than at any other professional pictures in magazines, even if I know that I'll never be able to dress a table as well as you do!
plainjane425
15 years ago
Kathleen sorry to be so late to comment here.
Your table is simply elegant. You never cease to amaze or disappoint us.
The green and gold combination is just beautiful, as well as the centerpiece runner. Very original, and will be 'noted and copied' !! lol I love those star mirrors..where did you find them? They give each place setting such a nice personal touch.
Glad you were able to salvage, as best you could, your amazing menu. I don't think I could have handled such a disappointment as gracefully as you.
jane
blizlady
15 years ago
Awesome taBLE Kathleen (my keyboARD IS GOING BONKERS agaIN FROM a COFFEE SPILL SO FORGIVE THE Caps & lower cASE - i Have no control!)

So sorry thAT THE Party HAd to be POSTPONED and it looks like you hAD QUITE a group plANNING TO attend.
kathleen_li
Original Author
15 years ago
LOL, Bliz! Your keyboard has coffee nerves!

Prosperity, you are too kind!

Jane, that was part of my 75% off before Cmas haul from Pottery Barn/WmSonoma. I had seen them when they were full price but I couldn't pay that! There were 4 in the box for 6 and change...
I think I can use them all year round..I have plain round ones, but I like these better!
dining_delight
15 years ago
Kathleen, also late to post but wanted to tell you your tablescape is beautiful! I, too love those star mirrors, they go so well for a NY Eve theme. I CANNOT imagine doing all that work and food preps and then not be able to have the guests come! I would want to sit down and cry! What a good attitude you have and yes, so glad you could share it with us....if only, we could have helped you out eating the food too!

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