88, Craig Woolard & Wonderful Family & Friends

Star of Wonder,

Star of Night,

Star with Royal Beauty Bright!
Many thanks to Kaye for the Moravian Star

2017 Birthday Celebration for "Lovie." 

The "Star" herself frolicking & adored in a fun video;

So what better way to celebrate your 88th birthday then a serenade & shagging with Mr. Craig Woolard of The Embers??? What a day our birthday gal had! All that & surrounded with loved ones & close friends. Daughters, her favorite Son in law, Grandsons, her niece, great niece & great, great nephew braved the snow to come down from Virginia, cousins & many more relatives & dear friends. Special shout out to Christi, Nancy & Vanna!

With a nod toward beach music & the tropics Petals by Powell knocked a home run with the luscious palms & the utterly gorgeous orchids. They tied in oh so lovely with the collection of vintage mid century brass pineapples and the blue & white jardinieres. The pineapple represents the sign of hospitality; how perfect for a jubilant Christmas soiree. Lisa & her sidekick, Steve did an amazing job with the over the top floral assortment!!!

The traditional dessert table was in full blown sugar overload. Many thanks to all the guest who contributed; there was Paulette's famous coconut cake, Carl & family bring the strawberry shortcake, always a hit, why even John brought his (Anne's) soon to be famous coconut pie...... Many thanks to Blair for the fruit tree.  We had Claudia's Caribbean rum cake, red velvet cheesecake, english boiled custard, wine jelly shots, fruit cake & more!

With gratitude to Chef Paris for a smorgasbord of his Myrtle Vegas & Caribbean fusion. Where to start.... the Carribean jerk pulled pork pretzel sliders with jicama slaw or would it be the mini crab cakes with mango salsa??? Oh wait what about the "to die for" bacon, corn & scallion fritter with the nod to old school green goddess smear..... And yet there was more... blackened grilled shrimp with tomato salsa shots & one more old school nod; bacon wrapped pineapple that Chef brought to the 21st century with a honey sriracha glaze... seriously DEVINE!!!

The signature drinks had the guest returning for more!

Great job Rob & Beth!!!

Santa’s Squeeze

(that would be the Mrs….. Ho Ho Ho…..)

Cranberry Juice

Vodka

Lemon Simple Syrup

Orange Patron

Sprite

Maraschino & Orange Twist

Rudy’s Christmas Morning Remedy

Cold Brew

Eggnog

Kahlua

Brandy

Bourbon Whip Cream

Dusting of Nutmeg

Gift Fairy

When you're a Picker your Peeps are onto you if they always get a gift from your back stash; for whateva' reason makes them feel less special. I get that & being the kind and compassionate gal that I pretend to be I am, I am always on the hunt for little diddies that will make the select few (those who call me their friend & those forced by bloodlines to have me in their lives) feel really appreciated. Here are a few this will make them feel special suggestions for your Gal Pals.

Aquamarine Stone Soap

Opal Stone Soap

Malachite Stone Soap

How precious are these semi-precious stone soaps??? Really digging these & so affordable! Available on line @ Furbish

Black Glitter Honeycomb Clutch

Little cocktail bags always get the "Oh My" shout out.

Lulu Townsend Flower Clutch @ DSW

Suede + Patent @ H&M

Would love to get this tangerine lovely myself (guideline for any gift I buy.... just saying.......)

llamasqua

Seductive Nail Enamels rock; such a small little token but oh what a splurge.

Essie 

Dior

Nothing says "Lucky you are in my life" like lavender; okay I admit that was corny but it is true......

Lovely Lavender

Orchids are a superb gift; they are exotic & such an unexpected surprise.

Ornamental Orchids

Simple little ideas that achieve the goal "Awe you really put allot of thought into my gift" which is the best kinda' gift to give.

Tory Burch Patent Skinny Cuffs with Logo Studs

Now with that out of the way might have to pick up one or two of these for moi.....

Later,
Junell