Posts
.jpg)
.JPG)
I have never been one that is big on NYE parties, unless the Millennium and all-night parties in Honduras as a child count, and nor is my family. 
We had a very relaxing NYE and rung in 2012 at 11pm with Dick Clark. My parents, cousins and I were all in bed before midnight...a wild crowd I tell ya! Anyhow, we still do love to celebrate the new year so this year we hosted a fabulous brunch for our extended family on New Year's Day.
Since December comes but once a year and it is cold in Minnesota, madre and made the executive decision to use the Christmas china and festive placemats again on NYD. The table looked lovely even though many might say it was too "Christmasy."
I made prinatbles to use for our fete too. Everything was blue and green. The colors coordinated with the placemats and china, but also stood out on their own.
What kind of party is it without a favor?
We had a very relaxing NYE and rung in 2012 at 11pm with Dick Clark. My parents, cousins and I were all in bed before midnight...a wild crowd I tell ya! Anyhow, we still do love to celebrate the new year so this year we hosted a fabulous brunch for our extended family on New Year's Day.
Since December comes but once a year and it is cold in Minnesota, madre and made the executive decision to use the Christmas china and festive placemats again on NYD. The table looked lovely even though many might say it was too "Christmasy."
I made prinatbles to use for our fete too. Everything was blue and green. The colors coordinated with the placemats and china, but also stood out on their own.
What kind of party is it without a favor? The men received a bag of sweet treats.
While the women received a darling porcelain dish filled with M&Ms (upper right).
The festive confetti was a fun addition to the table. Every event needs a little sparkle!
The food was simply delicious!
Mmm, mmm GOOD!
Such a delightful time was had by all! I hope you rung your 2012 in in style and that your year is off to a FANTASTIC start already!
While the women received a darling porcelain dish filled with M&Ms (upper right).
The festive confetti was a fun addition to the table. Every event needs a little sparkle!
The food was simply delicious!
Mmm, mmm GOOD!
Such a delightful time was had by all! I hope you rung your 2012 in in style and that your year is off to a FANTASTIC start already!
21 comments:
Looks gorgeous! Love the addition of the crackers!
You & your mother are the queens of a classy tablesetting! Love the Christmas china - New Years Day is still during Christmas! It's the 8th Day of Christmas!
Wow! What an elegant, yet comfortable way to set the table! Love it!
Oh my goodness! Your New Year's Day Brunch looks wonderful! I love the extra special touches you brought to the already fabulous table setting! My fiance and I just spent the evening at my grandparents with my parents and cousins and enjoyed a low key night of Dick Clark as well!
Wishing you the best in 2012!
Girl that looked fantastic!! It is so beautiful and I loved that you used xmas stuff! The holidays can never last long enough =]
Everything looks great! I've thought about asking for Christmas china but not sure where I would store it. Love your menu too! Good job!
What a fun and colorful tablescape! Use the holiday decor while you can, right?? My only note is that there was no hollondaise sauce on your asparagus, what a travesty! Har har
Food looks great!
Happy New Year to you and your family!
My Spode Christmas china remains in daily use until Epiphany - the 12th day of Christmas. You and your mother were spot on to use them. Happy New Year
I love that you use Spode as well! We've used it every Christmas brunch and dinner we've had. It puts me in a Christmas mood!
Adorable! Love the way the table was set.
~KAH
I love those menus! It looks like a beautiful way to ring in the new year. :)
I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one not big on NYE. I drag myself to a party every other year or so, but I'm much happier to be in my pj's when the clock strikes midnight :)
Yes, the year is off to a pretty good start -- hope you and everyone else had a good time and more importantly (halfway joking) got pretty dresses from the Lilly Pulitzer sale!!
looks delish! happy new years!
My parents have always used their Spode Christmas Tree china thru New Years. The table and food look beautiful!
Love the Christmas china. Many blessings to you in 2012!!
It's lovely, not 'too Christmasy' at all. I hope you have a wonderful 2012 and look forward to more of your beautiful posts.
Miss Hopsy!! You and Madre are a team! I am inviting you to New Year's Eve next year. .. and pack the Spode :)
A few questions... you've hinted at your parents heading to the middle east in 2012 as their next stop.. do tell and please ask Jenny Pink to blog about her expriences again.. I really enjoyed Exestential Expat.. hugs from Lucia and me xo
looks wonderful and I love the menu cards!
Post a Comment