Holidays

Wow…we already have over 20 RSVPs for the annual holiday brunch this weekend. How exciting! I think I’ve assembled a menu to feed everyone without undue stress. Most of this can be either set-out as is or prepared in advance to be thrown in the oven the morning of the party. I’ll just need to…

My vintage entertaining books are chock-full with fun holiday ideas. A particular favorite comes from Brunches and Coffees (1960). You may remember this book of chicken wire carnation arrangement prestige. Here’s an excerpt: Bring your Christmas Cards to BrunchSet the date for this brunch at the end of November or no later than the first…

Jill hosted the club last night for the second annual holiday gingerbread house decorating party. She lives in a gorgeous old Victorian above Castro with high ceilings and lots of molding. Along with a nine foot tree in the living room, Jill had decorated and prepared the rest of the house beautifully (I forgot my…