Funky Palm Trees and Chocolate Martinis
Posted By AmyD. on November 9, 2007
I spent yesterday morning and well into the afternoon at a local private club helping my mom set up for a party she and my stepdad were throwing that night. It’s their annual client appreciation dinner.
I had gotten up that morning with a huge migraine, wishing someone would smack me on the head and render me unconscious for a few days. Still, I knew my mom needed a hand and I definitely had a feeling that the effort would be worth it.
We arrived around 11am and within an hour my mother had the most adorable waiter bringing us Chocolate Martinis. OMG!!! They were amazing! And, it made the work soooo much more fun to do. Not to mention it made us quite popular with the staff since the martinis have a rather silly effect. Needless to say, it wasn’t long before my headache was gone.
We assembled 6′ funky palm trees (geez, I’m wishing I had taken pictures), life-size stand ups of Humphrey Bogart and Marilyn Monroe, scattered gold, silver, and black star confetti on the tables around centerpieces of Martini glasses with tea lights and black tulle.
It looked awesome and probably looked phenomenal at night with a view the city lights through the huge windows that surround the room. As always, I’m sure the party will be a huge success.
But, now I’m typing this out and really, really wishing that I had taken pictures throughout the process. Hopefully my mom will take tons of pictures tonight.
And, yes, we were invited… but declined to attend. However, Ethan and Kate got all dressed up (Kate looked stunning!) to help out and I’m hoping my mother got lots of pictures of them!
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Sounds very cool. You should have gone!
I still can’t believe you didn’t go! Next year, I want an invitation!!!
Wow darling that sounds VERY very uptown and fun!!
Avi – I probably should have. The call I got from my mom last night when she got home was hilarious. Apparently, she had SEVERAL chocolate martinis last night. :lmao:
Miss B – No babysitter for Maggs. And, I really didn’t feel like getting all dressed up.
B’s Mom – I can’t wait to see the pictures it sounds like the kids had a great time. :cheesy:
I see I don’t qualify as a babysitter. Sheesh.
Chocolate martinis…must try sometime.
When do I get to smack you in the head??
:sex007:
Wow! Sounds like a great party! And so great you went to help out your Mom even though you were having a migraine. You are a star! Hope you’ll have pics soon! :martini:
Wow, that party scene sounds incredible. I agree, you should have gone! And there ain’t nothin’ a martini can’t cure. :dazed:
Ha, Ethan told me about that dinner.
Sounds pretty snazzy
Megan – You should definitely try them. And, of course you qualify. Duh. But since you’ve now posted this and I have witnesses – I’ll be taking advantage of your offer.
Mighty Dyckerson – What’d I do now?
DutchBitch – Me too. The kids looked SOOOO cool!!!
smizzo – Ain’t that the truth!
Julie – Sounded like fun too, didn’t it?