Alice's Pretty Party

Some people just have the knack to create a magical party; Alice is one of those people.

The house was perfect, warm, and inviting, and everywhere you looked were tasteful Christmas decorations. The flowers were perfect, long stem white roses, poinsettias and five very different Christmas trees.

One tree is all Waterford glass. You could spend hours looking at each of the sparkling ornaments, like the stocking that glitters like crystal...just so special.

I did not want to spend too much time with the camera because then I would have missed the good friends and conversation. Did I say mention this was perfection? The "belinis," luscious drinks (cranberry, pomegranate, Champaign) and topped with a sprig of mint and a cranberry were pretty and delish! The bounty of superb hors d'oevres: brie and mushroom, bountiful cheeses, gargantuan shrimp, and crab cakes were more than enough to satisfy. But then there was a beautiful dinner of tenderloin, gourmet potatoes creations, yummy salmon with an olive tampenade, crisp green beans, and a beautiful salad. All of this was elegantly served and catered in Alice's magnificent new kitchen with flowing "white diamond" granite countertops. Deserts were plentiful, and Marie's always-popular cream desert was no disappointment.

The guys came up from the football game (Ravens won) to make sure they did not miss dessert. A beautiful party, lots of beautiful people, lots of good conversation. Some people just have the knack to create magic. Alice had a pretty party!