Truly, Madly & A Winner

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From Betty Crocker's 

Guide to Easy Entertaining, 1959:

A group of us were trying to

define party spirit as it relates

to a hostess.

To me, the answer lies in the

word giving a party, said a

wise older woman.  The hostess

who thinks of her party as a

gift to her friends can't go 

wrong ~ a gift of people with

whom they'll have fun ~ a gift

of food they will enjoy ~ a

gift of herself by having that 

food ready to serve without

confusion ~ and a gift of

confidence by letting them 

know what kind of party is

planned and how to dress for it.

Maybe it was the

 memories of great parties

given by my parents ~

The laughter...

The ringing of glasses

and chink of silverware.

The records playing

on the hi-fi.

The fragrance of 

delicious foods.

The wafting scent

of pipes and cigarettes

punctuated by

perfume and after-shave.

My little brother

and me, swathed in

flannel, peeking through

the stair banister....

It seemed so

glamorous

and exotic.

So grown-up.

Maybe that is 

what made me think

Mad Men, when it

was our turn to host

Dinner Club a few 

weeks ago.

If you want the

perfect recipe

for a dinner party

that will have you

smiling for days after

it has ended, then

believe me,

this 

is 

it!

Mix one jigger please

dress for dinner......

Everyone agreed it added to the mood.

{The cigs were props only!}

Nothing says festive like the swish of crinolines and silver shoes!

1/4 jigger 1960's details

Vintage linens from Goodwill.

Got to love those greens, oranges and golds!

A friend loaned my hubby his hat purchased in NYC, circa 1963.

1 dash vintage drinks 

and appetizers

Coca-Cola and Heineken beer, as served in Mad Men.

We also offered Classic Martinis, Gimlets and Manhattans.

Mmmm....yummy!

French onion dip with chips; Rumaki; cocktail peanuts.

2 dashes retro-inspired menu

Assembling the Wedge Salads

Beef Stroganoff and egg noodles, baby peas with pearl onions
and dinner rolls followed the salad.

Say Mad Men!

Did someone say cheesecake with strawberry sauce?
{Yes, Gracie, they did.}

several generous splashes laughter

I adored her glasses!

We all shared our how we met stories....

Rat Pack.....move over!

Stir with ice and strain.

Garnish with an olive, cherry or twist.

Savor your Mad Men inspired evening!

Next morning.....

I am thankful

for the mess to clean

after a party because

it means I have been

surrounded by friends.

~ Nancy J. Carmody

Thank you for stopping by!

I hope you'll try my recipe : )

xx

Suzanne

PS:

The winner of my

$100 Anthropologie

Blogiversary Giveaway

{as chosen by random.org}

Delores

Vignette Designs

Congrats!

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