This year, I chose to do a "farm-to-table" themed dinner and I loved it! I created invitations that were red-and-white gingham with a twine bow and I put them all in a burlap envelop, Pretty cute if you ask me!
I invited Jenn Johnston (just returned to DC from Germany), Sue Stahle, Alicia Poulton, Laurel Edmondson, Jill Chappell, Laura Bernadini and Susan. It was such a fun group! There was a great dynamic at the table, and I loved it!
I set the table as "farm-ish" as I could fit on my small table; oh for the time that I might actually be able to have a real dining room and a real dining room table! I had lots of gingham and burlap going on and I think it all looked pretty cute.
I gave everyone a wrapped candle and a darling (if I do say so myself) Valentine's card. Amber helped me cut the XOXO cards and I think they turned out super cute!
For dinner, I served some yummy food:
- Whipped feta and tomato crostini
- Popcorn
- Sparkling raspberry lemonade
- Wedge salads with homemade blue cheese or ranch dressing
- Crunchy mustard roasted chicken
- Roasted vegetables
- Roasted fennel
- Mac-n-cheese
- Coconut Cake
- Red velvet cake
All in all a very fun night and a fun tradition to continue.