I'm going back in the archives for this one if you're stopping by from Show & Tell Tuesday with Andrea. We don't host a lot of couple's parties anymore (because hello kids!) but my annual girls' night has become a fun holiday tradition!
Here are just a few shots from my girls' night in this year. I started doing this about 3 years ago and it's become an annual favourite. Lots of the time, us ladies run around making the season festive for our families and friends. I figured it would be fun to have a night in. Everyone brings an appetizer and I organise my own app, the drinks, desserts and fun.
Here are just a few shots from my girls' night in this year. I started doing this about 3 years ago and it's become an annual favourite. Lots of the time, us ladies run around making the season festive for our families and friends. I figured it would be fun to have a night in. Everyone brings an appetizer and I organise my own app, the drinks, desserts and fun.
Here are just a few pics.
All prepped and ready for the night.
Body butter as little gifts for my guests.
We were well stocked! We started the night with a cranberry prosecco cocktail. My friends know I like a signature cocktail to begin a party.
Dips were the big thing this year. I did a salmon ceviche. The olive tapenade goat cheese featured was delicious as well.
I hosted a contest for the best appetizer and one of the ladies' pecan/pepper jelly dip that I blogged a similar version of before, won! Other delicious dishes included lamb puff pastry, lobster/crab brie bites, stuffed portobello mushrooms, a bean dip, turkey bacon covered brussel sprouts and another sundried tomato dip.
After we ate(and ate) , it was time for games. Adult pass the parcel, christmas scattergories and the paper plate drawing game brought lots of laughs and a little bit of competition out!
Almost all of us. Two of the ladies left already... oh and one little lovely had come back home from gingerbread making and dinner with sister and dad (thanks D)
Dessert followed-- sangria brownies with fruit and vanilla whipped cream, more drinks, some kitchen dancing (it's apparently a thing) and lots of music and laughs. A late night for sure. Our last guest left at almost three o'clock!
Another wonderful evening in this most wonderful time of the year!
Linking up with Biana today.
It looks like so much fun! All of the food and drinks looked delicious too!
ReplyDeleteBy Lauren M
The bar set up is wonderful!! Such a nice tradition you have with the ladies!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome tradition- I love seeing how you set this up: looks like a great time!
ReplyDeleteThis is so much fun. I love the idea for the best appetizer. I mean it must have been torture trying all of the entries :P. Sounds like the perfect night to me!
ReplyDeleteLove! Such a fun night. I just never seem to get my crap together enough to have my friends over or I worry too much about my house. I need to just do it! I've been thinking that having a "that's a wrap" party would be fun after Christmas. Hope you have a super week!
ReplyDeleteShelly|The Queen in Between
Nice party! It's so nice for the ladies to have some time to relax. We work hard!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun tradition! Your signature cocktail for the start of the night sounds amazing and love all the fun stuff you guys did! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
ReplyDeletehow fun! A great night with a darling looking group of ladies! Bet you all did have a ball!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun way to have a girls night in. Such a great tradition you started with your friends. I love a good signature drink too, and those cranberry prosseco cocktails sound perfect! Beautifully Candid
ReplyDeletelooks like a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun tradition! Nothing beats girl time over good food, drinks, and lots of laughs <3
ReplyDeleteGreen Fashionista
This looks like the best time! Such a fun tradition!
ReplyDeleteYou throw the best parties!! I want to try every single one of those apps. And I definitely need a cranberry cocktail before the season is over.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an amazing ladies night at your house and the spread looks delish! Great way to kick off the holidays with friends, food & fun!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun evening! I love good parties with friends.
ReplyDeleteWhat blast! I can't wait to have our new house so I can entertain again!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like so much fun!! Love the drink set up :)
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What a fun night! I love hosting girl's nights in.
ReplyDeleteYes.....I am with you, I am all about a signature cocktail :)
ReplyDeleteLooked like a fun party!