Saturday night the 13 states of the South came together for the 29th annual Taste of the South fund-raiser at DAR Constitution Hall. Each state committee brought numerous restaurants from their home to the table (literally) with local specialties and fun giveaways. I may be a little biased, but the Louisiana committee really brought their [...]
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A Night in South, Right here in D.C.
Posted in BelleBites, BelleEvents, tagged Taste of the South, Community Coffee, Zatarain's, Aunt Annie's pralines, Krystal, Washington D.C. Fund-raisers, Cocktail parties on April 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
A Look Back: Holidays 2010
Posted in BelleEvents, tagged Clash of the Tartans, Hanukkah Dinner, Holiday Parties, Scottish Christmas Walk, SouthernGent on January 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Happy 2011! It’s a bit delayed, but here’s a look at some of the fun festivities that marked my first holiday season in the District (and absence from blogging). It’s going to be a good year…
Party Ideas: A Nod to the Roaring 1920s
Posted in BelleEvents, tagged Charlie Chaplin, Costume Parties, Flappers, Gangsters, New Orleans, Party Planning Tips, Roaring 1920s, Speakeasy, Swiss Confectionary, Theme Party Ideas on October 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending my cousin’s 30th birthday party in New Orleans. She welcomed her next decade and said goodbye to her twenties with a roaring 1920s themed party. Here are some fun snapshots from the party and great ideas for creating a speakeasy to host your own throwback soiree.
Fall Party Planning
Posted in BelleEvents, tagged Birthdays, Equestrian, Fall Party Planning, Party Planning Tips, Popeyes, Themed Parties on October 18, 2010 | 1 Comment »
In honor of DAM‘s birthday last week, some friends and I threw the Southern Gent an equestrian-themed party on Saturday. DAM is never one to go half-way, so our group of four put our heads together to deliver the ultimate fall party. From food and cocktails to decor and entertainment, here’s a look at the [...]
