Sunday, January 1, 2012

NYE Tapas Party 2012


Here's some tips on how to throw a super fun New Year's Eve party!

STEP 1 - Prepare the tapas menu.
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gazpacho
gambas al ajillo
mussels with saffron butter
fig and olive tapenade in endive spears
ceviche de pescado
avocado & tuna with marcona almonds
quince (membrillo) and manchego
pimiento stuffed manzanilla olives
chorizo stuffed piquillo peppers
cabrales serrano crostini
dates, brie & serrano skewers
spanish cheese & deli meat sampler (manchego, iberico, salsichon, chorizo, serrano)


STEP 2 - Count on good friends for an awesome Spanish wine pairings!
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Big thanks to my very good friend, Faye for these fun photos!



STEP 3 - Prepare a 12-footer party backdrop which makes for a fun step 5 below...
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STEP 4 - Ask guests to dress and suit up.
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STEP 5 - Take lots of pictures. LOTS!
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-- ABS Allen Schwartz Lanvin-esque dress -- Mimi di N leopard belt -- Alaia slingbacks --
Hubby is wearing a Burberry suit


STEP 6 - Welcome the new year with a a magnum rosé champagne!!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!!

...Very grateful for a great 2011 and here's to more food, fashion and friendship for 2012 and beyond!



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4 comments:

  1. The Little Fashion TreasuryJanuary 2, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    So nice to see a new Grace-Post!!!
    Have a very blessed and happy NEW YEAR!!!
    Cheers :))

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  2. Dressing Up For MeJanuary 2, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Oh my, G. I´m so impressed with your tapas menu and the wine too! :)

    Hello gorgeous, I´m so loving you in that Lanvin-esque dress and almost pin straight hair. You really brought the NYE party to great heights,literally. ;)

    Happy New Year, G! :)

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  3. FayeJanuary 3, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    thanks for hosting, Grace!:) we really enjoyed the party!:)

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  4. vitaMinn styleJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Thanks Martina, Che and Faye!

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