Not only was their house (yes! a house! oh the glories of the East Bay...) impeccably decorated with cheerful yet sophisticated stylings, Melanie had out-done herself by perfectly decorating their abode for the festivities.
In addition to a gorgeous table lined with tulips in mason jars and simple white votives, she had placed luscious snacks (a decadent spread of cheeses, a tantalizing tray of olives and all sorts of vegetable munchables) all around their wide-open living room-kitchen-dining room for easy snacking while we sipped our Pinots.
Meanwhile, Andrew was manning the turkey...
...which came out beyond perfect: brown and crispy yet tender and juicy - exactly how anyone likes it.
In addition to the turkey and make-your-own-potato & sweet potato-bar prepared by the Klugers, we had all sorts of goodness supplied by our plethora of guests:
1. a spinach, pear, persimmon, walnut, roasted Brussels sprout salad (compliments of the Fischers of course)
2. braised cabbage + carrots
3. a killer, spicy sausage stuffing
4. a homemade apple pie
5. nothing BUNDT cakes mini-cakes (if you're looking to send something to a friend or family member, these most certainly fit the bill)
Melanie also planned all sorts of fun games to entertain us as we dined. She had prepped a bunch of chalkboards for us to pass around the table and write what we each thankful for.
She then read them all aloud and had us guess whose was whose. So. much. fun.
But not only did Melanie plan and host a killer Sunday-night bash while being five-months pregnant (in four-inch heels mind you...), she's been blogging up a storm for her new styling biz: Head over Heels.
She guest blogged over at the Collection on how to style a bump when heading to a wedding...
...and then over at vmac and cheese on what to bring on one's honeymoon...
...and THEN (as if that weren't enough) a shoot she styled was featured on the one and only Once Wed!
Not to mention all the fabulous posting she's been doing over at Head Over Heels.
This girl has been BUSY, and yet - she makes it look so easy. How does she do it?
xoxo
KK
What a lovely dinner party!
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