Attending my friend's baby shower this weekend (in theory, I was invited to co-host, but in actuality, my co-host is such an amazing party planner, my "hosting" was limited to baking three quiches and making sure the party 'progressed' nicely), I was reminded how easy it is to have parties in America. At least, how easy it is to have American-style parties in America. No hunting wide and low for paper plates. Cakes readily available from a number of bakeries. Decorations a click away from Amazon and choices endless. Brown paper bags with windows and custom stickers for the cookie bag favors? No problem! Linen rentals, monogramed napkins, the list goes on.
Really, the shower was beautiful and my hat is off to a dear college friend for organizing. On the bus ride home, I thought about planning parties in other countries. The colorful tent rented for Patch's first birthday. Catering near-debacles for other parties in HYD. Five mani-pedi ladies coming to the house for a baby shower in Manila. The gatherings, of course, were still fun because of the people - we ended up making things fun with what we had. Overall, though, I think my heart is in the traditional U.S.-style party. Happy to be back home and celebrate with friends.
Really, the shower was beautiful and my hat is off to a dear college friend for organizing. On the bus ride home, I thought about planning parties in other countries. The colorful tent rented for Patch's first birthday. Catering near-debacles for other parties in HYD. Five mani-pedi ladies coming to the house for a baby shower in Manila. The gatherings, of course, were still fun because of the people - we ended up making things fun with what we had. Overall, though, I think my heart is in the traditional U.S.-style party. Happy to be back home and celebrate with friends.
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