La Vie En Rose, Part II
In this morning’s post, we started planning the invitations, menu, & festive Bellini Bar for a late-night dessert party to ring in Valentine’s Day. Now we put the finishing touches on this February 14th to make it one to remember, no matter what your relationship status.
Set the Scene:
Lighting is key to creating a romantic ambiance. Install pink light bulbs to cast a warm, flattering light, and place clusters of white votives on tables, buffets, and windowsills for an allover glow. Keep flowers streamlined: cluster different shades of pink blooms in low cylindrical glass vases and place on the bar, buffet, and coffee tables. For an added bit of intrigue, scrawl romantic poetry on heart-shaped cards (Byron, Shelly, and Keats are a good place to start) and leave “love notes” around the room for guests to discover as they mingle.
*Frugalista tip: instead of splurging on tons of flowers, buy a few large pink peonies and float them in low, clear bowls of water.
On the iPod:
A party this sexy deserves a sultry playlist with a lounge-y vibe. Think jazzy songstresses like Diana Krall (Let’s Fall in Love), Nina Simone (The Look of Love), and Ella Fitzgerald (My Funny Valentine.)
The Parting Gift:
Send guests home with a stylish token of affection. A luxurious bottle of Jo Malone’s Red Roses bath oil and a box of the sexiest chocolates (by Austin-based confectioner Delysia) are likely to spark some serious after-party fun.
The Recipes:
I love those little cupcakes! So sweet.