{party possibilities} Gourd-geous Gatherings

November 2011

 
in this issue
:: Gourd-geous Thanksgiving Table
:: More Thanksgiving Inspiration
:: News
:: Upcoming Parties
:: Stay Connected
:: About posh parties, LLC

 

I'm very excited to share this month's issue of party possibilities with you; it's gourd-geous!

 

Last weekend, I challenged myself to create a festive Thanksgiving table display using pumpkins, squash and ornamental gourds.  I was so pleased with the colorful results that I had to share my design ideas with you!  Not hosting Thanksgiving? Lucky you ... keep these gourd-geous design ideas in mind for an engagement or wedding reception, networking event, silent auction display or even 'a lil pumpkin' baby shower.

 

As always, thank you for reading my newsletter, sharing comments with me and forwarding it to your friends. I sincerely appreciate it and look forward to planning your next special event soon.  Until then, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

 

 Ashleigh

 

 
Gourd-geous Thanksgiving
 
Hosting a holiday dinner is hard work!  While I can't prepare the food and entertain your guests, I thought the least that I could do is create the perfect tablescape for you!  Designed with pumpkins, squash and brilliant hues of the season, it's gourd-geous ... and affordable! 
 
 
Leveraging my personal china, silver and stemware, this is my design strategy:

 

  • Use gutted pumpkins and butternut squash in lieu of vases, and fill with a de-constructed bouquet of seasonal flowers;

 

  • Extend the centerpiece with glass candy dishes filled with ornamental gourds, leftover green stems and candles;
Want to further embellish your table setting?  These small details add up!
  • Serve butter in the shape of a leaf by using a cookie cutter.  Drizzle maple syrup for yummier rolls and sweet potatoes.
  • Disguise your wine bottle with pretty fabric (or cloth napkin) tied with a ribbon.
  • Wrap your cloth napkin around the dinner plate and accent with a piece of ribbon, leaf, acorn or baby pumpkin.  BONUS - write the guests' name on the object for a placecard.
 
More helpful Thanksgiving Dinner information, I suggest these resources(click on link):
 
 
One last compelling reason to decorate with gourds?  They can be baked after the dinner party and used in your favorite bread, soup or casserole recipe!  Now that's multi-tasking <smile>
More Thanksgiving Inspiration

 

Please click on each of the topics below for information; you will be redirected to my blog, posh in a pinch:

  

News
 

Entertaining this fall?  Read Fall Entertaining Begins with a KISS (Keep it Simple Strategies) in this month's Event Guru blog for I Am Modern, Northern Virginia's lifestyle magazine and online resource for women! 

 

Got party planning questions?  I've got party planning answers!  Submit your questions online.

Upcoming posh parties

     

Harry Potter 9th Birthday

Sparkling Celebration

'Funny Business' Holiday Party

2012 ISES DC Capital Awards Gala

 

Let's add your party to the list!  Contact me today to start planning!

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About posh parties, LLC  

 

Established by Ashleigh Dorfman, certified special event professional (CSEP), posh parties LLC is a party planning company specializing in themed parties and celebrations for all types of occasions, including corporate. 

 

For more information, please visit poshpartiesllc.com or contact Ashleigh at ashleigh@poshpartiesllc.com or 703.476.6530.
Ashleigh Dorfman, CSEP
President and Event Producer
posh parties, LLC
703.476.6530