One of the most fun events in our city happens in late spring – Night Out on 15th Street. It’s dinner downtown, on the street. The glamping version of a picnic, you might say. You’ll spot friends and reality tv stars. (And Shannah.) And one of the prettiest tables you’d hope to see. And the […]
Parties
Artsy-artsy
I’ve always wanted to go to an exclusive art gallery opening. First, I wanted to know what that experience would be like. Second, I’ve always wanted the opportunity to have a private tour by a museum conservator. So it was my very good fortune that my company is the presenting sponsor for the gorgeous Kimbell […]
Yes, Yes, We Know How to Party
With all of the everything that was last week (funerals, new water heater, work events, World Series, deadlines), I completely forgot to talk about the Third Annual Hayley House Party. Yes, we had a party. Yes, it was fun (of course!). Yes, we had to turn on the Texas Rangers World Series Game 1. Yes, […]
How to Host a Dinner Party
Are you wondering how to host a wonderful party? Here’s a simple step-by-step: Work for many years with your husband to develop the very best grilled salmon recipe, making sure it becomes his signature dish. Finally figure out how to make incredible mini-chocolate tarts. Invite good friends who are also good cooks (who are dating […]
A Royal To-Do
Do you remember that I said my office likes to have fun? (A few reminders here, here and here.) Well, we certainly couldn’t let anything as important as the Royal Wedding happen without having our own celebration. So a few mischief makers (and you know that I’m certainly not one of those) put together a little […]
This Year’s Theme
It appears that the theme for the Hayley’s Christmas 2010 was Let Us Entertain You! Nearly every gift related to our love of food (cooking utensils), of the furbabies (toys and favorite food), of the Hayley House (decor items) and of entertaining (see below). Believe me – we are not complaining. In fact, we were overjoyed!!! From […]
2nd Annual: So It’s An Event
We love parties! And we loved the Hayley Housewarming 2009 so much that we decided to make it an annual event. The problem with annual events is that you start to forget some of the basics – like taking really great photos. So we don’t really have any photos, other than set up and prep […]
House Warming Party: It’s a Wrap!
Exhaustion and party clean-up (ok, mostly exhaustion!) kept me from telling the tale of the Hayley Housewarming until now. But rest assured – we did in fact have a party and we have it on good authority that it was a whiz-bang success! Buckle up while I share with you how to throw an easy […]