Jolie
November 2007
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Day After Thanksgiving Shopping Spree
After the rush of your Thanksgiving feast follows the biggest shopping day of the year! Why not get your girlfriends together for a day of shopping followed by a simple, light luncheon. The men have football to look forward to, it only makes sense that us girl’s have an equally appropriate ritual. Get out those credit cards girls! Time to Shop! Get a head start on your holiday gift list, and maybe pick out some special items for your own wish list to make his shopping a little easier!
The Invitations:
Plan to have your “Ultimate Shopping Spree” the day after Thanksgiving. Make your home the starting and ending destination. Have everyone meet at your home and carpool to the stores. A few weeks prior to the Ultimate Shopping Spree, Send out invites to your most savvy shop-a-holic girlfriends. Nan’s Notes has the perfect supply of invites on hand. Remember to start your day early to get the best sales!
The Ambiance:
After such a busy day of feasting and football, you will want to keep things simple. Recycle those Thanksgiving decorations – pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn plucked from your front porch, makes a great tablescape when pared with simple candles. Set an area aside by your front door for your friends to kick their shoes off their tired feet and a place for them to stash their purchases. Set out plates, silverware, and glasses buffet style in your kitchen or any space suitable for a crowd. Get a big wine chiller and prepare your martini bar. In your living area, set out fashion magazines, play money, relaxing foot lotions, and warm candles. You want your guests to feel relaxed and comfortable after their big day of shopping. “The Devil Wears Prada” is the perfect movie to play in the background for your savvy fashionistas. The Blossom Shop has beautiful fall bouquets that would compliment your Thanksgiving meal and keep your home cheerful for days and days.
The Perfect Hostess Outfit:
A fashionista on a mission has to be stylish and comfortable. A Sweater Dress, Vince at Van Jean, $285, paired with leggings, American Apparel, $50, make a cozy combination. A bold, chunky necklace, Van Jean, $85 and sleek headband, Just the Thing, $15, keep you simple and chic. An oversized tote replaces your handbag and provides a place to store all of your recently purchased goodies with you continue shopping. Scout Portfolio Bag, Gibson’s, $29. Keep your feet longing to shop until you drop in knee-high flat heeled boots, perfect for going that extra mile. Boots, Kicks, $250.
After the rush of your Thanksgiving feast follows the biggest shopping day of the year! Why not get your girlfriends together for a day of shopping followed by a simple, light luncheon. The men have football to look forward to, it only makes sense that us girl’s have an equally appropriate ritual. Get out those credit cards girls! Time to Shop! Get a head start on your holiday gift list, and maybe pick out some special items for your own wish list to make his shopping a little easier!
The Invitations:
Plan to have your “Ultimate Shopping Spree” the day after Thanksgiving. Make your home the starting and ending destination. Have everyone meet at your home and carpool to the stores. A few weeks prior to the Ultimate Shopping Spree, Send out invites to your most savvy shop-a-holic girlfriends. Nan’s Notes has the perfect supply of invites on hand. Remember to start your day early to get the best sales!
The Ambiance:
After such a busy day of feasting and football, you will want to keep things simple. Recycle those Thanksgiving decorations – pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn plucked from your front porch, makes a great tablescape when pared with simple candles. Set an area aside by your front door for your friends to kick their shoes off their tired feet and a place for them to stash their purchases. Set out plates, silverware, and glasses buffet style in your kitchen or any space suitable for a crowd. Get a big wine chiller and prepare your martini bar. In your living area, set out fashion magazines, play money, relaxing foot lotions, and warm candles. You want your guests to feel relaxed and comfortable after their big day of shopping. “The Devil Wears Prada” is the perfect movie to play in the background for your savvy fashionistas. The Blossom Shop has beautiful fall bouquets that would compliment your Thanksgiving meal and keep your home cheerful for days and days.
The Perfect Hostess Outfit:
A fashionista on a mission has to be stylish and comfortable. A Sweater Dress, Vince at Van Jean, $285, paired with leggings, American Apparel, $50, make a cozy combination. A bold, chunky necklace, Van Jean, $85 and sleek headband, Just the Thing, $15, keep you simple and chic. An oversized tote replaces your handbag and provides a place to store all of your recently purchased goodies with you continue shopping. Scout Portfolio Bag, Gibson’s, $29. Keep your feet longing to shop until you drop in knee-high flat heeled boots, perfect for going that extra mile. Boots, Kicks, $250.
Food and Drink:
Who has time around the holidays!? Make your get together simple by stocking up on party items, while you shop for your Thanksgiving Feast!
Menu:
Assorted Nuts, Cheeses, and Dips
Grilled Turkey Paninis
Blue Cheese Chips
Pecan Brownies with Vanilla Ice Cream
“I Shop Therefore I Am” Pomegranate Martinis
Pick up a great selection of cheese, crackers, nuts, chips and fancy salsas at the Gourmet Shop in Five Points. They have a huge selection for every taste bud! It is an easy and simple way to stock up your pantry while selecting a few bottle of wine for your event.
Who doesn’t have leftover turkey! Why not jazz up that boring turkey and make Grilled Turkey Paninis for your friends. Take large slices of whole grain bread and top with turkey meat, smoked provolone, and Stonewall Kitchen Apple Cranberry Chutney, found at the Gourmet Shop, and toast in your Panini maker, or in a larger skillet until golden and cheesy. Serve with fancy potato chips topped with Blue Cheese. To make this simple dish, layer gourmet chips in an oven-safe dish and layer with crumbled blue cheese, melt cheese in a 350degree oven for about 15 minutes watching so that it does not burn.
For dessert offer your girlfriends a simple but oh so comforting pecan brownie, found at Simply Savoy. Warm for 20seconds in the microwave and top with vanilla ice cream.
Let your guest enjoy a rewarding “I Shop Therefore I Am” Pomegranate Martini. Stirrings Pomegranate drink mixers and rimmers can be found at the Gourmet Shop. You put two parts mixer and one part vodka in a shaker with lots of ice. Shake, Shake, Shake. Strain and serve in martini glasses rimmed with Pomegranate sugar. Garnish with lemon slice.
Fun and Games:
You Might Be A Shop-A-Holic If…. – have everyone write a funny story on a piece of paper and share stories over dessert.
Famous Shop-A-Holics in History – On a plain name tag write the following famous shop-a-holics: Marie Antoinette, Mary Todd Lincoln, William Randolph Hearst, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Imelda Marcos, and Princess Diana. Have guest blindly choose there tag and stick on forehead. Make the guests guess what famous shop-a-hol-lic they are by asking others only yes or no questions.
Gifts for Guests:
When your guests arrive after shopping, give them their final shopping bag. Take small sized plain gift bags and fill with a jar of the Stonewall Kitchen Apple Cranberry Chutney, found at the Gourmet Shop for them to enjoy with their leftovers, fun beverage napkins, Marc Philips designs, Gibson’s, $5., Peppermint foot rub, Pout $8, and a copy of the most recent Jolie, stuff with play money found at chain party shops and any other goodies you desire.
Happy Shopping!
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