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If you're looking for a relaxed activity or theme for your next summer soiree, consider hosting a small wine tasting party in your home. Decanter.com offers a wonderful (and free!) wine tasting kit download complete with a how-to on taking methodology notes, an aroma chart and a score card print-out to give to each of your guests. I hope this inspiration board helps you get in the mood for mingling and merlot.
Arrange the wine bottles in a row and be sure they are properly labeled -- Uncorked29
Send a wine oriented invitation such as this beautiful letterpress invitation by William Arthur or a charming cutout from Stevie Streck -- FineStationery
These metal plaques offer a stylish way to label an array of cheese -- Neiman Marcus
Serve your guests a variety of finger foods such as french onion crostini and stuffed figs. They make for a beautiful presentation and are pretty easy to make -- Rachel Ray
The J&B Met took place at Kenilworth Racecourse, Cape Town. The Table Bay Hotel held a cocktail party the evening before the event. Here are some of the pictures from the event.
See what else the Table Bay Hotel gets up to on our blog.
When the moon hits your eye, Like a big pizza-pie... That's Amore! -- Dean Martin
Now that we've settled into our new home and my morning sickness has passed, I'm finally feeling ready to formally entertain! I am hoping my first endeavor can be a Valentine's Day party for a group of our closest friends. The theme: "That's Amore!"
This Italian-styled love fest will be full of basil and garlic infused hors d'oeuvres (including mini pizza-pies), candlelight and, of course, music from the beloved Dean Martin.
* Invite guests with an elegant invitation featuring a heart motif and lyrics from the song "That's Amore" by Dino -- FineStationery
* Set up an "Olive You" (sounds like i-love-you) buffet -- Real Simple
* Decorate the entrance and interior of your home with string lights to create the ambiance of an authentic Italian bistro -- The Haystack Needle
* Serve miniature pizzas along with other Italian hors d'oeuvres -- Food and Wine Magazine
* Make a playlist of Dean Martin music to play softly in the background -- Eil
* Decorate the dining area with soft lighting, candles and bouquets of red roses -- Brides
* Serve Italian wine and champagne -- The Knot
* Place this "Amore" sign somewhere within your party space -- Dibor