Bonne Fete

Well, as you can see, I have my party dress, dancing shoes and pearls all laid out and ready to go. I am just waiting for you to arrive.

We have a chandelier for ambiance, a French poodle performing tricks for entertainment, Amelie for the movie, plenty of champagne, olives, tomatoes, fig and olive tapanade, lots of stinky cheese, Italian meat platters, Italian stew, fritatta and for dessert……trifle, homemade Italian cookies, a raspberry tart, French chocolates..and of course espresso! Sounds like the perfect party to me, with the perfect guests, c’est vrai!

And for me…so many lovely party gifts. My skin will look like the fountain of youth and I will smell heavenly thanks to all of you! Angie even thought about Madison, she will enjoy her French bone.. Please forgive her, she will go * belly up* to greet each of you at the door for a tummy rub when you come in. Yeah, a real ferocious watch dog.

So, now for the big reveal. According the the Random Number Picker, the winner of the party gift is…. Comment #3.

Anne in Oxfordshire. Congratulations Anne! Your party gift will be on it’s way. I hope you like to read!!

And a big Thank You, Merci, Grazie, to all of you who made my first blogiversary a very memorable one indeed!

All of this party talk and recipe sharing has made me very hungry…and in the mood for… a party. So, if you’ll excuse me, it is time for me to slip into my best party dress. I have guests arriving soon…

anne
January 20th, 2008
I am in a state of shock…I can’t believe I have won. I love reading, can’t keep me away from books.!!!!
Thank you, Merci, Grazie Robin…Great start to my week. Let the party begin.!!!!

stephanie
January 20th, 2008
Thank you! Ms Melange!

Angie
January 20th, 2008
Congratulations Anne! I agree with Robin, all this talk of partying and food makes me hungry…I think I’ll have bread and cheese for lunch!

bleeding espresso
January 21st, 2008
Congrats to Anne…and *love* the shoes!!!!

Lulu
January 21st, 2008
Love the pearls AND the shoes! I’m sure that you will look just lovely!

My Melange
January 21st, 2008
Anne~ Congrats!! Glad I could be a great start to your week….thanks for joining the party!
Steph~ no, no…thank you
Sognatrice~ They are quite pretty..until you wear them for a few hours..I guess that is the sacrafice that us girls make
Lulu~ Kisses to you Lulu. I am sure you will look marvelous too!!

rochambeau
January 22nd, 2008
Yeah for Anne! What a fun celebration!
Have fun today Robin!!
xo
Constance

le petit cabinet de curiosites
January 22nd, 2008
You look gorgeous for the party …O.K I think I would be late as I have to take the plane ..and then the train to get to your house but I will be there

My Melange
January 22nd, 2008
Constance~ Thanks….it wouldn’t be a party without cha
Melanie~ I will be waiting…bring that French chicness with you too:) Merci!