Makris Dinner Party

Our good friends, Nick and Elizabeth, asked us over for a dinner party on Sunday night.  Elizabeth wanted to use her wedding china and I, of course, offered to set the table!  They have a beautiful home in Adams Morgan, within walking distance of our place, although they have been known to drive to our house :)  Just kidding, Elizabeth!

We had a lovely evening with 10 fun and interesting people!  We went with a "Casual Elegance" theme.  Just because we used china doesn't mean the table needs to be over the top.  We paired it will casual place mats rather than a table cloth added some easy flower arrangements to tone down the formal feel. 

 

Our super easy appetizer!



 Tomato-Basil Bites

Pour a small amount of balsalmic vinegar into the bottom of a bowl (1/4 inch high)

Take one container of Ciliegine Mozzarella (FRESH).

Wrap a fresh basil leaf around each ball of Mozzarella.

Push through a toothpick and add a cherry tomato.

Add each stick tomato side down in the bowl.



The Table



 

Table setting- what beautiful china!

I forget what these flowers were called, but I got two stems for $2 a piece.  I broke out one section for each place setting.  This added a bit of green to the white china and napkin.  It also helps tie in the casual place mat.



The place holders were simply skewers with lemon or lime and their name.



 I got the thicker skewers at Sur La Table for $2.  You can use the lemon or lime in your drink if you so choose!  Super easy and adds a fun, summer touch.

Simple flower arrangement.  Glass beads and two stems of lilies. 

 The glass beads in the vase perfectly matched the napkin holders, which were quite elegant.  This brought them together and casual-fied the napkin holders. 

Beers and appz on the back porch

Danny gets a kiss from Sasha- she is a licker!!!

Sasha!

Food, Friends, Wine- What else do you need??

Our host, Nick

Nick, Sass and Danny- They look like an Italian Flag!

Cheers!

The ladies- Elizabeth, our hostess, me and Lilli

Danny and I are very lucky to have two great friends like Nick and Elizabeth.  Whether it is hanging out at their bar, The Blaguard, having crazy nights on the town or a quiet dinner party, we always have a blast with those two!  Thanks for a great evening!

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xoxo,
Jza Jza