throwing a • party planning with a purpose • By Ilene Ross {Photos by Gina Weathersby} Styled by Margot Madison
W
hatever happened to the days when a party meant everyone sitting around, eyes locked in conversation with other members of the crowd? Not zombie-like with their individual smart devices? We know we love them, but in a social setting smart phones are not so smart.
We long for decades of yore when attending a soirée meant an afternoon spent in giddy anticipation of an evening filled with scintillating conversation in the company of handsome ladies and gentlemen—not “Siri.” We want to get back to dressing up to spend the night surrounded by fabulous music, clinking crystal, delectable nibbles, and fabulous friends. With those thoughts in mind, we’ve put together some ideas for your next bash.
18 | may 2012 | the anniversary issue