We all know I love my theme parties by now.
But this – this takes it to another level. What’s the theme you ask? It’s hard to put a name on this one. It’s glamour, meets casual. Black-tie attire, and ping-pong.
We’ll just call it fabulous. That works, doesn’t it?
It’s a housewarming party for a gentleman by the name of Kevin Sharkey, featured in Martha Stewart Living. I found it here, and I fell into a trance. I mean, a shower full of perfect orange Hermès boxes? That’s my kind of decorating. The tub filled with champagne bottles wasn’t too bad of an idea, either. I love how they brought a room to life – the bathroom, no less – that wouldn’t normally be included in the party.
How about a cake made entirely out of Oreo cookies, stacked on top of one another? With sparkler candles shooting out the top, no less. I think it may have been the old-fashioned milk bottles scattered about the table that really sold me here. And we can’t forget about the caviar.
I really don’t think it gets any better than men dressed in tuxedos playing a solid game of table tennis. I’m also a big fan of ladies in fabulous dresses making themselves just a little more comfortable. Shouldn’t we all drink our cocktails and eat our caviar sans shoes, sitting on the kitchen counter? This is living.
Please note how they’re keeping score: lipstick tallies on mirrored walls. But not just any lipstick. A tray of Chanel lipsticks, boys and girls. Does it get any more chic than this?
The woman pictured above and throughout many of the other images is actually the daughter of Martha Stewart. I’m jealous. Can you imagine being the daughter of Martha herself? On one hand, it seems like the most fabulous thing in the world – on the other…well, you know. Those are some big shoes to fill.
Throwing parties like this tells us she’s doing a pretty good job.
So, from my dreams to yours – here it is, dolls. My idea of perhaps the greatest housewarming party ever to exist. Super glamorous, yet still low-key. For me, this is what makes it so grand, so over-the-top special. Anyone can throw a stuffy party with a few {thousand} dollars – but this struck the perfect balance between opulence and good old-fashioned fun.
Understated elegance at its finest, my loves. Happy Friday!
WOW! I wish I had the space and reason to throw this kind of party! it’s fabulous!
What do you think her mother says about her sitting on that counter or the bathroom floor for that matter? I bet she doesn’t approve…but I totally do. So FABULOUS!
How does a gal score an invite to that kind party? HA! SO fabulous!
New life goal – recreate every single detail of this party… INSANE! Seriously, amazing.
I saw the Hermes picture and didn’t know it was from this party! It definitely looks like fun!
just got this MS living issue in the mail yesterday. love sharkey! but her daughter alexis is a raging bitch. doesnt look like it in these photots, she must be on her best behavior.
didnt notice the score keeping chanel lipsticks the first go around. such an amazing detail.
im totally going to re-blog this next week. oh em gee.
and i just read your entire blog..hope thats not creepers
One word: FABULOUS!!!
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I always HOPE people dress up for my dinner parties, but alas, I am always the only one in a dress. And an apron. Love your blog! And the artichoke tapenade is also my go-to. We’re classy.