What a beautiful night we had under the stars, celebrating Lee's birthday in August. Lee asked for a small dinner party in what we call "The Grove" behind our home. Lee made me two harvest tables from wood in his mothers barn that turned out beautifully.
The tabletop was complete with photos of Lee and friends scattered about.
The bar was stocked with lots of Champagne - too much Champagne perhaps. And beer... and of course Arabella Chenin Blanc.
Anne and Christian gave Lee this wonderful old cupola and weathervane for his birthday. It looked fabulous on the bar and will be making its way to our new raised bed herb and cutting garden in the spring.
Catered by Amy Carpenter of Migdalia's, the food was wonderful! We enjoyed Tomato Tartlets, Grapes wrapped in Roquefort Cheese, Goat Cheese balls rolled in pistachios, marinated olives, lamb chops, potatos au gratin, Caprisi Salad from our garden, and grilled vegetables. She really outdid herself!
Christian, Holly, Lee, James Nisbet and Anne
Anne and Nic deWet
Christian, Holly, Lee, James Nisbet and AnneAnne and Nic deWet
Lee's horse Concord Point won the West Virginia Derby moments before the party started, so "Take me home, country road" was a hit!
More Champagne Please!
Kelley Nisbet and Arabella
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEE! 
That looks like it was like the best night ever! How amazing! I'm going to have to try some of that wine!! Or did I at your house that one time?
ReplyDeleteLooking at these pics makes me nostalgic for our scrapping weekend! Beautiful post!
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