Gumboots. Cows. Cake. Armchairs. They all go together don't they? So as you may have guessed I have decided on my next party. The swans have flown away, the angel wings returned to the angels and the kitchen mess from the previous party is now a mere memory. During a recent trip down south I was inspired by the rolling hills of Bridgetown and the numerous cows, sheep and alpacas of the South West to host another of the parties in the book Food, Fashion Friends by Fleur Wood (see earlier posts for the link to her website and book). The party in the book is called 'A Weekend in the Country,' and, in the book, it was a birthday party for the Author's husband. However I don't have a husband, therefore I can't celebrate his birthday. I have a boyfriend, but his birthday is in March and I simply can't wait that long... So instead I am going to have a birthday party for Spring! Therefore the party (weather being co-operative) will be held the 1st weekend in September.
Although I was inspired by the South West to host this party, particularly Bridgetown, I will host the party on my parents country property in York, Western Australia, which is only roughly a one-hour drive east of Perth, rather than the 255km trip to Bridgetown. This will, I hope, make it easier for my invited guests to make a round day trip, or if they so desire, can stay overnight at my parents 5 bedroom country house (pleeeeeeeese mum and dad can I have the keys?) (note to self: secure venue) and also there is a FABULOUS location in Bridgetown for one of the other parties, so if your going to make your guests travel, why make them travel to the same place twice?
Anyhow back to gumboots. And vintage glassware and china...Looks like I have some shopping to do, I'll keep you posted!
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