22 January 2007
Whew. This past Saturday was my housewarming. If you ever want a ridiculous amount of pressure to get your new house in order in only a month, scheduling a housewarming will do it. But as Rob pointed out, everybody seemed to say that they liked the house, so it must have been worth it. There were certainly a lot of cakes:
I made cupcakes and macaroons and a flourless chocolate cake, and my mom was going to make a cheesecake and biscotti, but when she showed up, she'd also make a couple of pound cakes, mini cheesecakes, cookies, and brought plenty of sweets as well. So there are a lot of leftovers.
It was fun to show people around the house, and especially exciting to see some folks I haven't seen in ages. If you're wondering why I might be a bit quiet this coming week, it's because Rob is in town for a visit, so we'll be off having fun, trying not to freeze.
I love your house. Can you please come decorate mine?! And bring your leftovers...
posted by Sarah at January 22, 2007 03:01 PM
You made me so what to start baking again.
posted by kate at January 22, 2007 03:16 PM
...you had a very nice party.
The request I made to you re a book for a silent auction. It is NOT for any thing political! It is for a community theatre event. I just thought, if it worked out, it would be good PR. The Red Baloon lady is involved...love, grama
posted by grama at January 22, 2007 03:48 PM
I have so enjoyed watching your beautiful home come together! I have loved every picture and word. Makes me long for a house of my own. some day.
also feeling a bit hungry now...what a spread!
posted by Julie at January 22, 2007 04:06 PM
Yummie cakes...
posted by Christelle at January 22, 2007 04:55 PM
i know what you're saying about getting the house in order before the guests arrive, but it doesn't seem like you've been procrastinating and needed a deadline to spur you on. ;)
have fun with rob!
posted by rachel at January 22, 2007 05:56 PM
that is a gorgeous assortment of treats!
congratulations on getting the house together... it has been wonderful watching you fix it up and it really looks beautiful.
warmly
amisha
posted by amisha at January 22, 2007 06:29 PM
Anna, it all looks simply delicious! Truly scrummy!
When you come back from frolicking with Rob in the freezing cold I've tagged you! Details on my blog.
posted by Gemma at January 22, 2007 07:18 PM
Thank you for the lovely party. It was great to meet you and Rob. I hope we can craft together soon - or in July!
posted by Heather at January 23, 2007 02:32 AM
oh my goodness! the sweets look fantastic! and kudos to you for making half of them - I am salivating as I type this. Congratulations on the new move yet again. :-)
posted by a. at January 23, 2007 10:43 AM
I really like the little cupcake stand! The photos are lovely!
posted by Heather at January 24, 2007 01:33 AM
Yummy yummy fill my tummy!
Looks gorgeous and I bet it smelled and tasted gorgeous too. How I wish I'd been there, I could even have eaten allergy free with the flourless choc cake, cool.
And hey, all those leftovers, you and Rob (i know he likes the sweet stuff) can justify munching through them by saying that you are fuelling your bodies against the winter chill. Any excuse I say.
I'm guessing when Rob leaves, and hte cakes are finished, you'll suddenly have a huge feeling of homliness as you've done the work and can enjoy just being, just baking. Though I know you, you'll still have lots more plans and they'll all be beautiful.
posted by cally at January 25, 2007 12:53 AM
Look what you did –– you've got me craving some serious sugar-loaded goodies. :) Congrats on your new move!
posted by Amy at January 25, 2007 06:17 AM
Oh Anna! I've missed so much, I'm sorry! I've been such a crap friend lately. I have a little lump in my throat looking at the pictures of your pretty house and thinking of you. I will write you directly, and send presents. xoxoxo and congratulations, love, alicia
posted by Alicia P. at January 27, 2007 04:14 PM