So this post is a bit belated; sometimes it takes me a little while to get it together during the week...especially when you start it off with a bang! To celebrate the Chinese New Year (it's the year of the Dragon - rawrr) and one of my favorite friend's heritage we held a mini shindig on Monday night. Party favors were red, guests were told to wear red and if they decided to contribute something to the gathering, to only bring red liquids. It was quite the color coordinated affair. Take a looksie down below.
So many chopsticks.
Even more.
A light installation of laterns created by the host.
The most fun candies you've ever seen.
And culturally confused Hello Kitty accessories. Went to Chinatown in Philly (mini road trip to see much beloved friends) to purchase New Year's decorations and ended up with Japanese trinkets? Odd, but we'll take it.
The lady of the night with the entree of the night- veggie steamed dumplings. Note the lantern dangling in the shot and her very awesome vintage Chinese silk jacket. Also, the red lippy. We were not kidding around with this color scheme.
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Hi Andrea,
ReplyDeleteLoving all of this colour!!
What great fun...love the hello kitty candy and the cluster of lanterns!!
All the Best,
Christine
great happy fun photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post. The colors are so vibrant.
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun! Vanna
ReplyDeleteAll the color is wonderful and I love your blog- especially the profile statement.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower!
Laura
White Spray Paint
Andrea, thanks for stoping by my Dragon Party and inviting me to yours. Red is definitely the color for Chinese New Year. Love the lanterns. Thanks for sharing. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteAndrea, your post has me seeing red. Haha! Love the color--nice photos.
ReplyDeleteI am in love with your chopsticks and straw photo ! Totally wonderful. wondering if there's any chance you'll allow me to scrapbook it.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like such a fun party! I love red myself and I wear a lot of it. Happy Pink Saturday and have a great weeknd.
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Sandi
How fun! I love the coordination of red. That must have taken a lot of planning!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm not sure who is the owner, but I love the "Keep Calm Harry Is Still Single" poster! So funny!
What fun! What kind of red liquids did guest bring? :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a fun Chinese New Years party
ReplyDeleteI love the valentines in your previous post I have tried all day to get my createive juices flowing to make valentines
Oh I just LOVE these images! :) I suppose I am a bit bias - I was born the "Year of the Dragon!" So I'm rather excited that 2012 is "my year!" lol Love all the "reds" - such vibrant & cheerful colors. Looks like you all had great fun! There's always tons of festivities locally here in downtown LA - it's actually going on this weekend! :) Happy Sunday to you!
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Jessie
Hi Laura and Andrea, this looks like a great way to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. Very lovely blog, I am following you now. xo
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a lot of red. It looks so bright and happy. I'm in love with all the little boxes of candy...what cute packaging :)
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful colourful blog.. all the lovely Chinese decorations for their New Year..I love anything chinese..also their food.
ReplyDeleteI love your silk jacket Andrea. I sure would love one of those..
best wishes val
hope to see you my way.
I have had some "gliches" but seem to be on the path again..
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What a beautiful and fun celebration! I love the lanterns and all the chop sticks!
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