Who: Ginet | What: 26th Birthday Celebrations
My birthday fell on Thanksgiving this year (last time was 11 years ago!), so I decided to have a birthday brunch the Saturday before my birthday. It was a few days after my cousin Arvin’s birthday, a day after my friend TicTac’s birthday, and a day before my other friend/client/future bride Karen’s birthday so we had plenty birthday celebrating going on with mimosas and bloody mary’s!
It was a Gossip Girl-themed event so I wanted everyone to dress like Upper Eastsiders or if they wanted, like Lonely Boy from Brooklyn. Besides getting a little dressed up, the nice restaurant, and the invitation (pictured below), the theme wasn’t really emphasized.
The brunch was held at Quarter Kitchen, the main restaurant of the luxurious Ivy Hotel in downtown. Of course, there was a personalized menu which is one thing I love! My sister and I made simple favors – different flavored and colored macarons in a little baggy. They also served as the place cards so tags with everyone’s name were attached. My “minions” and I had a lot of fun and the food was delish!
Of course, Thanksgiving was my real birthday. I mainly cooked the whole day. I prepared a lot more than I have in the past! My sister helped me make pumpkin pie and chocolate mascarpone cupcakes. My dad and I had our first attempt at turkey (overall success but we’re going to try something a little different next year). I also made whole wheat stuffing with pancetta and chestnuts, turkey gravy, and my usual mushroom gravy and hashbrown casserole. I usually make the mashed potatoes but since I already had a lot on my plate, my sister took it over and she did a great job! The usual relatives came, but this time we have two new additions – my cousin Jasmine’s twins Damon and Danica had their first Thanksgiving! It was nice celebrating with friends then with family. I have so much to be thankful for!
I hope everyone enjoys the holiday season!!! Xoxo, Ginet.
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