a party at frankies spuntino 457

A few weeks back, we gathered some of our nearest and dearest at Frankies 457 in Carroll Gardens for a last hurrah before the baby comes (i.e. a baby shower). An extra yay to the pals who came from from The Hague, California, and Virginia! We ate Frankies' famous meatballs and amazing pasta but saved room for dessert. We chased toddlers (so many of them around now!) and caught up with each other's lives. I had a great time. 

Some photos from the day: 

The garden right outside the stable. 

The stable. 

Food! 

Some deli flowers in ball jars for each table.  

More flowers.  

Caneles by Celine, courtesy of Steph and Fernando (thanks, guys!). 

And here are the people:

I'll think back fondly about this party when I'm up in the middle of the night with the baby.... 

springtime baby party

this weekend, we hosted a baby party for our friends madeline and brandon. madeline is a friend from my hric days, where we bonded over binder-making and other ngo delights. and she is british, which makes her classier than all the rest of us. brandon is a super tall and super nice dude from ohio, who ran in the nyc marathon and sings in bars. 

some handmade (not by me) crepe paper elephants. 

baby-appropriate bunting. 

they had the great idea of doing a time capsule, and asked guests to bring something from the present to "show a future human being what life was like before he got here." baby elliott miller will get to open it in 2030. there were also some pretty talented onesie-makers, who have ensured that baby e.m. will be stylishly clothed. (unfortunately i didn't get any photos!)  

quiches. 

cupcakes with tiny flags.

congratulations, madeline and brandon! hope you enjoyed your party. xoxo

brandon gives two thumbs up. 

madeline, hua and nick at the grill. 

above: amy and nina (who loves fruit).

left: friends enjoying food!