A Royal Birthday — KT2 Interiors

This past weekend, we had the opportunity to stay at a palatial estate on the water and celebrate Taneal’s birthday. Keeping the gathering small and intimate, we were able to utilize the space to throw a royal soiree fit for a queen (and a few little princesses). Hosting smaller parties gives more opportunity to have a more personalized experience and a sprinkle of magic that can often get lost in bigger celebrations. Here are our top 3 party tips to throwing a fabulous soiree:

Plan to your venue! Whether it is a park, your dining room, or a vacation rental, your venue gives you the stage to set your creativity free. Catering to your venue opens up a better understanding of how you will entertain guests and bring everyone’s imagination to life.
Find your theme. Themes not only inspire our menus, but also can also whisk away guests to new destinations, from a night in Monte Carlo, to a tropical luau, to a royal gathering of Kings and Queens, themes transform the ordinary into extraordinary. With small intimate gatherings, themes also give your guests an escape to dress up, become new characters, and play the part in your magical world. We think that themed parties are just what this year needs to be new and exciting.
Highlight your foods, because it’s all about the food! With small parties, you have a little more freedom to really get creative with your menu. For our Royal Birthday Party, we found all of our recipes from the latest addition of Southern Lady Magazine. Our menu consisted of:

Orange and Radicchio Salad
Wine-Braised Short Ribs
Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan

We hope these tips help you take your next soiree to new heights.

Cheers, Kim & Taneal