Birthday party time!

Tonight we celebrated Ed's birthday with a cocktail party. Of course I forgot to take pictures of the big event. Chris and Jen, Carla, Mike and the kids were all here for dinner, drinks and desserts.

Let's talk a bit about entertaining with an impossibly small kitchen. It's a challenge, even for a seasoned hostess like me! The flat came furnished, but with only the essentials in cookware. One bowl, no serving platters, etc.

So, before the party, I hit up the "charity" shops in town and bought up all of the crystal glasses, bowls, and plates I could find - for pennies! I've been amazed to see how lovely the items are, even in shops filled with castoffs and donations.