Party Dress

On Saturday, I threw a party. A casual Soiree to celebrate the end of summer with my friends from school. I shopped, kneaded pizza dough, chopped ingredients, arranged wine and fruit. I did the thing that I enjoy doing most in the world. Preparing to entertain. Creating a feast. Lee came over to keep me company while I set up the Mise for the night, and I told him that he was seeing me in my truest, realest, happiest state. Zen zucchini.

I love a row of glasses--shiny and perfectly lined up before a party.





having the ingredients ready to go, ready to come together in combinations







oily olives stuffed together, ready for fingers to grab



summer appetizers on their way to greatness





cute boys who take out the trash and open wine for you



chicken sausage on pizza, fresh and steamy out of the oven



a towering dessert, heavy with deep, dark chocolate, sinful in its decadence



and good friends, bonded by wine and tables of food...