What about a little party starter
Frangipani DreamsDrop a thick dollop of crushed mango at the bottom of a cocktail glass
¾ cup pineapple juice
¼ cup coconut milk
& if you are of legal age
1 shot of coconut liquor
½ shot of white rum
wizzed in the blender till frothy and pour
A girl needs a bit of fuel to keep up with this virtual vintage partying, may I suggest an old favourite, shrimp cocktail with a modern twist?
This is an easy fix summer salad that keeps your protein level up without getting to ‘bogged’ down.
grill shrimp/prawns with a little sweet chilli glaze or cajun spice
while you are waiting for them to get crunchy & crispy
chop tropical fruits of the season, mango, star fruit, melons, the sweeter the better and place in lettuce lined goblets or cups, sprinkle with a thinly sliced pepper for a quick and easy light meal
A wrist corsage and freshly starched hanky
The dress……..
As you can see, did not have access to a dress, instead we enlisted the assistance of a little frangipani fairy to show off her finest vintage party frock.
“We ought to dance with rapture that we might be alive” D.H. Lawrence
Post Party
This picture and quote are from the 1906 edition of The Lady's Realm
Had do share as it appears we may not have come as far as we think?
" The tendency of the modern woman in a large town is towards perpetual motion. Her meals are taken hastily, and immediately after them she is off in quests of pleasure or business. Ten minutes quite rest in the midst of all this whirl is practically an unknown luxury to her and when indulged in is often considered a frightful waste of time. Yet the value of the interlude is inestimable. "
Thank you for playing in the virtual vintage prom or visiting with us, hope you had as much fun as we did.
33 comments:
mmmm, sounds good...
yummy, this sounds like a lovely beverage! ;)i will be making this soon i'm sure. thanks so much for stopping by my blog!
oh what a delicious party starter, thanks for sharing :) Jenn and Jacqui
Oh, that sounds just the thing-delcious! Fun with the Vitual Prom...Happy weekend to you ((HUGS))
Looks like a perfect party starter.
Have a nice party.
<3 <3 xoxo
Your images are so refreshing.....I am planning to send out your package after Thanksgiving. I can't recall if you e-mailed your mailing address to me, but can you send it again? Things have been really hectic around here....but I really want to get the package to you before Christmas! Have a great weekend.
Nicole
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oooh that drink looks yummy! Thanks for sharing :)
tea
xo
mmmm! Sounds delicious! Reminds me a bit of a virgin pina colada!
Oh how fun! Beautiful hankie and corsage!
What beautiful and yummy ideas! I'm getting hungry just from reading. :)
~Sarah
what a fun lovely concept! that drinky poo sounds too yummy.... oh, and I LOVE your banner. what a great blog. So happy to be here:-)
Mmmm.....what a yummy drink - I love mango. Everything looks delish!
Manuela
The heck with the prom, I want to stay home and drink those frothy things!
Thanks for visiting my blog. It was lovely to meet you!
Would love to try that cocktail...it sounds and looks yum!!
Kathy :)
Hi Mandy,
It was lovely to meet you through the Virtual Prom. I love your blog!!
Think I will stay awhile and partake in some cocktails - if you don't mind.
Hugs,
Keryanne
Mandy I'd love some of that drink right now! It's very hot in Melbourne!!! Love the Queensland tropical touch with the beautiful frangipanis! Your corsage is beautiful!!! I'll keep checking back for more, thanks for joining in the fun!
Great shrimp and drink recipe. Your wrist corsage is lovely. I look forward to seeing your dress
Karen
I guess my date is going to have to drive us home!
Can't wait for the dress! Oh and the prawn cocktails look divine!! (I'm an Aussie, can't you tell? LOL)
OooOO what a wonderful treat pre prom. Better not go to the prom with an empty stomach...see you at the prom. Enjoy
Ta, Adla
Nice to have met you at the Prom...that cocktail sure looks good!
love your fairy collage - so pretty!
This is all so delightful. I love the start to the party, because let's face it, you need a "pre" party to party!! It's just the way it's done!! And everything frangipani!! I have a new appreciation for frangipani!! Hope you have had as wonderful an evening as I am having!
Hi!
Letting a fairy join the fun is what I should have come up with and perhaps I could do my posts in parts as well in the future. Now I have searched for hours, but still couldn't find a dress!! Ha, we can learn from the old days, just take your time to do some things and don't stress. Thank you for inspiration, love LiLi
Mmmm..that beverage looks yummy, the perfect party starter! And what a beautiful corsage!
That drink sounds yummy! The fairy is gorgeous!
Karla
Oh, mmmmm, I like it! Thanks for sharing!
Melissa
Your frangipani fairy was the belle of the ball!
That was delicious Pearl Maple!
Your dress is divine too! Thank you for coming to see me!
Happy Prom and
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Constance
yummmm, I can't believe I missed your prom starter, DIVINE! But thanks for sharing the recipe. Love, love your dress! Thanks for visiting:)
Thank you for serving a little warm-up bevvy before all the party-hopping. Remember, it's the sweet drinks that take you down, so make sure you also drink plenty of water!
A visual delight! My mom is totally into having "teas" with yummy treats, vintage linens and attire. I'm sending her a link to your prom. She will love it.
Oohh love your prom starter. And all your pictures. Your blog is really sweet. Thanks for coming by =)
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