Will you be having the Chardon-Amy or the Cabern-Amy?
Here's what I love at a party: Me. Also, good friends. Fattening food. Fancy-pants wine. Great conversation. And a theme. A wonderful, wonderful blows-your-mind theme created specifically for you.
This week, my friend Leah hosted a small wine-and-cheese birthday party for me in her home. She's is an art director at a high-end magazine, and is one of those people who eats, breathes, and lives design. She's really, really creative, and sometimes, those of us who are lucky enough to know Leah get to benefit from her tremendous talent.
And--lucky me--I got some Leah-love this week! Take a look at these pics; not only did she create pairing menus and labels for all of the cheese, she also made wine charms (complete with proofreader's marks, a nod to my writing profession) and topped the night off with party favors: bottles of red and white wine remade with labels for "Cabern-Amy" and "Chardon-Amy" from "Red Pen Vineyards" and "White Space Vineyards."
I was just floored at the thoughtfulness and the cleverness. And more than anything, I was so touched to be surrounded by so much love. And cheese. And wine. And very cute fonts.
Thank you so much, lovely Leah.
(And sidebar: don't ya'll think she should open an etsy site or something? Leave a comment--I know she's reading!)
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OMG!!! I DO LOVE IT! Super creative, perfect for our dear friend Amy, delicious way to spend and evening, and just so, so much fun! I know you all had a fabulous evening... and AMY, slap me. I'm so sorry I didn't reach out on the actual day. Happy belated, my friend!
KHache, you wouldn't have been able to catch me that day AND you sent a sweet card...that's not belated!
Wish you could have been there...such a fun night! xo
What a great way to celebrate your birthday! I really like the names for the wines.
Great job, Leah!
totally floored by Leah's creativity. She TOTALLY should go on Etsy.
This is absolutely the perfect party for Amy! Leah - you are so thoughtful...and so creative! Who wouldn't want a nice glass of Cabern-Amy? Delish... Happy Birthday again, Feez.
So creative! I don't know how she comes up with this stuff! Hope you had a great birthday, Amy!
Thanks everyone for the wonderful compliments! But I must give my sister Lauren credit for coming up with "Chardon-Amy" and "Cabern-Amy" ... she's good at thinking that stuff up. And credit also to Steve for helping assemble. And to the New Yorker for having lots of text-heavy pages to cut up. And of course credit also to you, Amy, for being so darn cool with such great taste ... I'd say that "you inspire me" but I'm afraid that sounds way too "cheesy" haha, get it, get it? Yeah, that's why I leave the writing to you. Happy Birthday!
This is the coolest thing ever.
Leah ... I'd hire you. AND shop in your etsy shop.
(Told ya'll she was reading...)
Leah, you're amazing. xo
LEAH, ETSY IS CALLING.
Lauren, you helped make it great (and creative). Thank you so much!
Happy Birthday Amy! And it looks like Leah threw you a very fun and stylish party. Lucky friends.