Venue Cliquet via elegant-classics.tumblr.com

Dear Readers,

Let the party begin!  Since we cannot celebrate in person, here are a few of my favorite things I would share if time and distance were not a problem.

For now, as we prepare to welcome 2016 I would like to offer this toast for a fabulous (and prosperous) year.

Fondly,
Monique

In the New Year, may your right hand always be stretched out in friendship, but never in want.
Traditional Irish Toast

GM Mumm via thedrinksbusiness.com

Blooming champagne cocktail via mollyann-m-blogspot.com

Cristal Champagne via luxist.com (Pinterest)

Junior’s Cheesecake Brooklyn, NY

Tatting Rose via google.co.uk

Pommery Champagne via Elle.it

Cheese and fruit plate via Health.com

Laurent Perrier via brides magazine.co.uk

Tatting Brut – Kelly Renee via Pinterest

Venue Cliquot via elegant-classics.tumblr.com

Southern fried chicken via twirlandtaste.com

Goat cheese deviled eggs – seattletimes-nwsource.com