I’ll admit that I usually spend December evenings curled up on the
couch watching Bing Crosby movies in my pajamas and eating the best part of Chex Mix — the burned crunchy bits at the bottom of the pan, but the invitation to a Christmas party in Huntsville, Alabama, for this past Saturday night said dress to impress. Marlene, the hostess, wanted a glam cocktail party, so my husband and I tried our best. How do you think we did? My husband always looks so spiffy in a suit. For the party, he went with classic all black and since he couldn’t find his Christmas tie, he substituted his Beatles one for a festive touch. My dress was a two-year-old (three? four?)
black halter from the sadly now-defunct Parisian’s, with the added feature of not being tight or binding in any way — my only prerequisite for party clothes. All I can say is, 
“Damn. We look good!” Marlene kept the festivities to proper cocktail hours so we could go out to eat or whatever afterwards, but before we did that, John and I stopped by my daughter and son-in-law’s apartment for a quick snuggle with almost 9-months-old grandson. Good company, good food and good baby time to top it off. Could it get any better?
Coffee with Cathy
Pour a cup & take a break
Coffee with Cathy 
Wow! Now that is what I call a stunning couple.
You guys look great! A Beatles tie? JR needs one of those.
Y’all look great. John never dresses like that at the office!
Aw, thanks, y’all. John’s Beatles tie is a vintage accessory, I’ll have to admit, Michelle!
Ginny — but would you really want him to???
You both look great and the cocktail party looked like it was fun. We are planning an informal open house at our home on Christmas Eve. Casual….. martinis, appetizers, 6-9. Wish me luck!
That looks beautiful! And Parisian is still alive and well up here if you can brave the snow and cold! Glad I found you!
Claire, y’all still have Parisian? When can I come up???!!! Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to read. Much appreciated.
Ina, your Christmas Eve gathering sounds like so much fun. Are you all going to get drunk and go outside and build another Snowzilla? I think that should be your party entertainment!
Hey, I really do clean pretty well.
I have to, when I’m going out with her.
Aw, thanks sweetie. I think we make a pretty good couple, don’t you?!