One year I organized the neighbors to host a Galentine's potluck brunch which became an annual thing for a couple years until I wearied of it and said someone else had to organize. I did host a Lunar New Year party the next year, and I'm thinking for the future maybe an Empty Bowls/Lunar New Year fundraiser for Second Harvest in Februarys when I get better at throwing bowls. The neighbors instead of celebrating Galentine's Day made the event a baked potato bar for Saint Paddy's Day. However, I missed celebrating hearts and love and friendship. And so this year I decided to bring the girlfriends gathering back but without enforced brunch and in the evening focused on crafting valentines and keeping the party small.
I think the girlfriends who I knew liked crafting had fun. I taught them how to weave Swedish hearts, and my Swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes were a hit.
Nicole brought Valentine-themed Jello desserts.
Even though it's been over a week since Valentine's Day, I'm celebrating love for the rest of the month. I couldn't help myself and bought this heart-themed borosilicate glass teapot...
...and matching teaglass.
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Preet had brought samosas to the party, and the two leftover became a midmorning snack.
And on the actual February 14th of this year, hubby got me flowers and Chardonnay while I got him a t-shirt. This is romance in my 60s.
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