Anne of Green Gables Party!

A dozen years ago, my dear friend Julie and I had an Anne of Green Gables party at my house. This was back in the day when I was single and (newly!) working in radio. Julie had two littles and actually told me during the party that a third little was on the way! Her husband made it possible for her to have a night away from home. She came on a Friday night, we had dinner and watched the first movie…slept for a bit…had breakfast and watched the second movie on Saturday! It was so much fun, and I blogged about it here, if you need a good throwback in your day.

            Well, Julie had a birthday not long ago, and a group of us got together to celebrate her, and we had a proper Anne of Green Gables party. I confess to be the idea instigator behind this party, but all the work and all the beauty of what you’re about to see was entirely the creative child of our friend Annie (no relation to any kind of gable, green or otherwise). Her skills are amazing, and what a beautiful night of hospitality she provided!

            I did make the raspberry cordial, and I thought it turned out quite tasty.

            Annie and her husband live in a pretty small house, so they moved the party outside, and I fell hard and fast for her outdoor dining space. These were just regular, run-of-the-mill folding tables that she covered in gorgeous tablecloths, place settings, and décor. She was drying a quilt on the clothesline behind the table when we arrived, and she started to take it down, but I told her I thought it was an intentional part of the décor, so she left it up.

            My favorite part of the party, other than the sheer beauty, was listening to the girls (and I was in that crowd) try to help the guys understand why Anne is such a great character (book AND movie versions) and why Gilbert is so endearing. It’s nearly impossible to explain why we all love Gilbert so, but I landed on “the charm in his face.” Ryan is still teasing me about that one.

            I don’t think we ever convinced any of them, but I do think everyone liked the food and the outdoor dining. It was a perfect night. Oh, Anne with an E…may you always be celebrated with parties, and may they come around more than once every dozen years!