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As the last episode of Downton Abbey Season 3 fast approaches, we avid fans are asking, �How will we console ourselves while we await Season 4?� Well, being English, I was raised on the notion that a nice cup of tea can put anything�small or large�to rights. What better way to keep the excitement of Downton alive than an afternoon tea with fellow Abbey Acolytes sharing their theories and questions? Will Dan Stevens, our beloved Matthew, return for another go? Will baby Sybil grow up to marry little Charlie one day? Will there be a Downton: The Early Years featuring the young Violet? Since this last season was all about adapting to life in the rapidly changing world, I suggest a party menu featuring afternoon tea foods that combine traditional English heritage with contemporary tastes.   AFTERNOON TEA Dainty Sandwiches english cucumber watercress over sweet butter with a touch of celery walnut crumb smoked salmon dill with lemon caper butter roast beef spring onions with hors...

The GG! team celebrated the end of 2012 in the best of all possible ways - with a stunning wedding on the 32nd floor of the AT&T building in downtown Los Angeles, partnering with event planner extraordinaire Alicia Townsend of About Details Details. Erica and Ted's New Year's Eve "wedding in the sky" was a feast for the senses - sparkling views of the city, soft lavender lighting, plush white sofas, a ceiling dripping with exotic flowers and glass bubbles, colorful Lion Dance symbolizing happiness and longevity and an adventurous menu with tastes from Asia and beyond. West Coast Music preparing to wow the guests Breathtaking design and floral by White Lilac LOVE Martini silver tequila, blood orange and pomegranate nectars chile citrus foam As a preview, guests savored Caesar Salad Parmesan Cones, Spinach Chicken Fortune Cookies and Fig and Prosciutto Crostini, while a series of "LOVE" stations featuring warming soups, Asian specialties and traditional fa...

As the days get chillier and the winds grow stronger, we Southern Californians sometimes need a quick reminder how lucky we are year round with such beautiful weather! As the Eastern Coast gets "Whiter", our Californian beaches just seem to get prettier! I couldn't resist sharing one of my favorite weddings of the year because of its intimacy, beauty and all around LOVE that filled the air! On a beautiful day in December, two people in love decided to celebrate this sacred day with their closest family and friends. So close to the holidays, with family in town, they couldn't think of a better time for such a celebration. Guests were welcomed with cocktails to kick off the festivities with a Hibiscus Sparkle: a delicious mix of wild hibiscus flower, vodka, with a float of pink champagne and a Vanilla Ginger Margarita: silver tequila, domaine de canton and vanilla agave. LOVE STATION Rustic Bread + Brie en Croute + Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto + Twisted Cheese Straws + ...

Meet Chef Joanne Purnell Since being named the ICA Chef of the Year in 2009 Joanne Purnell, Chef de Cuisine at Good Gracious! Events in Los Angeles, has continued her upward journey as one of the stars of the events industry.   Brilliant behind the stove, her talents extend well beyond the kitchen. She�s been building her name and reputation with high-profile stints in books such as the ICA�s Inside the Recipe Box of a Catering Chef and Food, Fun and Love , by her mother, and owner of Good Gracious! Event, Pauline Parry. Purnell has also been visible as a recurring speaker at Catersource in Vegas and sought out as a mentor to other caterers, and a consultant to private clients. This year she was honored in Special Events magazine�s �30 Under 40: Rising Young Event Professional Worth Watching.� The article featured future leaders; professionals who, as the editors wrote, have the talent and drive to the take the industry to the next level. CHALLENGES Taking things to the next lev...

Good Gracious! is so proud to have been a part of the inspiring and wonderfully successful Blissful Wishes Ball hosted by the LA/OC chapter of Wish Upon A Wedding on October 10, 2012. Through tickets and fabulous silent and live auction items, attendees contributed just over $25,000 of crucial funding needed to grant dream wedding wishes for local couples facing life-altering circumstances. Bathed in serene blue light, Vibiana was abrim with wedding professionals eager to dine, dance and help raise funds for a fantastic cause. Over 20 sponsoring Southern California vendors (Vibiana, Good Gracious!, Vanilla Bake Shop, Cocktail Concierge, Ice Bulb, Samuel Lippke Studios, Isabel Cinemas, Classic Party Rentals, Wildflower Linens, Shirvan Designs, My Flower Guy, Commerce Flowers, Calligraphy Katrina, DJ Nahchey, Event Company OC, Undercover Live Entertainment, Clint Huft, SoCal Shutterbooth, The Electric Violinist, Fusion Linens, Chiavari Chair Rentals, TGIS Catering and Wedding Wire) dona...