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Aphrodite Dionaea ([personal profile] callipygos) wrote2012-12-01 06:44 pm

holiday party post

Aphrodite's New York loft is done up to the nines.

The first good look as one enters is of twinkling Manhattan through the big windows, lights bright against a dark winter sky. The windows take up most of two walls; the rest of the space is largely empty, the star of the show a glowingly polished hardwood floor perfect for dancing.

There's a cluster of low-slung couches and chairs at one end of the room, velvet and leather and very inviting. They're situated by the fireplace, which lends them a cozy glow-- though it isn't cold anywhere in here, despite the windows.

Aphrodite is very proud of a few things about tonight:

1) The music, which spans a decent range of time periods and tempos, and will be playing for most of the evening.
2) The decorations, understated but quite lovely: softly glowing lights, silver and gold ribbons wound around columns and draped from the ceiling ... the occasional strategically placed bit of mistletoe.
3) Her dress.

And yes, darlings, there is a very well stocked bar and counter full of snacks.

That's what happens when you enlist the Three Graces to help you plan your shindigs.
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Re: Arrivals

[personal profile] lady_mary 2012-12-17 11:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yes, yes, I'm fine," says Mary, trying to do her best impression of someone who isn't stunned.

"You took me by surprise. I hadn't expected to travel quite so far."

Understatement is key in times like these.
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Re: Arrivals

[personal profile] lady_mary 2012-12-21 11:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"I suspect it's quite an easy mistake to make."

And it's much easier to forgive a gorgeous goddess than it would be most other people.

"Is there anything I should know about parties in this century? I hope the rules of civility haven't changed too much, even if the scenery has."