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Sweet chic:
Kim Schlegel Whitman mixes roses and lollipops.
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DALLAS | SPECIAL FEATURE | 12.01.2010 | Holly Haber.
It's the festive season, one that strikes apoplexy in hostesses who lack the entertaining gene. Fear not! PinkMemo has queried the chosen ones—Dallasites with that uncanny knack for creating bliss-filled fetes. Here, they share their favorite styles of regaling family and friends.
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Kim Schlegel Whitman, who has literally written books on entertaining, likes to serve a dessert buffet that starts at 9 p.m. so guests can visit other parties and then stop by for sweets.
“I love giving my dessert buffet a theme such as ‘peppermint’ or ‘chocolate mint,’ but it isn't a requirement. Just try to have a variety of items—cookies, candies, pies, cakes, trifle, and tarts. Don't forget a gingerbread house! It makes a wonderful centerpiece.
“Signature drinks are helpful. We created a special eggnog concoction that was served over ice in addition to wine and champagne. It is much easier to have one signature cocktail than a full bar.
“I love adding a little something to the champagne I serve.
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