September Social at Gail Barnett’s

If you missed the gathering at Gail Barnett’s September 18th, this should catch you up on the fun of it all. Straddling the block between Middle and Belknap Streets, Gail’s new garden is settling in nicely. The charming gate pictured above welcomes visitors from the Middle Street side. As neighbor Jeanne Hamilton pointed out, the witty star cutout matches details from gingerbread trim on the house. Look for the reference peeking in the upper corner of the picture just below here.

Party Outside! I spy Sally Savelle, Jane Coutre, Sharon Vinci, & Bean Nardi.

Great Dresses from Hilary Robinson, Jenny Borden, and Andrea Meyers

Party favors: Gail Keane and Sarah Beguelin collect their directories.

Serious business: Lisa McDonnell and Sarah Strong

More party inside: Betsy Dorr, Leslie Cheney, Gail Keane, and Lauren Huyett

Susan Amorello, Heather Swartwood, & Karen Perkins paused for a pic

Two wonderful photos from Susie Winstanley: Joan Campbell, (co-host and daughter to Gail) Hilary Steinart, Betsy Dorr, Heather Swartwood, Pat Sinton, Carol Hryniewicz

Kate Wharton and co-host Gail Barnett

Flowers above and below by Jeanne Hamilton

 

By acclaim: the recipe for Cathy Jenkins’ irresistible Pumpkin Butter Cream Cheese Dip

This cheese spread goes well served with salty crackers and sliced apples.

1  8oz softened cream cheese

1/3 cup finely diced pecans 

1/4 cup finely chopped green onion

1/4 cup beacon bites

Mix well with 2-3 Tablespoons of pumpkin butter.

Pumpkin butter can be purchased at Trader Joe’s or Williams-Sonoma.

Top with remaining chopped green onion.

Place in refrigerator for at least hour before serving.

 

Note: if you missed the party, directories can be picked up from Lauren Huyett’s side porch at 1123 Monument Street. Lauren will mail all honorary and non-resident directories and offers to deliver to Newbury Court. If anyone needs the directory mailed instead, please let Lauren know.