Yes, my Valentine's Day experiences were as opposite as a brutal murder and a high-class party. Two days after my journey through a horrifying and bloody haunted house, I attended a wine, champagne, and pastry-filled Valentine's Day bash set in a recreated 18th-century Rococo room. A little extravagant, but oh so beautiful.
I have the privilege of being related to the co-owner of this gorgeous one-bedroom apartment in the Upper East Side. My brother, an architect, designed and constructed this entire room from scratch over the course of several years with his ex-boyfriend. Historically accurate down to the very last detail, the room boasts a wide array of antique furniture, dishes, and paintings, as well as a solid marble fireplace and crystal chandelier. Walking into this place from the dreary and boring apartment complex just outside the door always takes people's breath away. You feel like you're stepping into a palace, similar to Versailles or the period rooms at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The biggest difference is that you can actually sit on the furniture here.
I could go on and on about my love of this apartment. But as beautiful as it always seems to be, nothing beats the way it looks just before a party. My brother and his ex go all out: ribbons, fresh flowers, and beautiful multicolored pastry displays, always reminding me of one of my favorite films: Marie Antoinette. The details of the party display are just as intricate and analyzed as the room's construction was- like a high-profile art installation.
Sunday was the setting of just such a party, coming in time for Valentine's Day. It was in fact the second Valentine's Day party held there, with last year's party being so popular that the hosts decided to repeat it. I was jealous of not being able to attend the last one, so naturally I was pretty excited to hear the news that there was going to be another.
And it was as great as I expected it to be. A creative drawing of cupid with an AK-47 sat on the flat screen tv monitor hanging on the wall, and light techno rhythms played in the background. Within an hour the entire apartment was packed with old friends and new acquaintances, everyone chatting each other up and having a great time. I was kept surprisingly busy with all the people I knew there, and with all the people commenting on my looks. I had a bright red dress on and achingly high heels, but everyone loved it. And I have to admit, so did I :)
Did I mention that cupid showed up too? This party was too great for even him to miss....
Oh I want some more of those macaroons!
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