Last night, the Handsome Husband and I were invited to a charity dinner put on by Sandy Daniels of the Segerstrom Family for her charity "Festival of Children".  It was HOT outside and until the sun went down we were baking, but we enjoyed a wonderful dinner with HH's colleagues in a beautiful venue.

The theme was "Old Hollywood" and the invitations featured Grahman's Chinese on a starry night with  lights.  Invitations set the tone for every party, so I was excited to see how they decorated.  The tables were simple, elegant and yet dramatic:  silver tablecloths, silver chairs and beautiful centerpieces made of gorgeous red roses.  The food was chinese and it was delicious, they had a candy bar with all kinds of old fashion candy (this was a huge hit) and even a hot dog bar.  They also had macaroni and cheese and chili for those who didn't like chinese food.  An open bar kept everyone happy.  The food tables where decorated with reels of film and gold stars and "The Brown Derby" was where you could get a drink.   The event took place at South Coast Plaza, outside, between Tiffany's and Macy's.  There is a beautiful space with pools of water where the foot bridge begins that connects SCP and Crystal Court and it is strung with wonderful outdoor lights, perfect for a wonderful party.  I wish I had taken pics, but I chose not to take a purse and had nowhere to put a phone etc.