Winter Warmers Part II: Consummate Hosts

Just as the winter temps were setting in, two of our favorite entertainers welcomed us into their warm & lovely homes. Enjoy some ambience courtesy of our consummate hosts, Daniel and Candace. We can thank them for throwing some of the peachiest parties west of Broad.

Friendsgiving: Chez Daniel

Friendsgiving, which typically falls the Sunday before Thanksgiving, is rumored by many to be their favorite holiday of the year. Daniel (or D$, as he is affectionately known), outdid himself once again, opening the doors of Wharton Heights to 150 of his closest friends. Clawfoot bathtubs filled to the brim with beverages and enough gourmet comfort food to feed a colony of hibernating foodies were par for the course, but there was something about this year’s gathering that was particularly infectious. Perhaps it was the glow of the guests, or the abundance of babies…whatever it was, the memories were enough to sustain us all season.
HyLo Boutiques Daniel McLaughlin Friendsgiving

Greer made a stunning entrance:

HyLo Boutiques Daniel McLaughlin Friendsgiving

Guests mingled in preparation for the feast:

HyLo Boutiques Daniel McLaughlin Friendsgiving

D$ and his perfectly crisped delicious roast:

HyLo Boutiques Daniel McLaughlin Friendsgiving

Jen, already riding a food high:

HyLo Boutiques Daniel McLaughlin Friendsgiving

Molly and Matt looked calm and content before the binge:

HyLo Boutiques Daniel McLaughlin Friendsgiving Molly O'Neill

Blake awaited the satisfying first bite:

HyLo Boutiques Daniel McLaughlin Friendsgiving

Bela and baby had a moment pre-feast:

HyLo Boutiques Daniel McLaughlin Friendsgiving Bela Shehu

Tennyson applauded D$’s speech. (We applaud her wall treatments!)

HyLo Boutiques Daniel McLaughlin Friendsgiving

And then the feasting began.

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Eye Candy at Candace’s

When our dear friend Candace stepped into her Grad Hospital abode, she was (nearly) surprised to find a slew of friends lying in wait to celebrate her birthday. We think if anything, her guests were more surprised to find her exquisite living space in such mint condition! We can all take a cue for accidental hospitality from Candace.

HyLo Boutiques Candace Shane Birthday

The birthday girl welcomed a special guest:

HyLo Boutiques Candace Shane Birthday

Bela, the animatrice:

HyLo Boutiques Candace Shane Birthday Bela Shehu

HyLo Boutiques Candace Shane Birthday

Brien of FedNuts cast an eye toward the treats on display:

HyLo Boutiques Candace Shane Birthday Brien Murphy

The lady and her lucky man shared a dance:

HyLo Boutiques Candace Shane Birthday

Another lucky man, another lady of the Co-Op:

HyLo Boutiques Candace Shane Birthday

Melissa of Good Dog rounded out the good times:

HyLo Boutiques Candace Shane Birthday

And Calvin just can’t wait for the next chance to celebrate. See you soon, buddy!