Legally Blonde's Proceedings

Y'all remember that I was super into the Royal Wedding last year?  (If you are new to the blog, I had a little shindig ).  I'm thinking that I may have to repurpose some of the decorations and have a Diamond Jubilee party this June! I know it's not as popular of a celebration for the mainstream folks out there, but for this Anglophile, I'm kind of obsesses with the plans.  Though there are several events planned, the grandest event is a 1000 boat flotilla which will travel down the Thames.  Boris, London's mayor, has promised that it is going to be grander than the summer Olympics (which are taking place in London town as well).  Here are some artist renderings of the event... In case you are wondering what in the heck the Diamond Jubilee is all about, it is to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years as the monarch (she hits 60 years on February 6th, but the celebration is planned for June).  She is currently the second longest serving ...

What a brilliant & glorious day!  Could it have been any more perfect?  Here's a Royal Wrap-Up: After approximately 3 hours of sleep, my alarm sounded at 2:50 a.m. and I sprung out of bed to brush my teeth, put up my hair, and go wake my guests.  My friends Lisa and Suzanna were spending the night, and we all began watching the coverage at 3:00 a.m, and there were some friends communicating via Twitter and Text messages, and my Mom on e-mail too.  I'll get to my thoughts about the good and bad in a minute, but first, let's talk about my Royal Watch Party! Here's a look at the accommodations that I provided my guests for the night... In addition to my guest bedroom, I rearranged my office and brought in the trundle part of my daybed Not the prettiest, but this way everyone had their own room. Both guests found that I had left two very important things for the next morning on their bed... a copy of the official programme... ...