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A Housewarming Cocktail Party

February 13, 2011
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Easy Party Decor

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Kevin Sharkey christened his newly renovated space alongside friends and colleagues with a glittering cocktail party. There was food, fun, and an extra side of glamour.

Kevin and friends toast his new apartment -- filled with silver and white balloons for the occasion.

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Seating Arrangements

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Guests take seats (that includes the shearling throw) in the living room to enjoy champagne, conversation, and incredible views.

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Orange Accents

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Kevin's beloved collection of Hermes boxes is cleverly stored in the shower and adds a bold kick of color to the bathroom. 

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Inventive Ice Bucket

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What makes a better over-the-top ice bucket than a brand-new bathtub? Kevin's tub holds bottles of Veuve Clicquot champagne while he and Alexis Stewart enjoy the party.

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Cool Cookie Cake

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In lieu of a traditional dessert tray, Kevin opted for a whimsical stacked Oreo tower -- complete with sparkler candles.

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Cocktail Table

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Kevin set up a bar in the dining room -- showcasing his sterling silver barware and his new table tennis paddles -- monogrammed, of course.

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Host Duties

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Kevin --  framed in red lipstick -- samples the champagne as the party gets started.

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Deviled Eggs with a Twist

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Dirty deviled eggs (spiked with olives) are served on Martha Stewart Collection Whiteware cake stands.

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Outdoor Party

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Nick Anderson and guest take the party out to Kevin's balcony which offers incredible views of the Hudson River and New Jersey skyline.

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Game Room

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A spirited game of table tennis begins on Kevin's dining room table.

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Ping-Pong Party

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Party guest Ian returns a winning shot.

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Spectator Sport

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The spirited games drew a crowd of pretty spectators. 

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Player Participation

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Guest Thomas Joseph playing another round with a monogrammed paddle. 

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Caviar Station

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A guest spoons some caviar on a toast point. The silver bowl is from Kevin's collection of antique pieces.

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Kitchen Detail

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While the dress is black tie, the vibe is casual and fun. Case in point: drinks and conversation on the kitchen countertops.

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Table-Tennis Tournament

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Alexis Stewart prepares to serve up another winning shot as Thomas Joseph enjoys the game. 

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Mirror Scoreboard

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Making full use of the dining room's reflective wall, Kevin and his guest kept tabs on the game with a makeshift (and chic) scoreboard that was easily wiped clean.

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Colorful Tray

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Keeping score is easy with a silver tray of Chanel lipsticks close at hand.

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Night Game

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The spirited matches went on late into the evening.

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Statuesque Party Guest

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Kevin's Guan Yin Buddha figure was a calm presence before the party started. 

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Kevin and Alexis

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The host and Martha's daughter take a relaxing break in the library. 

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Champagne Cocktail

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Alexis Stewart samples the party's libation.

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In the Library

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Kevin's guests peruse some of the library's art and design books. 

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Well-Heeled Crowd

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The dress code was fun and festive -- as evidenced by this pair of Giuseppe Zanotti heels. 

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The Game Continues

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Kevin's guest Jared LaFrenais comes up with the winning shot. 

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    1 of 25 Easy Party Decor
    2 of 25 Seating Arrangements
    3 of 25 Orange Accents
    4 of 25 Inventive Ice Bucket
    5 of 25 Cool Cookie Cake
    6 of 25 Cocktail Table
    7 of 25 Host Duties
    8 of 25 Deviled Eggs with a Twist
    9 of 25 Outdoor Party
    10 of 25 Game Room
    11 of 25 Ping-Pong Party
    12 of 25 Spectator Sport
    13 of 25 Player Participation
    14 of 25 Caviar Station
    15 of 25 Kitchen Detail
    16 of 25 Table-Tennis Tournament
    17 of 25 Mirror Scoreboard
    18 of 25 Colorful Tray
    19 of 25 Night Game
    20 of 25 Statuesque Party Guest
    21 of 25 Kevin and Alexis
    22 of 25 Champagne Cocktail
    23 of 25 In the Library
    24 of 25 Well-Heeled Crowd
    25 of 25 The Game Continues

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