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BDG Holiday Party & Wine Swap

The Boston Design Guide Team celebrated their Annual Holiday Party yesterday at BDG Editor/Publisher Melanie Kaplan's beautiful home, which was decorated in full holiday fashion. Small Christmas trees and holiday accents could be found in every room in the house, and fires roared while Christmas music played.

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BDG Art Director Julie Kelly with Writer Sandy Giardi

Annual Holiday Party

Web Editor Jennifer Harvey with BDG Team Members Jenna Kidd and Stefanie Schefter

The get-together began mid-day and lasted all afternoon - the team enjoyed delicious cheese and butternut squash hummus, and an outstanding meal prepared by Melanie herself. The meal included codfish cakes, quinoa-stuffed eggplant, potato latkes, and a fresh arugula salad. 

Account Manager Maureen Lampert preparing food with Melanie Kaplan

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Melanie presenting the delicious food

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Account Managers Sharon Litchfield, Maureen Lampert, and Ellie Benson

The team then did a Yankee Wine Swap, which was a take on the traditional Yankee Swap.

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Maureen with the Kim Crawford wine she selected

First, each member put the wine they brought and wrapped into the center of the room. Then, everybody chose a number out of a hat, which determined when they would get their turn to pick a wine. After the first person picks a wine, every subsequent person has the opportunity to take the wine of the people who have already selected theirs. It's a little confusing, but definitely a lot of fun! You don't know until the last person takes their turn whether or not you will be able to keep the wine you chose.

The afternoon concluded with an exchange of gifts and inspiring words for the future. Boston Design Guide is looking forward to 2015 with high hopes and big plans!

 

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