Ree Drummond hosted a Valentine’s Day dinner at The Mercantile

We acquired this mantel once we first opened The Merc in 2016, and it cracks me up that now we have by no means managed to search out an precise use for it, or a everlasting spot for it. But it simply appears to pop up in essentially the most attention-grabbing locations! I beloved it right here close to the doorway of the occasion. I feel this needs to be its everlasting spot!

I’ve determined that ranunculus are a high three flower for me, subsequent to dahlias and hyacinths. And just about each different flower on earth. 😊 In the background you possibly can see the Kodak image moment—not actually Kodak in nature, however these of sure technology will know what I’m speaking about! Scroll to the following pic.

Ummm…how beautiful is that this? It’s sort of Enchanted Garden meets Rose Garden meets Prom meets Debutante Ball and I find it irresistible so, a lot. Great job, Merc crew!! (Keep scrolling to see what the backdrop seems to be like in visitor pictures…)

I all the time love attending to see the official pictures of every couple. Everyone will get snazzed up, and so many individuals wore pink/pink! This was such a candy couple.

Sheriff Terry and his lovely spouse, Dana, all the time attend the dinner. Terry is a fixture at The Mercantile, and so many guests know him nicely. He is not technically a sheriff, however that is what we name him as a result of he simply makes everybody really feel like every part’s gonna be okay. We love Terry!

I beloved this couple! So a lot enjoyable, and so they have been undoubtedly excited for an evening out. (I would like this rose wall in my home. That would go completely with our ranch decor, would not it?)

I really like that some {couples} purchase tickets collectively and are available as a bunch. And let’s discuss in regards to the type selections on this photo—LOVE! I am unable to determine which outfit I’d relatively put on, they’re each so beautiful. I feel I’d should go along with the pink as a result of I can by no means resist a puff sleeve!

Each yr of our occasion, now we have two or three good friend {couples} come, which is all the time an excellent time! (And I all the time love extra redhead illustration, in fact.)

This fella was celebrating a really important medical milestone, and it gave us all one thing additional to be glad about that evening. And on a superficial notice: What a cute gown! I might put on it as a tunic with leggings as a result of I have never proven my naked legs since 2005…however cute both manner!

We drew names for a present basket for the gals in the home; it contained a bunch of cute issues from The Merc retailer (together with that Mackenzie Childs teapot, oh my!)

The crew had enjoyable placing this basket collectively! I feel that physique spray known as “Men Don’t Stink” or one thing like that. I really like selecting out all of the cowboy gear for The Merc retailer. It’s considered one of my favourite classes!

Here’s a glimpse on the handed hors d’oeuvres the Merc cooks supplied. I could not presumably decide my favourite one; taste in all places!

It is all the time nice for our cooks to step up and prepare dinner in entrance of an occasion. Oscar answered questions from the viewers and defined every dish as he made it.

This made me snicker: He advised her to be prepared for dinner, that he was going to take her someplace particular. She had no concept what she was getting herself into, however they wound up having a good time! At least that is what they advised me…

Oh my gosh. This was a dinner in itself. Ravioli in a brown butter sauce with roasted squash. My dream dinner!

Filet with demi glace, roasted mushrooms, asparagus, and mashed potatoes. This can be Ladd Drummond’s supreme meal, maintain the mushrooms, maintain the asparagus, and maintain the demi glace. 😂 (I’ll simply eat his.)