…We found ourselves in Athens! Although we spotted no partridges or turtle doves in the fruit-laden orange trees that line downtown streets and squares, we were struck by the festive sounds and colors of cylindrical bells fashioned from tin cans.
Gently tinkling tin-can bells adorn citrus trees in downtown Athens
Also on the second day of Christmas, we tagged along as Jules’ Owner-Chef Anita Baglaneas–always on the lookout for ideas she can adopt or improvise upon when planning catered events back home–roamed Athens streets.
“I’m not at all tech-savvy, but I’m a really visual person and I have a new iPhone,” Anita explained. “So whenever I see something that might even remotely be applied to the business of catering, I stop and point and shoot!”
These colorful Athens’ street wares caught Anita’s eye
Don’t be surprised if Jules’ table decor reflects Athens’ streets
“And I do this in far less exotic places than Athens,” Anita continued. “For example, the other day in a Christmas Tree Shop in Natick I photographed equipment we may decide to use for some other purpose. And I picked up a spice rack constructed like little steps, as a sample to share with Jules’ Event Managers. ‘Would this spice rack work as a vehicle for multi-colored shooter glasses?’ I’ll ask them. “They’re all creative thinkers, so they’re likely to come up with other ideas, but this was what I had in mind.”
Did icy, December branches inspire this sweet table?
Jules Catering sets a nice table, even without fruit-laden branches or plump, painted fruit
Next time we check in with Anita, we’ll be sure to inquire.
Photo Credits: Liz Muir
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