I am a huge fan of the hit American TV show Gossip Girl, which is about the trial and tribulations of rich upper east side teens who go to a private high school.
A few weeks ago when Vincent returned from New York, he announced that a big New York TV celebrity was coming to Paris for New Years and that he or she would stop by our house. Of course, I tried harder than Lucy tried when she wanted to be in one of Ricky's nightclub shows to find out who it was, but no matter how much I cajoled, manipulated, and tricked Vincent, he would not tell who it was.
So I surrendered to the surprise and went about my business of planning my new Years eve fete. I invited 12 friends and we planned a menu of foie gras, lemon risotto, Caesar salad, Laduree macarons, chocolates, and Champagne.
The dinner started at about 9PM and and at about 10PM my friend's teenage daughter walked in with an entourage of about 12 friends and the mystery celeb guest.It turned out to be Connor Paolo from Gossip Girl, who plays Eric, the gay younger brother of the main character Serena van der Woodsen. Of course I was swept away and immediately told Connor that I was a fan and religiously watched the show every week. He was just as adorable and sweet as he appears on the show, and we chatted for a while before the restless gang left to go to the Eiffel Tower for the stroke of midnight. After my fill of celebrity, I got back to the party and we celebrated the night away. We had a international crowd including friends from New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Amsterdam.
It was a perfect New Years Eve celebrating with good food, an opportunity to hang out with teenage heartthrob, and most important of all, warm and wonderful friends.
Happy New Year to all and hope you had a great New Years Eve too.
xoxo
I am pleased as punch to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Tours, which are 3-hour walking tours I will personally be leading. The Eye Prefer Paris Tour includes many of the places I have written about such as small museums & galleries, restaurants, cafes & food markets, secret addresses, fashion & home boutiques, parks, and much more.
I look forward to meeting you on my tours and it will be my pleasure and delight to show you my insiders Paris.
Check it out at www.eyepreferparistours.com
my favorite photo is the last one on the post of you and vinnie. xxo
Posted by: elizabeth | January 01, 2009 at 09:46 PM
Happy New year! I look forward to seeing you when we all return this summer. Will you be around in August? I know most folks flee the city at that time.
Posted by: Pamela | January 02, 2009 at 04:58 AM
Happy New Year! It was lovely meeting you in August. See you next time I'm in Paris! Bonne année!
Posted by: Doomed to be Fabulous | January 03, 2009 at 05:43 AM
I am sooooo jealous I can hardly stand it! Prince Harry used to be my dream, fantasy date (& he's still just about the most sexy guy on the planet); however, ever since I first saw Connor Paolo on Gossip Girl, he instantly became my all-time favorite, dream fantasy date - you are so lucky!
And I just knew intuitively that he would be in person as sweet and adorable as he appears on tv!
XOXOXO B
Congratulations on the most perfect New Year's party one could ever dream up!
Posted by: B | January 03, 2009 at 02:01 PM
You are so lucky, I'm very jealous. Plus...Laduree macarons and champagne. I better on the guest list for next years New Years Eve party!
Posted by: YSLGuy | January 03, 2009 at 06:26 PM