Okay, so the traditional Scottish shortbread cookie aren't really meant to be "Christmas trees". They're just baked in a round cake pan, then cut into triangles. But I think if you dip them in chocolate and sprinkle with sugar stars like I did, they totally look the part, don't you think? :) Therefore PERFECT for Christmas and Holiday parties!
Party Food | Brazilian Brigadeiro Truffles Recipe
Truffles are synonymous with Christmas for me. They are super yummy and the perfect Holiday party sweet treat or homemade gift to make, to give and to EAT! And these Brazilian Truffles (Brigadeiro) are the creme de la creme of the truffle world!
Christmas Pink Party Tablescape and Free Printables
Ho ho hope you're having a great start to the Holidays! :p I personally LOVE the few days leading up to Christmas! All the excitement of counting the days, making sure all the shopping is done, halls are decked, presents are wrapped....honestly, it's a party-gal's dream. Crazy busy. But that's just the way we like it!! Speaking of party gals, if you haven't seen it yet, our Holidays Guide this year boasts some incredible party ideas, crafts and recipes from our fave party bloggers - so go take a peek to get your more festive inspiration, like today's Pink Holiday Tablescape and FREE printable gift tags !
Christmas Party Ideas | North Pole Breakfast
Christmas is 'round the corner! Can you believe it?! One of my favorite traditions in our house, is the Christmas themed breakfast . Whether on Christmas eve, a few days before or Christmas morning itself, going all out this time of year to treat the little ones is all part of the joy! Most week days it's our schedules and 'routine' breakfast rituals that take over. And since kids wake up at silly o' clock at Christmas anyways, you might a swell roll with it! Plus, it's also nice for me to prepare something a little more special and magical for my little elves ;)
DIY Santa Fondant Cupcake Toppers
Following on from yesterday's Santa inspired post, I thought I'd share the DIY for the cupcakes I made to match my Christmas Candyland desserts table . I used sugar paste f ondant and printable toppers to decorate the cupcakes. It's not rocket science - more like playing with modelling clay! :)
DIY Santa Claus Cake Pops Recipe
If you follow me on Instagram , you'd have seen a few sneak peeks of these cute Santa cake pops , and today I'm sharing the easy step-by-step tutorial. My seven year old daughter helped me with these ( you can see her little hands in the photos, bless ) and they are perfect to entertain little ones over the Holiday period.
I (Crissy) organized a Bunco party to celebrate my daughter’s 14th Birthday and her friends had so much fun that we decided to host a Holiday Mother/Daughter Bunco! If you have never played BUNCO, I strongly recommend to give a try! It is so much fun! You can find the rules HERE .
This Gingerbread House Decorating Party by our Crissy is styled with kids in mind, and the perfect party theme to keep them occupied at Christmas. But with so many adorable details, I'm sure it will appeal to the grown-ups too! This theme was one of my faves to design, and I can't wait to host a gingerbread decorating party with my kids this year! Thanks for the inspiration Crissy! ;)
My friend's parties always put a smile on my face at the very least. The uniqueness dazzles me, and the themes always surprise. Not sure what it is, but she also inspires me to rhyme. Take this Bumble Yeti inspired playdate for example, full of furry-licious details to make anyone's heart melt! Check out all the glittery drama as told by the glitter whisperer herself.
An Elf Cookie Decorating Holiday Kids Party
Christmas is only a few days away, and this week we have some super cool party ideas to help you keep the kids entertained during the Holidays! Starting with today's Elf Bakery Shop - A Cookie Decorating Party. Crissy and I worked in collaboration for three Holiday themed printable party collection this winter, including this red and green Elf Printable Party Kit. I LOVED designing those little elves for her, and as always, she did an incredible job styling it all!
Love it? Then Pin it! :) Red and white is one of my fave color palettes for Christmas, and today I'm sharing THE best DIY Christmas party ideas, recipes and tutorials from some of the most creative bloggers around. All in red and white, and handmade of course! Hope you feel inspired to have a go at something crafty this Christmas! There's a red and white idea for everyone - from recipes to DIY decor, handmade gifts and party styling!
An Italian Red & White Holiday Dinner Party
There's nothing better than celebrating the Holiday Season with an elegant dinner party for friends and family. And this stunning dinner party styled by the fabulously talented Mariah from Giggles Galore, appeals to me on so many levels. Least of all because of my Italian roots and love of all things pasta! :) Mariah styled this dinner party for Bird's Party Magazine last year , and she used our Winter Wonderland Printables for the tablescape, the pasta buffet and the desserts tables. I just LOVE how she customized the designs with ribbon and glitter sparkle!! ♥