There's nothing I love more during the Christmas Holidays than to entertain family and friends! But if you dread at the thought of hosting a Holiday Party, fear not! We have put together some easy but stylish tips, tricks and recipes for a Christmas Holidays Cocktail & Appetizers Party that will help you look like the hostess with the mostess, without breaking a sweat! 😉
Hey party lovers, I'm so exited to announce that our issue 15 is finally out for your viewing and festive pleasure!! :) Our Holiday Party & Gift Guide 2016 is bursting at the seams with incredible party eye candy, Holiday recipes, festive crafts, DIY decorations and all you need to style this season's celebrations!
DIY Geometric Hand Stamped Party Napkins
These DIY table napkins are perfect for a modern Christmas table ! They also ma k e for a fun handmade (and very last minute!) gift. Plus, once you know you can hand stamp basic fabrics so easily, you'll never be stuck for unique linens to match your table or home decor! ;)
Fruity & Boozy British Christmas Pudding Recipe
Christmas pudding's a traditional dessert served in Britain at Christmas . You may have come across it in one of the Happy Potter movies (flaming Christmas pudding). And if you're a fan of Downton Abbey , this will recipe will totally speak to you!
DIY Origami Paper Christmas Trees
When it comes to creating a table centerpiece (or any decor for that matter) that's original and inexpensive, I turn to paper! Bonus points if you can re-purpose, re-use or recycle papers you may already have around the home, like I did for my Origami Christmas Trees table centerpiece this year.
My Black & Gold Christmas Party Tablescape
This year, I started re-decorating my office and was immersed in a color palette and all matter of pretty, geometric, gold objects since summer. And I just can't get enough of it!! So much so, that I decide to inject a little black and gold, geometric action into my Christmas table decor. As always, there are lots of simple and DIY details that are also easy on your wallet , so anyone can copy the look!
Recipe | Scottish Shortbread Christmas Tree Cookies
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.