I wanted to share some photos from our Christmas party last week. Unfortunately, we were too busy hosting to think about photos during the party, but we got some shots beforehand.
I spent the day before baking and preparing. This little cutie and I had fun in the kitchen!
Elliott and I eagerly prepared our house for this event, and I think we gave the impression that we are [almost] settled in! Elliott had a fire going in our “hobbity” fireplace to keep our guests warm:
The other half of our living room:
I made a Christmas tree cheese plate and added sundried tomatoes from the local market and green olives grown and harvested by our neighbors. The “star” atop the tree is a mushroom; I used the tip of a knife to press the star shape into it. This was a huge hit! After the party, not a scrap of the tree remained.
And many desserts, including the sweetest mandarins from our neighbors’ groves:
I did hours of research on recipes before this party. Here are links to some tried-and-true goodies:
I wanted to share some photos from our Christmas party last week. Unfortunately, we were too busy hosting to think about photos during the party, but we got some shots beforehand.
I spent the day before baking and preparing. This little cutie and I had fun in the kitchen!
Elliott and I eagerly prepared our house for this event, and I think we gave the impression that we are [almost] settled in! Elliott had a fire going in our “hobbity” fireplace to keep our guests warm:
The other half of our living room:
I made a Christmas tree cheese plate and added sundried tomatoes from the local market and green olives grown and harvested by our neighbors. The “star” atop the tree is a mushroom; I used the tip of a knife to press the star shape into it. This was a huge hit! After the party, not a scrap of the tree remained.
And many desserts, including the sweetest mandarins from our neighbors’ groves:
I did hours of research on recipes before this party. Here are links to some tried-and-true goodies:
I’ve also been writing a loooooong grocery list in preparation for a shopping trip this afternoon. Elliott’s staff are invited to our home for a potluck Christmas party this Thursday, and I’m covering drinks and desserts. So far I’m thinking apple pie, pumpkin ginger muffins, peppermint bark, decorated gingerbread cookies (or maybe these fabulous brownies?), pretzel candy cane kiss candy, and definitely this fabulous cheese board!
