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:
- Peppermint Bark
- Harvest Pumpkin Cupcakes with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
- Christmas Tree Brownies
- Spicy Gingerbread Men
- Pretzel-Kiss Candies
- Christmas Wassail (set up on a crockpot on the table… also not a drop left at the end of the party)
NOICE
i want to cuddle in front of that fireplace with my booK! and be served all those delicious foods while i play with my cute niece! I’m glad her hair is finding it’s way into a more natural sideways part :)
The food all looks delicious and festive! I especially like the Christmas tree brownies and cheese/tomato/olive tree. I will have to borrow those ideas next Christmas! I hope you are having a wonderful time with your family!
what a beautiful fireplace! your home looks so cozy and inviting. and I’m sure you were a wonderful hostess. : )
Everything looks beautiful–the apartment, the food…. I made the pretzel things with a rolo on top of the pretzel and topped with a peanut m & m. That was really yummy too.