Christmas Movie Night

What do you do when it snows all night and closes your work the next day?  You stay home, throw on some comfy fleece and watch Christmas movies all day.

It rarely snows in Portland, Oregon so when it does we get out and enjoy it.   I've always liked making mini snowmen over regular sized snowmen.  They're just so cute and easy to make.  As you can see these snowmen are having a little party.  Candyfetti™ from Sweetsindeed adds a little colour to this party. It's like confetti and every party needs confetti.

After playing in the snow it was time to warm up and relax with some Christmas movies.  December is such a busy month and it seems like there's never time to just relax. So a snow day makes for a great reason to just enjoy doing nothing.  These are just some of our favorite Christmas movies. We have the classics too.  Do you have a favorite Christmas movie? Leave me a comment and let me know.

Playing in the snow makes my hands cold so before we sat down to watch some movies I set up a little hot cocoa bar. 

I like to party up my hot cocoa with sprinkles, peppermint sticks, a dash of flavor and marshmallows. I like to make my hot cocoa look like it came from a fancy coffee shop.

I really like adding marshmallows to my hot cocoa and these marshmallow pops by Shari's Berries  are perfect. The little sprinkles remind me of a party and these pops melt right in the cocoa.

Snacks are a must while watching movies and the classic assorted truffle box from Shari's Berries  has a little something for every one. These little truffles pop in your mouth just like popcorn.  I like that there is white chocolate included in the mix because I like white chocolate the best.  My man went for the dark chocolate.  Can you tell we were excited about the snow!

With Christmas a few weeks away there's still time to host a movie night.  The beauty of a Christmas movie night is they're so easy to do last minute.  You don't need to decorate because you already have Christmas decor up, you can stream movies if you don't own any and treats abound this time of year.

Shop this party:
Styling and photography by Fizzy Party
Little hat on the snowman: Fancy That PDX 
Candyfetti™: Sweets Indeed 
Gingerbread men Mugs: Crate and Barrel 
White cake plate: World Market 
HoHo platter: Michaels 
Marshmallow pops and chocolate truffles: Shari's Berries 

Gourmet Chocolate

Valentine's Day is coming and chocolates are high on the list for gifts. Do you splurge and buy gourmet chocolates? Are they worth it?

If they're Maggie Louise Confections they are. I had seen these chocolates in magazines and on her Instagram . Her chocolates are beautiful.  Now I'm a sugar girl myself. Not really into chocolate. But these chocolates are so pretty.  So when she had a sale I jumped on it. 

Gourmet chocolates deserve great packaging and these did not disappoint. The box was nestled and insulated inside the shipping box and wrapped in cheetah print tissue.  I love the cheetah print tissue paper but I use bright pink to match my logo. 

The chocolate box is tied with a bow and includes the story of Maggie Louise Chocolates on one side

And a great saying with pictures of the pretty chocolates on the other side.  I loved the insert so much I'm going to have Small Moments create something for me to include with my products.  Great packaging makes people happy. 

How beautiful are these chocolates. Dark chocolate jewels with vanilla bean ganache, white chocolate letter tiles and white chocolate hearts with malted milk ganache. 

I'm not a dark chocolate fan. I know it's good for you but I just don't like the taste. My friends however do like dark chocolate so I served them at my Galentine's Brunch. There was not a piece of jeweled dark chocolate left. 

This post was in no way sponsored by Maggie Louise Confections.   I just always wanted to try these chocolates so I finally bought some.

Would you or have you splurged on Maggie Louise Confections?
Tell me about it. I loved to hear your thoughts. 

Woo Hoo!! Wednesday

Today is truly a WOO HOO!! day.  Monday I was having one of those days where I was disgusted with people and their, It's all about ME attitude.  I have to ride the train to work and in the mornings there's no seats when I get on. Now I don't mind, I actually like to stand, I train surf. I have great balance because of it.  But yesterday a 70ish year young woman got on with a cane and no one was getting up for her. They all had their noses buried in their phones and E-Readers. Now I am not one to keep my mouth shut.  I may be little but I'm mighty. Just as I was about to same something a woman got up. Lucky for her ;)

Then on the way home, I'm stopped at a red light in the turn lane.  Light turns green and the walk signal comes on.  A man with a baby in a stroller starts across the cross walk and 3 cars cut right in front of him! HELLO!!! Pedestrians have the right of way and do you not see the baby!  Slow down people.
Very frustrating day.

Until I came home and checked in on my Facebook page and saw that Chocolate Chocolate and more Chocolate  gave me an AWARD!!

I am beyond thrilled. This changed my  mood completely about people. Especially after I read all the wonderful things Ms. Chocolate :) had to say about my blog.  A HUGE thank you.

The rules that come with the award state that I need to pass the award onto 5 blogs that I adore. Only 5, I have some serious thinking to do fans.