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 

Surrounded by Plaid Among the Trees

Welcome back to part two of Embracing the plaid trend this holiday season.  I took the Christmas party outdoors this year and instead of having a Christmas Open House  party we went and hunted for the perfect tree.

 Plaid is SO hot during the holiday season and can be found every where right now.  And it looks fabulous among all the trees at the tree farm.  Whether you cut down a tree or go faux a hot chocolate bar is a must and so easy to do.

Since we were out at a tree farm and there was just a small group of us I kept the hot cocoa bar simple.

I was blown away by the cookies Creating Awesomenessity  made.  When I placed my order I sent her my Pinterest inspiration board and this is what she created.  Aren't they just the cutest!!

Hot cocoa and donuts just go together and fueled us before the hunt.  Even with a little rain, these mini donuts were still delicious.

Party tip: Save yourself some time and stress and buy store bought or bakery cupcakes.   Liners that match your theme, sprinkles and cupcake toppers dress up store bought cupcakes and give them the wow factor.

Dress up your hot cocoa with fun sprinkles and mini donuts and prepare for the hunt.

Load up your thermos with hot cocoa to keep you warm as you walk the tree farm looking for the perfect tree.

Have a little fun at the tree farm by bringing props to help your friends know that you've found the one.

Walking around a tree farm to find the perfect tree can work up a thirst. Depending on how long it takes you to find the perfect tree.  Some people can pull up to a tree farm and pick out their tree within 5 minutes. Others need to take their time and walk all over the farm to be sure they don't leave the perfect one behind.

Not all people like root beer but I do and thought it would be fun to create some tags to match the party theme. Root Deer anyone?  :) hee hee

Are you inspired?  I hope so!! If you are, shop this party here ⇩⇩

Styling, concept, and photography by Fizzy Party
Plaid pillow: Shutterfly 
Location: Sleighbells Gift Shop and Tree Farm 
Graphics: Small Moments 
White fur table runner: TJ Maxx
Plaid table linen: Joann Fabric and Craft 
Gold glitter box, truck with trees, glitter deer and black straws: Michaels
Buffalo check cups, mini wood trees, little trees and fur pillow: Target 
Tree and truck paper and felt banner: Inkberry 
Red cake plate: World Market 
Retro thermos: Suddenly Surrounded by Taxidermy
Cookies: Creating Awesomenessity 
Cupcake toppers: Fancy and Fold
Mini donuts: Green Mountain Mini Baked 
Green sugar, Mini candy cane sprinkles, holly sprinkles: Wilton 

Holiday Open House

After Thanksgiving everyone gets so busy. I like to make sure I get some time in with my girlfriends before the craziness begins and I don't see them until mid-January. A casual open house style party works perfectly.  Friends can drop by when they can without feeling like they have to rush to get to the party on time. An open house style party is one where guests can drop by anytime between the hours you set the party for. For open house parties I keep the food simple and stress free by serving foods that don't need to stay warm or cold. Treats work great for this. 

The holidays call for fun invitations and confetti. The Confetti Bar can create custom confetti to match your party theme. 

To play off the theme of the invitations guests could choose from ginger soda,

Or gingerbread hot cocoa. I love how Gingerhead cookies matched the snow flakes on the mugs.

I can't help myself with the details. These little gingerbread men candies floating on top of clouds of whipped cream are so cute. 

Friends filled their plates with mini gingerbread donuts from 
Green Mountain Mini Baked and cookies from Gingerhead cookies while enjoying a relaxing time catching up.

I love these plates from Create Ur Plate. You can get them to match any party theme. The little guy missing his leg ties in with the invitation perfectly. Again with the details. I can't help it!

No get together at my house would be complete without a party favor and a thank you note. I love to hand write a thank you for attending note. It's more personal and meaningful. 

Winter weather takes a toll on our skin so I made gingerbread sugar scrub for my friends.  Not only does it leave your skin soft, it makes your shower smell like Christmas. 

Cute custom made sugar scrub labels were created by Small Moments. 

Cheers! to open house parties and good times with friends. It's really easy to host one. Decorate up the house, invite some friends over, bake or pick up some treats and enjoy a little relaxing time with your friends before the holiday craziness begins. 

Vendors:
Fizzy Party- Concept, styling,, tulle poms, photography
Tiny Prints- Invitations, thank you cards and napkins
Small Moments- Drink and sugar scrub labels 
Sparkling Sweets Boutique- Marshmallow pops
Gingerhead Cookies- Cookies
Green Mountain Mini Baked- Mini gingerbread donuts
Create Ur Plate- Plates
The Confetti Bar-Confetti
Fancy & Fold- Oh Snap paper sticks

Hot Chocolate, Mini Bundt Party

I LOVE Christmas movies!  So I invited a friend over to watch one and have hot cocoa and mini bundts.  Now I could have just made her a hot chocolate and handed her a mini bundt on a plate.  But why not fizzy it  up a little.  It's easy. Even if it's a spur of the moment get together.  

I dressed up the table with snow batting. Added some glittery snowflakes for background and put the hot cocoa toppings in cute Christmas dishes.

Mmm festive hot cocoa.  I had 3 different kinds of whipped topping too.  Caramel, chocolate and peppermint. Adding a little peppermint schnapps to your cocoa makes it extra tasty.

Gingerbread mini bundts got their festive on with a snowy glaze and edible holly leaves.