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A Cozy Christmas Party

Dec 19
Cozy Christmas Party - lemonthistle.blogspot.com

Last week we hosted a Cozy Christmas Party for Shane and my church small groups. I had so much fun working with a couple of the girls to dream up this party. We wanted to make it casual and easy to pop by after work (we chose a Thursday since everyone is so busy on the weekends leading up to Christmas), with great food and to be super cozy. I’m thrilled with how it came together.

Cozy Christmas Party - lemonthistle.blogspot.com
Cozy Christmas Party - lemonthistle.blogspot.com
Cozy Christmas Party - lemonthistle.blogspot.com
Cozy Christmas Party - lemonthistle.blogspot.com
Cozy Christmas Party - lemonthistle.blogspot.com

I printed off these free invites from A Pair of Pears. I was also looking at these ones from them as well but didn’t have time to track down kraft paper.

Cozy Christmas Party - lemonthistle.blogspot.com
Cozy Christmas Party - lemonthistle.blogspot.com

We did take the time to track down some pinecones though! After hiking up some trails with my super-crafty friend Kristin and only finding little ugly ones, we were driving home and saw an amazing tree in one of the parking lots on the way home. Figures! The -15 weather tired us out, but we made it home with more than enough to put together this gold tipped pinecone garland. We used the how-to from The Sweetest Occasion’s gold leaf pinecone garland, but painted them instead of using fancy gold leaf.

Cozy Christmas Party - lemonthistle.blogspot.com
Cozy Christmas Party - lemonthistle.blogspot.com

 

Cozy Christmas Party - lemonthistle.blogspot.com

The kitchen island was filled with all the appies, so we could use the dining table and buffet for the fun stuff: a s’mores station and hot cocoa bar! Aren’t these cupcakes amazing? If there were a prize for the best looking party food, Shara would have won.
Cozy Christmas Party - lemonthistle.blogspot.com

Cozy Christmas Party - lemonthistle.blogspot.com

 

Cozy Christmas Party - lemonthistle.blogspot.com
Cozy Christmas Party - lemonthistle.blogspot.com

We ate, drank, and even snuck in a couple games (my favourite part of any evening).  It was also the eve of a couple birthdays, so we celebrated with s’mores.

Cozy Christmas Party - lemonthistle.blogspot.com
Cozy Christmas Party - lemonthistle.blogspot.com

I’d love to make this a yearly tradition. Delicious and so much fun.  I’d love to hear if you have any yearly traditions with your friends!

XO -C

Category: EntertainTag: Christmas, Decorations, Holidays, Party, Party Decor, Party Food, Winter
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  1. apartment-wife.com

    Dec 23 at 8:19 am

    What a fun idea- looks like everyone had a good time and enjoyed lots of delicious treats :) the birthday s’mores are absolutely precious – how cute for a winter birthday?

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  2. Shelby

    Jan 03 at 3:58 pm

    What a fun winter gathering! I love all of the details and decor : )

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    • Colleen

      Jan 03 at 4:41 pm

      Thanks for visiting Shelby! We had a bunch of fun… sometimes in the middle of winter, a party is just what you need.

      Reply
  3. Debbie

    Nov 18 at 7:21 am

    Love this idea. Would be so fun after a sleigh ride!! Going to have to put this on our winter bucket list. ?

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    • Colleen Pastoor

      Dec 02 at 6:33 pm

      Thanks so much Debbie! I don’t think I’ve ever been on a sleigh ride- but this would be perfect if I do one day!

      Reply

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