Cocktails and Dreams

Some of my favorite holiday memories have stemmed from cocktail parties with friends. They're where nobody takes themselves too seriously, high heels are always banned, and gifts like the fish bag are a welcome addition. As much as I love getting dressed up for a beautiful dinner this time of year, there's also something to be said for consuming cheap wine and frozen appetizers while wearing elastic pants. Don't judge, you know you love it.

(massimo giacon & alessi's nativity at A+R Store, handlebar mustache corkscrew from Fred Flare, lacquer bar cart by Jonathan Adler, vino wine glasses from Crate and Barrel, eno’s blow bowls from A+R Store, ice buckets by Iomoi, elf candleholder from CB2)

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Weekly Whiteout - Wonderland Style

What’s fun and fresh and white all over? Holiday brunch with your girlfriends of course! Sans kids. And husbands. And red wine. Hmmm, okay, maybe red wine.

(estate dinnerware at Neiman Marcus, radiant votive from Anthropologie, paper flower wreath from West Elm, dessert table by Amy Atlas, snowball fight decorations from Anthropologie, scalloped cake stand at Williams Sonoma)

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Tinsel for Two

I'm a December baby, as is my mom, and for that reason she's always made it a magical month for our family. From perfectly wrapped gifts to endless white twinkly lights, my mom has a way of making everything beautiful, including her dining table. Every night leading up to the New Year is a celebration, though it's never the same look. (Baffling.) So, I thought I'd continue the tradition this week by bringing you five days of celebratory fun. Frun!

Today is dedicated to the newly married couple, who'd rather spend Christmas Eve snuggled up by the fire than cooking in the kitchen. Forget the turkey, these two are perfectly happy drinking their dinner and heading straight to dessert. Wondering what sugary treat they'll enjoy?? Why it's chocolate fondue complete with fruit and cheesecake bites for dipping. That's right, Melting Pot style. Live it up, lovahs...next year has your in-laws written alllll over it.

(red sequin stocking from Pier 1, portable fireplace, gala fondue set at Crate and Barrel, cashmere throw at Restoration Hardware, red Chanel lipstick, Mr. and Mrs. Cocktail Set at Furbish Studio)

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