Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Every year my husband Justin and I host our Annual Couple's Christmas Party. +

It's a wonderful evening with friends, food, games and lots of laughter!Here's a picture of candy bar table display for our guests.

Most years I try and pick a theme for the decor. Last year we had a cozy hot chocolate bar. This year 000000I wanted more of a magical, elegant, silver and gold winter wonderland feel.

I didn't want the table to look flat, but rather give the feel of heavenly snow covered hills. To achieve this whimsical look, I used lots of different textures and fabrics (tulle, satin, and silks). For custom, and personal touch, my husband Justin designed all the food cards and candy bar wrappers.

To make the table display really grand I needed a dramatic backdrop. I got inspiration from my sister-in-law at homebyheidi.com. Justin altered the look and measurements of our back drop to fit space and height requirements. And because he built the back so large, he came up with idea of putting hinges on the back so it could fold in half for easy storage. It turned out great!

We played couple games, had a white elephant gift exchange, and made lots of memories. It was a wonderful night had by all! 

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Christmas Tree Inspiration

Christmas time is a magical time in the decorating world! I just love seeing how so many talented people are decorating thier home for the Christmas season! I wanted to share these inspirational photos with you from some of my favorite websites!

I love this little piece of winter wonderland from World Market.

I love this little piece of winter wonderland from World Market.

For elegant looking tree Randi, at Randi Garrett Design is one of my decorating heroes, everything she does is so regal!

For elegant looking tree Randi, at Randi Garrett Design is one of my decorating heroes, everything she does is so regal!

Lucy, from Craftberry Bush put together this cozy Christmas farmhouse dream!

Lucy, from Craftberry Bush put together this cozy Christmas farmhouse dream!

For an all white goodness- this tree from The Happy Happy Nester is perfect!

For an all white goodness- this tree from The Happy Happy Nester is perfect!