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Time to holiday. But first...hot chocolate bar chic. And here's how.
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What does Christmas morn mean to you? To me, it means cocoa...and blueberry pancakes. My mom always made a big pot of hot cocoa on the stove, and served in up in white mugs topped with marshmallows. Once I had kids, the cozy Christmas morning memory also included their little voices arguing over whose mug had more marshmallows...ha!
Set a winter tasting bar scene with trays of mugs, cocoa, and all the mix ins and toppings guests crave.
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Customize a message board with cheeky cocoa sayings, to set the tone for the pretty party.
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Fill jars with mix ins like whip cream, cinnamon sticks, meringues, coconut, marshmallows and all the cute cookies.
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Garnish mugs with candy lips, skewered onto our Jingle all the Way party picks.
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Cheers to cocoa, and cozy Christmas memories with family and friends.
Flowers, Planning, Stationery: A Perfect Event
Party Favors, Gift Tags: Debi Lilly Style
Photography: Nicole Jansma
Venue: DL Studio