LAST MINUTE PREPARATIONS FOR OUR CHRISTMAS EVE PARTY

Good Morning Kindred Spirits.....
this is certainly a busy time of year for those
of us who are responsible for making Christmas a magical
time...with the planning, shopping and baking...oh yes.
not to mention turning our homes into
a holiday wonderland by
decorating everything that doesn't move... 
but....I do so love it all!
I decided to pop on Estelle's today.
to give just a quick update on how things have progressed....

All the gifts have been wrapped and placed under the tree...
My favorite wrapping paper this year came from
the John Derian line at Target..it's just beautiful!

I am still of the mindset that Santa will surprise us
with a visit on Christmas Eve....

Much thought and love went into each gift this year...

And Santa finally completes the look of this little vignette....
even though the florals are from the fall season, I decided to
leave them and it works for me!

I pulled out the platters and serving pieces I want to use
for our Christmas Eve party...planning is key to being
organized and feeling less stress...

The sugar glazed ham will be placed in my beautiful new
Thyme Greem slow cooker...she's gorgeous isn't she?

Our youngest son requests this trifle every year....

I will say, it is a showstopper....

Our Christmas punch will be a blend
of Cranberry juice, pineapple juice and ginger ale

The wine bar.....

I hope the table is beautiful and the foods are holiday worthy...

Turning a vase into Christmas can be as easy as a 
adding a Christmas pick, velvet ribbon and a sweet ornament...

I have a little breathing room, so it's time to settle in
with a cup of hot cocoa, a cozy throw and a good book....