Today was my family's annual "girls only" Christmas party. No men allowed at this get-together! (Well, except for the baby boys - they're allowed!) I have 3 sisters and many nieces and grandnieces, so it's a fairly large group. In the past, we've done a cookie exchange, but this year we exchanged ornaments. Here's the ornament I received ~ isn't it cute?!
My eldest niece hosted the party. On the menu: three different types of lasagna, pizza for the children, salad, homemade Challah bread (baked by my eldest sister) and a red-velvet peppermint cake! Her home was decorated in blue & white for the holidays, and everything looked sooo pretty, I had to share pictures with you, of course!
My eldest niece hosted the party. On the menu: three different types of lasagna, pizza for the children, salad, homemade Challah bread (baked by my eldest sister) and a red-velvet peppermint cake! Her home was decorated in blue & white for the holidays, and everything looked sooo pretty, I had to share pictures with you, of course!
The entry and stairway
On the stairway landing, she had a snowman gourd I painted for her more than 10 years ago. I was touched to see she still has it!
Her beautiful tree
Some of the other blue & white decorations around her house.
Even a jar of blue and white candy canes!
We had a great time, and even the weather cooperated ~ cold, but with bright sunshine.
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Until next time,
Cindy
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19 comments:
The party sounds fun! The blue and white decors are absolutely gorgeous!! Can't get enough of them!
Sounds like you had a great time!
Xoxo
myric
Cindy, what a fun family, girls-only event!! I LOVE this idea. Your niece's house looks SO pretty & the menu sounds wonderful. I adore the gourd that you painted...oh my, you're talented! Hugs to you!!
I forgot to tell you that I grew up in Columbus & graduated from Ohio State. All four of my kids were born there.
How lovely to exchange tree ornaments with your "girls", each one a momento of a wonderful time together.
The blue & white theme is a bold choice, but it works!
Imagine, blue & white candy canes too, who knew?
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Christmas blessings!
Your sister's home looks so pretty. I really love all the aqua & white. I'm glad to hear you had a great day.
Love the aqua and white and your ornament is too cute!
What a lovely idea! I love the blue candy canes!
I came across your blog via Beverly's Pink Saturday. I am going to include a link to your blog in my post next week.
Merry Christmas!
Terry
sounds like lots of fun...and what a great idea!
Everything looks so beautiful, Cindy...love the aqua...it is gorgeous!! Seasons Greetings, friend! Hugs, Gayle.
It looks so lovely. You know, you could actually make me long for a "real" Christmas!
Everything is beautiful...I must find the aqua and white candy canes for my tree!
Cindy - What a lovely decorator your hostess is! Everything so color coordinated in the blues and whites - beautiful! And, the curve ball PINK ornament you took home - cute as can be! I have been busy at school with the holiday shows - one more this week - missed putting a Pink Saturday up - but I do have my tea post this week. Really hope things slow down in the new year so I can have more time on blogger!! Both for reading and writing!
Joy!
Kathy
The blue and white tree is dazzling. And those candy canes - how festive. I really like toroqoise ornaments at Christmas, and have a few on my tree this year.
~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
Hi Cindy,
Beautiful decorations! I love your sisters Christmas tree. Your snowman gourd is so cute.
The ornament you received is adorable!
Dee
I love the little ornament and the house looks wonderful in those colours. I love it. I am sort of stuck with what I can do in my house now as I have the red and gold going on.
Nice to visit you again
Janice
what a wonderful time you must have had! i love the ornament and you took some great photos of the awesome decorations. i'm wishing you many Christmas blessings! xo
What a fantastic idea! An all girls party! Love the decor and the menu sounds wonderful!
Blesings,
Kathy
Oh WOW, WOW, WOW, what gorgeousness here, Cindy!!! I love that tree and the staircase--how completely BEAUTIFUL!!! and I adore your header--it is purely magical, my friend.
XO
Cindy
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