Thursday, Holiday Cocktails, and Etsy

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It is the season for making merry and with that comes a string of parties. If I decided to have a holiday gathering this season I would definitely go with this invitation, in addition to being beautiful and unique, it uses the word soirée - that clinches it for me!
I think this silver origami garland could be used in so many ways- to decorate a tree, mantle, or doorway.




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As an individual who usually eats dinner next to a tiny someone who only appreciates construction truck place mats, I would love to give this organza table runner and these taffeta napkins a whirl. What a lovely, wintry beginning to a table.




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For the cocktail portion of this party- these starry champagne glasses...




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Being passed around on silver trays...




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Festive markers allow everybody to keep track of whose spirits are whose...






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Winter skyline letterpress coasters scattered about are pretty and practical...



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The lighting scheme is simple- votives that give off a snowy, sparkling light...



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Bringing the outside in with a couple of fun trees for the table...



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For color and shimmer, some artfully placed ruby ornaments...



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Because it would not be me without a bird somewhere, a pair of winter tweeters will make the table complete...

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Something to liven up any shindig....hanging fresh mistletoe!



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Finally, since this is my imaginary holiday party, I am thinking of some real bling. This Winter Flowers bead mosaic necklace seemed to be just the right amount of glam for this soirée...



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Cheers to the beginning of the winter holiday season!
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