I’ve been a busy bumble bee during this holiday season, buzzing from one Christmas party to the next and having super fun being a guest instead of a host. I just love seeing my friends entertain in their homes and doing a fabulous job of making their guest feel special.

#french sign

My friends, from left,  Ms. Ingram, Vonda's mother, Monica and Vonda.

My friends, from left, Ms. Ingram, Vonda’s mother, Monica and Vonda.

Christmas Tea 017

Ms. Vogue

My childhood friends host a Christmas Tea every year and this year’s theme was an afternoon brunch in Paris, France. These ladies created the ultimate Haute Couture experience with a French café. The tables were layered in pink table cloths with rose petals delicately placed on top, table side tea service, the Eiffel Tower in plain view, violinist serenading us with Christmas Carols, and a Poet who spoke words of fearlessness and self-confidence. I had to remind myself I was in the Piney woods of East Texas.
#french poster #french art#bonjour sign#french hat boxes#Eiffel tower#french decor
We played games that schooled us in Paris history and laughed our heads off as we challenged each other on the accuracy of our answers.

#center piece

Center piece

#red and gold Christmas tree
Vonda and Monica did not disappoint when it came to the edibles. We had baked potato soup, chicken salad served on pineapple slices, petit fours and all sorts of bite size pleasure. The party always ends with a white elephant gift exchange of teacups and saucers. This game brings out the crazy in all of us but it’s all in fun and love. I can’t thank these ladies enough for their southern charm with ooh la la on top.

Enjoy,
MJ
#chicken salad#petit fours#fruit tray#fruit tray

#chocolate parfait #red velvet parfait

Chocolate and Red Velvet Parfait.

#gold rimmed glasses#teacup and saucer

#gift bags

Gifts for their guest.


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