Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Ornament, at Sur la Table
CHRISTMAS PARTY ACTIVITY:
A Wine Lover's Christmas Kitchen Towel, from Sur la Table Invite eight to ten adult friends over for a holiday wine tasting party. Serve five or six different red wines, two white wines, and two or three dessert wines for the tasting. Offer plenty of food and snacks, as well as lovely festive desserts.
CHRISTMAS PARTY DECORATIONS:
Christmas Wine Bottle Accessories, from Pottery Barn
Winterberry Filled Candle, from Pier 1 Imports
Festival Swirl Cordial Glasses, from Pier 1 Imports
CHRISTMAS WINE TASTING PARTY FRAGRANCE:
Fleur de Noel Candle by Michel Design Works, on Amazon
CHRISTMAS WINE TASTING PARTY INSPIRATION:
Wine and Dine Holiday Party, from The Party Dress
CHRISTMAS PARTY MUSIC:
For a sophisticated soiree, play the Big Band Christmas album in the background. Free of vocals, it's pleasant to listen to and won't distract from the conversations.
VIDEO
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, by Loreena McKennitt, on YouTube
Buy Nat King Cole's "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" MP3 on Amazon
Buy "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" MP3 by Annie Lennox, on Amazon
CHRISTMAS PARTY APPETIZERS:
Sausage Cheddar Balls Recipe, from Martha Stewart
Spicy Pecans Recipe, from Martha Stewart
Blue Cheese Biscuits with Pinot Noir Butter (How Sweet it Is)
CHRISTMAS PARTY BEVERAGES:
16 Wines to Get or Give for Christmas (St. Louis Tribune)
Serve several different wines at your tasting. Also offer coffee, tea, and water.
CHRISTMAS PARTY DESSERTS:
Studio Oh! Christmas Holiday Cake Boards, on Amazon
Moonstruck Dark Chocolate Tumbled Ice Wine Raisins, on Amazon
Strawberry Santa Hat Cupcakes Recipe, from Bird on a Cake
White Chocolate Cranberry Shortbread Cookies Recipe, from Sweet Pea's Kitchen
Spiced Baked Muscat Custards Recipe, from Spicy Ice Cream
Dark Chocolate Belgian Fondue, from Crate and Barrel
Gingerbread Trifle with Cinnamon Recipe, from The Fig Tree
Chai Spiced Sugar Cookies Recipe, from My Baking Addiction
BOOKS FOR PARTY PLANNING:
Nigella Christmas, on Amazon
Christmas 101, on Amazon
RELATED LINKS: DIY Jingle Bell Wine Glass Charms (Miss Party)
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