This year I get to play hostess to my family's Christmas Cookie Exchange. Every year my dad's side gets together and there is a little morning "party" where we all exchange cookies, cakes, and breads we have made. There's coffee, hot chocolate, and of course sweets! I love it! It's a highlight for me and especially so because last year it didn't happen - we were all way too busy. But this year it is totally on and at my place no less. I am so happy. To help me get into the spirit, I made a little inspiration collage. I enjoyed making the ones for my wardrobe inspiration and figured why not another one? This time the theme is vintage/ retro Christmas. I am also taking advantage of this to really decorate my house just the way I want to. Talk about a fun process and a great mindfulness activity too.
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Of course it's all going to be in vintage style!! Full on 1940s and 1950s from the top to bottom. Most of my ornaments are vintage already and I already plan on making good use of them. For my table, I have a couple vintage tablecloths which I plan on using as well. Question is, which one! I have updated my greenery and garlands this year which I am really happy about. I treated myself to something much nicer than the ones I had before, something more realistic and natural looking.
For my contribution, I am offering a sweet and a savory. One thing that I have always wanted to try was a charcuterie Christmas Tree. It's very midcentury and something that was fairly popular in the 1950s and 1960s for the brave and creative foodie. I had seen many in my old magazines and now I get to try making one for myself. I already have the form so just need the ingredients. As for my sweet selection, I am not sure yet. Still working on that one. Naturally there will be updates on how it all went.
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