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CHRISTMAS HOT CHOCOLATE PARTY

Oznell — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:10:34 GMT

I thought this was sweet. This blogger does a December "hot chocolate" party, for the ladies with whom she has a monthly, 'in-person' praying of the rosary group. As a Protestant, I wasn't familiar with this lovely tradition.

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Love how she has made her meaningful, vintage-looking nativity scene under glass as part of her centerpiece. Her mother cross- stitched the napkin rings for her.

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She mixes and matches her china and accessories... In addition to hot cocoa, she serves Christmas breads and cookies.

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The different mugs have a festive flair! The glasses are Venetian.

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I like how she chose bronze candles-- unexpected!

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Who wouldn't want to sip chocolate from this polka dot cup?

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Clearly, a table set with love.

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Citrine1 — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:16:34 GMT

Beautiful. And I love the upholstery on the dining room chairs!

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Goldenmoher — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 01:10:16 GMT

I love the tablescape. I have that china!

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KathyM23 — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 01:25:21 GMT

@GoldenmoherHolly is my favorite. I love that china. Glad you have it.

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on the bay — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 02:59:50 GMT

I love how she put the deer and the greens in with the place settings and mugs!

And @Oznell,

I was thinking today how I always look forward to your threads-so interesting and I always know it will be a safe and wonderful place to post.

I always feel like we can comfortably say in respectful ways what we like or don't like and you are always so respectful and appreciative of all our opinions.

I admire and appreciate you very much.

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on the bay — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:21:11 GMT

I like that china too-so pretty @Goldenmoher,

what is it called?

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QVCisFun — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:30:07 GMT

Very festive and welcoming. Really like the toile chairs, the centerpiece, the varied and colorful tableware, the plaid tablecloth.

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meallen616 — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:32:20 GMT

@Oznell,

A lovely idea, and, table. thanks for posting,

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Oznell — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 13:12:20 GMT

Agreed, her holly-themed china is so pretty, and I could be wrong, but has a bit of a vintage look, which I love...

Thank you kind @on the bay ! I appreciate you, and am glad we posters can all meet amicably over a number of things.

@Citrine1, and @QVCisFun , neat that you picked up on the striking fabric in those chairs...

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LindaSal — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 14:14:39 GMT

I love this @Oznell , thank you for sharing.

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ECBG — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 15:20:51 GMT

SO very lovely! The table is perfect in every way! What a warm, welcoming atmosphere, love the room!!!!

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Goldenmoher — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:37:54 GMT

@on the bay@I'm glad you like it. It's about 30 years old, and currently stored on a high self in a kitchen cupboard that is out of reach. I'm sorry I don't remember the name, but it was always fun to use and looked very pretty on the table. I have the complete set.

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Chopsmom — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:58:58 GMT

@Oznell

So warm and charming!

What a great idea for the nativity. I have a cloche somewhere that I'm not using and my nativity would fit perfectly.

Thanks for posting this!

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DREAMON — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:01:08 GMT

This is absolutely perfect for the occasion...love it!

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Oznell — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:13:12 GMT

Agreed, @Chopsmom -- a cloche-over-nativity is one of the ideas I really like from this tablescape too...

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GinaV24 — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:01:04 GMT

@Oznell thank you so much for sharing this beautiful idea. What a wonderful tradition and such a lovely way to recognize a prayer group. Love the napkins and the napkin rings that her mother made.

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Oznell — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 22:11:25 GMT

I love those too, @GinaV24 -- so meaningful.