The Ambiance

I really wanted to lean into the idea of walkin’ in a winter wonderland and the result was a bit Narnia-esque! I hung my twinkle light curtain in front of my dining room window, set up my lighted birch tree in the archway, and hung lots of snowy garlands around the dining room. 

I styled the side table with a white lantern, snowy branches, and a bowl full of sugared cranberries. 

The Table

I think this is the first time a white tablecloth has ever appeared on The Rose Table! I used my gorgeous custom-made white and silver tablecloth from Loom & Table for the occasion.(Get yours here.) The slight shine was so perfect for my snowy Winter Wonderland theme! I kept the table uncharacteristically simple with one large floral arrangement and two silver taper candles as the centerpiece.

The Flowers

It’s a rare day that I have one large floral arrangement on my table but it’s just what I was in the mood to do! I used mini red carnations, white hydrangeas, silver mums, mini red roses, green carnations, euro pompon, and fragrant greenery for this year’s arrangement. 

The Place Settings

I’m quite proud of this place setting! I styled the table with my silver glitter placemats from my Cinderella dinner party, my favorite green satin napkins (last seen at my Hocus Pocus party) adorned with new reindeer napkin rings, and my favorite silver flatware. The table was really very simple but so elegant!

The Fashion

I wore my favorite green swirl nap dress from Hill House. It’s embarrassing how often I wear this dress. It’s so comfy and so chic and I always get a million compliments when I wear it! My friends looked so stunning in their festive holiday outfits.

The Drink

This Cranberry Lemon Punch was a hit at my party! I accidentally came up with this when mixing up a mocktail for my mom one Bachelor Monday. I took a sip to test it and thought, well how delicious! This is literally a 1:1 ratio of cranberry juice and lemonade. You can drink it just like that or spike it with vodka, gin, or even champagne.

I was actually going to switch to wine for gumbo but my friends loved the punch so much, no one wanted to switch! Get the recipe here.

The Food

I wanted a super easy make-ahead menu and wow, was this ever it! I made the dessert and main course the day before and them ready to go in the fridge. All I had to do day-of was make the cranberry brie bites (which takes about five minutes) and cook rice for the gumbo. It was an entertainer’s dream!

Winter Wonderland Menu
Cranberry Brie Bites
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo served with french bread
Chocolate Peppermint Pie

Cranberry Brie Bites

It wouldn’t be Christmas without my Cranberry Brie Bites! I always make these during the holiday season when I have leftover cranberry sauce after Thanksgiving. They’s so easy to make and so delicious! It’s a must-make Christmas appetizer. Get the recipe here.

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Oh how I adore my Chicken and Sausage Gumbo! I first developed this recipe for my Princess and the Frog dinner party years ago and now I make it probably once a month in the winter. It’s perfect for entertaining because I actually prefer it the day after I make it, meaning I made this on Friday, popped it in the fridge, and all I had to do on Saturday was heat it back up and cook some rice! So easy. Get the recipe here.

Chocolate Peppermint Pie

I served my chocolate peppermint pie for dessert. If you love chocolate and cool peppermint, you’ll love this make-ahead dessert. You want to make it at least 6-8 hours before serving but the day before is even better. This pudding pie is unbelievably rich and creamy. It was the perfect decadent way to end our dinner! Get the recipe here. 

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Want to see more? Watch the Winter Wonderland episode of The Rose Table!

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Want  more Christmas ideas? Peruse the Christmas section of The Rose Table here and check out last year’s beautiful Christmas dinner party here.

Happy holidays,