Sunday, December 14, 2014

Girls night in

And it's the end of the weekend and only 10 more days until Christmas… who's ready?

This weekend I had a girls' night in with some of my friends. 
Us ladies run around everyday  making the holiday season perfect and magical for our families, our friends and everyone else. I thought it would be fun to get a few of my girlfriends together for a little appetizer party and fun. 

Everyone made an appetizer-- some two, one friend three and I organised the drinks, the dessert and the fun. But as usual, when I'm having fun I don't think of busting out the camera. Here are just a few though.

We started the night with a pomegranate ginger champagne concoction. I like my signature drinks to begin the night.


If it's one thing girls appreciate, it's the little things. And as didn't have to bust my tail cooking lots of food, I was able to focus on the all the little details. I downloaded free printables from Catch My Party. 

(These are cupcake toppers that I used as wine charms so people could write their name on the back). 






Before all the appies arrived. I also had name cards done for each dish. 


In case anyone's interested ( I always am since food is my jam), this is what we had that night.
Mushroom Crostinis with a Parmesan Cream Sauce in a Whiskey Reduction
Bruschetta
Chicken Taco Bites

And for dessert, I did chocolate pots de creme (recipe coming tomorrow!)

Our cousins/friends Am/Mo did this veggie platter for their party last week and I totally stole the idea.





Some one was so excited with everything going on, she kept coming downstairs.



I like to do favours for the ladies too. D's cousin started this business where she makes the most amazing handmade, natural organic products. I ordered a couple handmade soaps and lip balms for each lady- She did the packaging too and the labels and everything. Cool, huh?



This was before everything….


And then my friends came and I totally forgot to take too many more pics.



We played a couple games. This one below was my favourite!



I should say though that the two ladies who didn't have any 'adult beverages' were better than the others. 

And then there were charades, I believe I was trying to do Christmas tree!




And that was that. And my friends being the awesome people that they are, stayed to help me clean up. I have so few family in Canada and I'm so grateful to have my girlfriends in my life… some new, some old, some near, some far!  This was a wonderful evening that I hope I can make an annual event. 

Linking up with:
Biana for weekending
 The Grateful Heart with Ember Grey
Leann for Join the Gossip

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15 comments:

  1. What a fun party! The food sounds amazing especially that pomegranate drink! Says the pregnant woman...lol. I

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  2. What a wonderful party and you looked so pretty!! The food and drink all sound amazing especially the pomegranate ginger champs!! YUM! Happy Monday! Biana - BlovedBoston

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  3. Your girls' night in looks like so much fun!! You looked gorgeous.

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  4. Ahhhhh! You are seriously SO cute! I am working with my friends to plan a girls' night after Christmas, and I love all of this...may "borrow"...you look beautiful :) What a fun weekend! Hope everyone is doing well! xoxo

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  5. Looks like SUCH a fun night in. The food looks tasty, the drinks look amazing and I love all the fun holiday touches! I need to plan one of these :)!

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  6. You sure know how to throw a party! Love the attention to detail :)

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  7. So fun - love the decorations and food. Those take home gifts are such a treat and love the packing!

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  8. Your girl nights are so classy! I always start out with good intentions but by the end of it, we're drinking beer out of paper cups and eating breadsticks haha ;)

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  9. How fun! The food sounds delicious and everyone looks like they're having a blast :)

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  10. You know how to throw a party! I love all the details, especially the party favors. So much fun!

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  11. It helps so much when everyone participates, the host can prepare without being exhausted by the end of the day, sounds like everyone had a great time, classy and enjoyable.

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  12. Girls nights are the best and us ladies definitely don't take advantage of them enough!

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  13. This sounds like such a fun night! I'm all about my signature drinks, too and that one sounds ahhhmazing! And such a cute idea for favors!

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  14. I love all the details you put into your girls night! Looks like you all had a blast!

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  15. You are such an awesome party planner, I love all the time and details. Your girlfriend are very lucky to have you! p.s The pomegranate ginger connection sounds yummy!

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