A Christmas Feté

Christmas traditions are some of my favorite... I am quite the sucker for yearly traditions that quickly become staples in celebrating a holiday. 

A few favorites come to mind like my in-laws' annual christmas eve party that brings together so many friends + family for an evening of tamales, green chile, cuddling up around the fire and shots of fireball. One that has been a constant memory since I was a young girl... eating smoked salmon on crackers (a gift my dad would receive each year from his brother) with my parents + sister after we were done opening gifts. Oh and I cannot forget, after a long day out-and-about seeing our families, I always surprise ryan with a small token in his stocking once we are back home.

I would love to someday host a big christmas party of my own to build a tradition behind. There would be a mix of sparkle and natural elements, gold accents with hints of red throughout the space, tons of flickering candles to dance in the ornaments adoring the tree and plenty of food and drinks to last late into the evening hours. 

Here is my rendition of a christmas feté!

(left to right:  sequin letter garland  /  branches wrapped in tiny white lights  /  saplings in glass jars  /  perfectly wrapped gifts in black gold + white  /  stocking utensil holders  /  holiday scent on your stove  /  effortless candles in a galvanized container  /  beautiful buffet table-scape)