Warm & Toasty...A Hot Cocoa Party

My dear friend and photographer Elayne and I were having breakfast one morning and started talking about parties and ideas for her holiday photo sessions.  Next thing you know the two of us were bouncing off the walls with ideas for a Hot Cocoa stand (like a Lemonade stand, only with hot chocolate) and an adorable and very fun party was born.

I am so EXCITED to share this party with you today!  I styled this Hot Cocoa party for Elayne's holiday mini sessions she offered to clients, and I am thrilled with how this event turned out.

Party Details: We wanted to keep the budget very small (less than $25) and use items we already had.  I had lots of red and brown fabric left over from my Sock Monkey party so we decided on a red, brown and white color scheme and incorporated polka dots and stripes.  Elayne's husband made the stand from an old wooden fence they had torn down and she painted the sign.  She also made the rag garland we hung from the front of the stand to add a pop of color.

I bought the little mugs and saucers on super clearance during the summer ($2 for a set of 4) and knew this event was the perfect occasion to bring them out.  I tied mini candy canes to them with brown twine and this was probably one of my favorite little details.  I used ice cream sundae cups to display Hot Cocoa toppings and made tags to match.  I added a few chocolate covered marshmallows, some cookies, whip cream and of course hot chocolate and we were ready for a party!

Now all we have to do is sprinkle in some cute kids and we are set to sell and enjoy hot chocolate from our darling Hot Cocoa stand.

Here is wishing you and your families and Warm and Toasty holiday season!

Vendor Credits:
Party Styling - Me-Giggles Galore
Photos - A HUGE thank you to Elayne Dunn Photography

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