Chocolate Makes Everything Better!

January 19
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Sometimes everyone needs a little treat to lift their spirits…and nothing does that better than spending time with friends and of course, serving up some chocolate treats for all to enjoy!  Even the most casual gatherings can feel extra special with some quick & easy goodies that are sure to delight!  So let the grocer give you a helping hand so that you can put on a lovely display of treats in a snap–leaving  you time to kick back with your guests for a relaxing evening!  Some purchased & semi-home-made goodies mixed in with easy treats and simple decorations will be sure to make any celebration a wonderful one!  Have a peek at this chocolate inspired treat table…

make everything better with a little chocolate!

 a buffet full of sweets…

dessert buffetsimple details…a paper garland, heart picks and a banner made with a paper punch and stickers make a grand display for pennies!

paper garlandchocolate!brownies

 (all items & supplies found at Hobby Lobby)

 purchased brownie bites are topped with home-made raspberry curd (courtesy of my mom!) & a fresh berry–so easy!

raspberry brownies(you could also substitute the curd with bottled fruit spreads or preserves!)

the rest of these sweets came right from the store!  there’s no shame in purchased!!

chocolate pretzelssea salt chocolateschocolates

 chocolate liqueur makes an indulgent addition…sitting pretty with mismatched cordial glasses on a found slab of wood

godiva cordials…you don’t need a lot for a lovely display!

dessert buffet

and what goes better with chocolate?

wine!

signwine cart

a bar cart is moved to the main attraction…making it easy for guests to serve themselves without leaving the conversation!

beverage cart

we never like to exclude kids…so why not create a kid-friendly version?

milk & cookieskeep the theme going with a milk & cookies cart–complete with some chocolate milk, chocolate chip cookies, and chocolate dipped krispie treats!

milkcookie cartglasses with straws

paper hearts scattered about…

milk & cookie cartmake a sweet & very simple display!

the krispie treats were a fun family project…and the only entirely homemade treat of the evening!

rice krispiesrice krispie stickschoco krispie sticks

so easy–so fun–so cute–so tasty!

cookies & milk glasseswe hope this simple chocolaty goodness has inspired you for your next celebration…

because a little chocolate makes everything better!

 

mark your calendars for February 26th! 

this will be the date for our annual Evening of Inspiration Workshop!  this year’s theme is “winter whites & lights”…so check out our happenings page for a little more info with plenty more to follow as we get ready for a much anticipated evening of fun!

 

 

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