The celebration of life—Sweet Baby Jesus, crisp, cold air, hot cocoa, giving, and Home Alone—Christmas joy is here! I usually decorate my tree on Thanksgiving, but this year, I was bursting with Christmas cheer and couldn't wait, so I started decorating right after Halloween. Here are some of my traditions that make my favorite time of year extra special.
The Decor
Black is my favorite color, so I decided on an achromatic design again—LOL. Each year, I add extra ornaments, and this time, I found velvet matte black ones. One word… chic. My tree is filled with ornaments in hues of white, silver, grey, and black, with textures of glitter, velvet, and shiny ridges and bumps. There's a mix of satin, silk, and sheer ribbon draped and tucked. Finally, white lights twinkle through the night, making all things bright, and the Oreo candy canes make it oh, so sweet!
My happy place!
Hot chocolate is my absolute fave!
The Bar
The Hot Cocoa Bar, that is, is filled with rich cocoa packets, marshmallows, cinnamon sticks, cookies, white chocolate, chocolate chips, and peppermint. I love topping it with whipped cream, a dash of nutmeg, and chocolate syrup. Toppings are kept in apothecary jars to add sophistication to the Christmas delight.
The Gifts
Although I'm not the best gift wrapper, I really wanted to give it my best shot. I chose a combo of matte black kraft paper, velvet and twine strings, and a wax seal. Though imperfect, the gifts were wrapped with lots of love.
Little Lady’s Workshop
I've been blessed with the opportunity to share knowledge with a group of educators and wanted to surprise them with a sweet gift before the holiday break. I decided on an inexpensive but thoughtful option... Tumbler Stuffers. Get it? Instead of stuffing stockings, I chose a practical holder that every teacher loves and filled it with treats. Their tumbler will include a pair of cozy socks, a hot cocoa packet, chopsticks, chopstick rest, Lindor chocolate, hair accessories, a teeny tiny 2025 calendar, and a candy cane. I plan to personalize cards with a sweet message sealed with wax.
Pasta is my favorite Christmas time meal.
The Dining
I chose black-on-black dinnerware to keep the aesthetic sleek, and I kept the menu simple yet delicious: citrus salad, vegetable lasagna, and Oreo ice cream. This year’s cocktail will feature the rich, fruity flavor of blackberry—a perfect sip to complement the festive vibes!
Something New
I'm excited to introduce my gangsta wRAPPER, Snoop on the Stoop! He's been the greatest little helper ever.
Snoop on the Stoop
Sending holiday love to all!
Happy Holidays!
Ro’s Little Lady