Winter Sledding Party

Here in New England it has been quite chilly. After months of mild weather, temps in the 20s are a bit of a shock! The upside? Skiing, snow shoeing and sledding. I LOVED the Sledding Party in the current issue of COUNTRY LIVING created by event planner KATE MARTIN.

The invites - adorable!

 Beverages for the kids - hot chocolate RECIPE

Or add a dash of rum or vodka for the adults. Note the hand stenciled table cloth with snowflakes!

Of course the dogs are invited too

A sweets table

And roasting marshmallows

Gathering around the bonfire at the end of the night - so fun!

Photos: John Dolan and Country Living

Winter White Weddings

While I realize that summer is the most popular time for weddings, I think there is something magical about a wedding in the winter. The rich colors, the crisp white, photos in the snow and a touch of fur!

How fun are these details from various weddings?

Deer are all the rage and I love them incorporated as part of a wedding theme.

Bridal party fashions that embrace the season

Winter flowers

Comfort food on the menu - yes please!

Some cake ideas that are perfect for this time of year

Who needs a summer wedding?!

Images: The Knot, Martha Stewart, Style Me Pretty, Oth Studios, Three Winks, Weddings and Flowers and Silverlandjewelrt

Brrrr...It's Cold Outside

Happy 2013 fab readers! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season filled with family and friends. Winter has arrived in Boston and it was 8 degrees when I got up this morning. Brrr! Today I would much rather stay inside in front of the fire.

The perfect cocktail for freezing weather? A Hot Toddy will take off the chill when you come home from the office or off the slopes. RECIPE

It's 5:00 somewhere right?! 

Photos: Tiny White Daisies