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There’s “Snow” Place Like Home For the Holidays

November 16, 2022 by Kimberly Snyder 26 Comments

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Planning an Outdoor Holiday Celebration can be tricky, but I’ve got some great tips on how to pull off a successful party!

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An Outdoor Holiday Celebration! Doesn’t that sound like a lot of fun!   I’d love to share a few simple tips on planning an outdoor holiday celebration!  

Today, I am joining together with eleven of my friends to share an abundance of Holiday ideas!  From recipes to decorating ideas to tablescapes and more, I am sure you will find ideas and inspiration for your holiday celebration! 

Welcome to the first Fabulous Friday Link Party Blog Hop. The Fabulous Friday Link Party is a place for bloggers to link their best posts every Friday and potentially get featured the following week. The Link Party has now extended its presence to some bloggers who link up regularly. Today the 6 Hosts have asked 6 Talented Bloggers to join their 1st Fabulous Friday Blog Hop.

Follow along to see all of the amazing Christmas Entertaining Inspiration. All the links to the Hosts and their Featured Blogger Friends are at the end of the blog.

Christmas images for the Fabulous Friday Holiday Blog Hop

Before we get started:

No matter how you arrived here today, whether you are one of my regular readers or you “hopped” over from one of my blogger friends participating in today’s hop, I am so glad you are here!  My name is Kimberly and I have a passion for flowers (a former florist) and flour (a former pizzeria owner) and many things in between!  Especially rusty and chippy items!

Roof of conservatory decorated with gingerbread garland

I love to share all the things I have learned over the years.  Sometimes I tell stories about my life.  Other times, I will share a craft, decorating tips or a recipe. I hope you enjoy your thyme here today and learn at least one thing during your visit!

Hopefully by the time you are finished reading, you will feel less like this:

snowman with twigs for hair and a carrot nose

and more like this:

Puffy snowman holding a red heart

Let’s Get The Party Started!

There really is “snow” place like home! When I was growing up, my Mom held an open house every Christmas Eve.   The party would start at 6 in the morning with biscuits and gravy and end sometime in the late evening.  People would come and go all day.  In addition to the Christmas Holidays, we were also celebrating my Dad’s Christmas Eve birthday!

Even as small child, I knew that one day I would want to entertain just like my Mom!  Here I am, asking Santa for my very own outdoor area where I could hold family holidays when I was a grown up! 

Santa has Green Eyes just like my Daddy Santa Has Green Eyes Just Like My Daddy

My Christmas wish was to have an outdoor space where my friends and family could relax and celebrate the season. I also gave Santa a list of all of my Holiday Decorating & Entertaining Essentials in order to have the perfect Outdoor Holiday Celebration!

List of essential items for Holiday Decorating

Planning an Outdoor Holiday Celebration

My project involves taking the inside Holiday Celebration/gathering outdoors to the family’s porch, patio, lanai using a cozy Holiday theme.

If you live in a warm climate, like I do, it will be fairly simple to have your celebration outdoors.  But don’t be discouraged if you live in colder climates.  Have plenty of cozy blankets or throws to help keep your guests toasty warm.  A fire pit or an outdoor heater can also help keep your guests warm. 

I like to use a snowman theme accented with snowflakes for my Holiday decorations.  By using snowmen and snowflakes, my Outdoor Holiday Celebration could be held anytime from right after Thanksgiving thru the New Year.

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trio of gingerbread snowflakes

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view of dining table and cabinets on lanai

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Food & Beverage Ideas

I plan to set up a Hot Cocoa and Cider drink station on a rolling potting bench.  My favorite Hot Chocolate Recipe can be found here: Kim’s Chocolate Sauce

mug of cocoa with candy cane and gingerbread cookies

Cranberry Mulling Spices make a delicious hot drink.  I sometimes like to package up extra mulling spices and send them home with my guests as a Holiday favor. 

Hot cider in glass mugs

Cranberry Mulling Spices

A selection of charcuterie boards can help make your Holiday entertaining so much easier!  I like to have a variety of sizes and shapes on hand to add interest.

charcuterie board shaped like a snowman

An assortment of wooden boards

A selection of fruit and cheese trays as well as cookie trays help keep the menu simple. 

Assorted wooden charcuterie boards with Holiday snacks

Christmas tree shaped cheese and fruit board

white plate with gingerbread cookies and candy canes

 

wooden board with mulled wine and cookies

I kept the menu simple for this Holiday Open House.  If you are looking for a menu with heartier foods, please see my post Cajun Inspired Christmas Eve Buffet

Quick Tips For Decorating Your Outdoor Living Area

Snow Place LIke Home for the Holidays logo

If you have been following me for a while, you might know that I may have a fondness for accent pillows!  It has gotten to the point that I am running out of places to store my out of season accent pillows!  Pillow covers are the perfect solution! Instead of purchasing new accent pillows for each season or whenever I want to change my color scheme or theme of a room, I can simply purchase new pillow covers.

WHAT IS A PILLOW COVER?

red cushion for the Holidays

Most of you probably are familiar with pillow covers but in case you aren’t let me describe them for you!  They are like a heavier pillow case with a zipper.  Pillow covers allow you to change the look of your accent pillow with just a tug of a zipper! Just like magic!
zipper on bottom of holiday pillow cover
 
I ordered these Retro themed Holiday pillow covers from Amazon on a Tuesday and they arrived the next day.  I hadn’t planned to refresh the lanai at that particular moment but when I saw how adorable they were, I grabbed the pillow covers, a few things for a tabletop centerpiece and raced out to the lanai!
 
These pillow covers are actually meant to be used indoors.  To help them weather the outdoor conditions, I keep them under the roof part of the lanai .  I also sprayed them with fabric protector. A word of caution when purchasing pillow covers.  Be sure the check the size of the covers against the size of your pillows.  Covers and pillows come in different sizes and you want to be sure the covers will fit your pillows.  The pillow covers I purchased are 18 x 18.
LESS THAN 30 MINUTES LATER
I went from  this: Patio styled for Autumn to this:
Holiday PIllows with a retro look
 
Holiday Pillows on the settee
I changed out the wicker coffee table centerpiece in no time.  I used a pine garland and some red berry picks that I have had for quite a while. Lantern with red berries If the lantern looks familiar, it is because I have used it before .  I originally shared it in this post: The Evolution of the Lanai at the Florida House battery operated lights as a centerpieceThe lantern works well inside as well as outside.  I love the iridescence of the globe!
Lantern in a Christmas Display accented by an architectural salvage piece

Thanks for stopping by today for some easy tips on Planning an Outdoor Holiday Celebration !

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A FEW SHOPPING LINKS:

My very favorite Battery Snowman Candles!

If you are interested in purchasing some pillow covers, here is a link to the red ones I bought. 

The Retro ones I purchased are no longer available but these are similar! And they come with a set of 4 Holiday coasters!

There are hundreds of options to choose from!  Just remember to check the size of the cover to make sure it will work with your pillows.  The ones I bought fit 18 x 18 pillows.

If you need inserts, I have purchased some like these 

You might want to purchase some fabric protector too to help protect your covers from the elements

 

Cozy throw

This adorable Snowman Charcuterie Board is still available!  I have one just like it!

The Party Continues!  Click on the links under the pictures and you will be redirected to more Holiday inspiration!

Amy Sadler Designs
Amy Sadler Designs
Vintage home Designs
Vintage Home Designs
An Organized Season
Lynn Vogler
Living Large in a Small House
WM Design House entertaining
WM Design House
South House Designs
South House Designs
The Crowned Goat
The Crowned Goat
Sonata Home Designs
Sonata Home Designs
The Ponds Farmhouse
The Ponds Farmhouse
Eleanor Rose Home
Eleanor Rose Home
Kim Snyder
From Farmhouse to Florida
Perfecting Places
Perfecting Places

 

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Comments

  1. CoCo says

    November 16, 2022 at 10:14 am

    Such a great way to entertain outdoors! Now that we’re *almost* finished with hurricane season it will be amazing to rest and relax on your porches and enjoy the season. While there won’t be any snow, it is fun that we get to make our own kind of holiday magic. Hope you and your family have a festive season, CoCo

    Reply
    • Kimberly Snyder says

      November 16, 2022 at 11:13 am

      Thank you, CoCo! I am looking forward to the Holidays this year! I hope you and your family have a very blessed holiday season as well!

      Reply
  2. Maria says

    November 16, 2022 at 11:04 am

    Kimberly, you make it look so easy! lol Seriously though what a great gathering and I love the idea of switching from Fall to Christmas in 30 minutes. I say keep your throw pillow obsession!

    Reply
    • Kimberly Snyder says

      November 16, 2022 at 11:15 am

      Thank you , Maria! I am finding it a lot easier to store the pillow covers than the pillows! I can fold up the pillow covers and put them right in the tote with the rest of the seasonal decor! Thanks for stopping by today!

      Reply
  3. Diane says

    November 16, 2022 at 11:21 am

    There is truly something special about outdoor gatherings! I would never entertain indoors if not for the weather.

    It is such fun to have you on the Blog Hop and see all the fun things you are up to! Glad you joined us,

    Reply
    • Kimberly Snyder says

      November 16, 2022 at 12:10 pm

      I am so honored to be chosen to be a part of this hop! Thank you so much!!!!

      Reply
  4. Donna says

    November 16, 2022 at 12:05 pm

    Aren’t we lucky to live in sunny FL and be able to choose to have a Christmas celebration indoors or outdoors!! Loved the pic of you and Santa! I have made a vow to only buy pillow covers, and no more pillows, lol! Thanks for all the great tips!

    Reply
    • Kimberly Snyder says

      November 16, 2022 at 12:11 pm

      Yes we are lucky! Pillow covers are definitely the way to go! It was so much fun hopping with you today!

      Reply
  5. Michele - vintage home designs says

    November 16, 2022 at 12:27 pm

    So many wonderful ideas Kimberly! thanks so much for joining us for the first Fabulous Friday Blog Hop!

    Reply
    • Kimberly Snyder says

      November 16, 2022 at 3:50 pm

      Thank you , Michele! I was so happy to be a part of the hop!

      Reply
  6. RACHEL HARPER says

    November 16, 2022 at 5:26 pm

    This was so fun and I loved all your ideas. We don’t get a lot of snow either but it’s fun to make our own for the holidays.

    Reply
    • Kimberly Snyder says

      November 17, 2022 at 7:55 am

      Thank you, Rachel! It was so fun hopping with you! Have a great Thanksgiving and a blessed Holiday season!

      Reply
  7. Lynn says

    November 16, 2022 at 5:54 pm

    Hi Kim –
    Thanks so much for sharing your Christmas memories and what your Christmas looks like. I’m so glad that you agreed to be part of our very first blog hop. I always love your crafts, your treats, and your decorating.

    Reply
    • Kimberly Snyder says

      November 17, 2022 at 7:56 am

      Thanks so much for inviting me to be a part of this hop! I am thrilled to be asked! It was a lot of fun!

      Reply
  8. Missy Noonan says

    November 16, 2022 at 8:02 pm

    So many great ideas, Kimberly! I am definitely feeling like the second snowman! Happy and ready to dive into some holiday entertaining! Thanks for a great post! ~Missy

    Reply
    • Kimberly Snyder says

      November 17, 2022 at 7:57 am

      Thank you, Missy! I sometimes think I am in a perpetual state of looking like the first snowman! So much fun hopping with you !

      Reply
  9. Wendy McMonigle says

    November 16, 2022 at 10:50 pm

    Such wonderful ideas you have Kimberly! I love your chocolate sauce recipe and will have to try it. I am so glad you could join us today.

    Reply
    • Kimberly Snyder says

      November 17, 2022 at 7:58 am

      You will love the chocolate sauce Wendy! It is delicious!!!!! I loved hopping with you today!

      Reply
  10. Kim says

    November 17, 2022 at 4:33 pm

    Thanks for sharing such wonderful ideas and special memories, Kimberly! What a wonderful place you have for celebrating outdoors, and you have such great decorating ideas! It’s been fun hopping with you!kim@

    Reply

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Hello! Kimberly (Kim) Snyder and I'm glad you're here. An entrepreneurial spirit, I've owned a flower shop and antiques store, a pizza parlor and now we're in Florida living a new adventure. Join me as we downsize into our new digs and continue the adventures! WRITER & BLOGGER

Kimberly Snyder shares the adventures of moving to Florida and beginning again in a new space as a herbalist, a creative, and a serial entrepreneur

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