Christmas is the season for parties and gatherings, mulled wine and delicious chocolates and an excuse to get together with old and new friends. In our old house we were quite stuck for space and we are really enjoying the new place and being able to host friends now. This year we have Ed's family coming to us on Boxing Day and it will be the first time hosting a family event for us!
With school about to finish, I decided to celebrate the end of Archie's first full term by inviting some of his friends and their parents over after school one day. The children quickly split off with the school boys going upstairs and the little siblings choosing the playroom. The living room was for the adults and it was lovely to chat without the rush and distractions of the school run.
I was sent a Hotel Chocolat Christmas Wreath and it seemed the perfect time to open it. I left it in the middle of the table as it made a great centerpiece. Once all the children were occupied, we broke it open and it was absolutely amazing inside! Our favourites include the 'Christmas mess', the 'Bakewell tart' and the champagne truffles, and the selection was brilliant with something for everyone's tastes! I find that usually when we open a box of chocolates there are the same ones always left at the end but having some left at the end wasn't an issue with the wreath!
The Hotel Chocolat wreath is perfect for Christmas gatherings and I might have to buy one for a Boxing Day treat for the family too. It is the perfect festive centerpiece and incredibly delicious! When we have eaten too many roast potatoes and stuffing, I think bite sized sweet snacks will be great to nibble on.
I couldn't easily get pictures of all the children playing but here are a couple of my little two who loved having a house full of friends and playmates (although one still needs to work on sharing his toys with them).
Hotel Chocolat have an amazing Christmas collection to suit all families big and small, so whether you are having a quiet Christmas at home, a few friends over or the whole extended family, check out their amazing Christmas chocolate collection.
This post is sponsored by Hotel Chocolat but all chocolates were eaten exclusively by myself (and my friends)
Now that is my kind of wreath!
ReplyDeleteThat wreath looks amazing, I could definitely do with one of those this Christmas Becky! Mich x
ReplyDeleteI love that chocolate, it's the best! I like how pretty that wreath is - definitely perfect for parties or guests!
ReplyDeleteWow! That looks amazing (and I love the Mini Rodini dress too :) )
ReplyDeleteMmmm this sounds amazing! Not sure how long it would last in this house though haha :) x
ReplyDeleteThat wreath looks perfect for sharing at this time of year. You can't beat Hotel Chocolat x
ReplyDeleteThat’s a lovely wreath and looks delicious too. I understand when there is less space at home and a lot of people for gatherings, it becomes difficult to manage. I have also booked a Chicago event space for Christmas party this time as there are too many people to come.
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