Our holiday spotlight shines on a group of friends who have a kept a tradition called "The Holiday Loop". This is their TWELFTH year (simply amazing!) so this year is appropriately themed:
The Twelve Days of Christmas.
How does it work? A few friends volunteer their homes as a "stop" on the loop. After the theme and all of the stops are decided, each person creates a menu, cocktail, decor and attire based on the theme.
Creative Invite Idea for Loop: FOUR CALLING BIRDS...
First Stop on the Loop: FIVE GOLDEN RINGS...
Appetizers at Don and Margaret's House - Don and Margaret are making five different appetizers that are round and will serve beautiful gold sparkling champagne with artistic golden rings around each glass stem.
The Mermaids also like the idea of scattering clusters of 5 gold tealights around your tablescape.
Second Stop: THREE FRENCH HENS...
Dinner is served at Shelley's house! Shelley is making three cornish hens paired with a festive French wine.
SIX GEESE A-LAYING...
A cute and creative centerpiece for her table!
Third Stop: TWO TURTLE DOVES...
Dessert at Karen and Mark's house. Karen and Mark are making chocolate turtle doves and serving Raspberry Chocolate Turtle Dove martinis.
TWELVE DRUMMERS DRUMMING...
And, delicious "Pa-Rum-Pa-Rum-Drum" Chocolate Rum Cupcakes!
Holiday gift swap and cocktails at Tim and Jeanette's house. Guests will do their holiday gift exchange as well as play a few games and winners choose from these great themed prizes:
NINE LADIES DANCING...
TEN LORDS A-LEAPING...
Loop In Style!
Renting a car service allows everyone to be safe and enjoy the ride to each stop, together.
Here are some of their favorite themes from the past:
- Black and White: Everything from food, drinks, decorations and attire must be black and white.
- Ugly Wedding Attire: We will let you use your imaginations for this one!
- Tacky Tourist: Each home was a different tourist attraction like "I Heart NY" or "Dessert at Disney", Attire ranged from logo tees, shorts and fannypacks to sandals worn with socks!
Thank you to our festive friends in Melbourne, Florida for sharing great ideas and fun memories.
Celebrate and Swim Lightly,
The Mermaids
The Mermaids
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