Do you remember that feeling of playing outside or sledding for hours in the snow? Your hands and feet were absolutely numb, your nose felt like there was frostbite on it, your snow pants had long ago stopped working up to par and you had chunks of snow at the bottoms of your boots. And then you walked inside… it was wonderfully warm and cozy and you threw off your winter jacket, hats and mittens and your mom made you a mug of hot chocolate that thawed your hands and made you glad to be inside.
This post is for the grown-up who misses those days. Specifically, the days of sledding for hours outside. Then, coming inside to get warm and be cared for. I can guarantee any group of kids will love this, no matter their ages. However, maybe not everyone will appreciate an antique flying saucer. For example, this one reminds me of the amazing old sleds from the Vintage Bazaar. Still, I know they will love heaping their mugs full of hot chocolate. Additionally, they can add some fun treats into their mugs.
There are so many different ways to set up a hot chocolate bar but this one is simple. It’s made for the kids just running in from the snow who don’t want (or shouldn’t have!) Bailey’s in their hot chocolate or more grown-up flavorings. There are just some candy canes to munch on or swirl in the hot chocolate…
or marshmallows dipped in crumbled candy canes if that’s more your style…
and then you can top the whole thing off with homemade whipped cream.
To further emphasize the warm and cozy theme, someone layers a scarf around the base of the buffet and adds little touches of Christmas with fresh hypericum berries and greens.
Tell me, what is your favorite addition to hot cocoa? Or are you a purist and love it as simple as it comes? For more warm and cozy inspiration visit our warm & cozy page!
