Hot Chocolate Bar

on loan from Bering’s: Juliska Country Estate Winter Frolic Ruby Hostess Tray | Juliska Country Estate Winter Frolic Mug | Juliska Country Estate Winter Frolic Joy To The World Gift Tray | Reed & Barton Burgundy Silverplate 25-cup Coffee Urn | Waterford Lismore Diamond 6″ Bowl (similar here) | Peppermint Sticks and Cake Pop Spoons from the Coffee & Gourmet Counter

Christmas morning is not complete without hot chocolate or cocoa as we called it growing up. I envision sitting around the tree, opening presents with a steaming mug. Doesn’t that sound cozy? 

Since I’m hosting Christmas breakfast this year (see my tabletop here), I wanted to set up a help yourself Hot Chocolate Bar. Juliska has the cutest ruby winter collection that’s perfect for the holidays! I set up the bar with coffee mugs on the left, the hot chocolate in a beautiful silver plated urn in the middle, and toppings on the right.  I used my grandmother’s antique silver cigarette holders to hold the peppermint sticks and a crystal bowl overflows with marshmallows.

My talented friend Nancy provided the finishing touches that really make it special. She painted a beautiful “Hot Chocolate Bar” sign that ties into the Juliska Country Estate Winter pattern and adorned my hutch with fresh Holly berries & leaves that we snagged from my parent’s backyard. I also love the mini vases with deep red flowers sprinkled through out.

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This post is in collaboration with Bering’s. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Calligraphy and Styling by Nancy Bihlmaier. Photography by Ailee Petrovic of Snapshots & My Thoughts.