How many of us make sure we leave a tiny spot for dessert?

Well here’s a buffet dedicated to that coveted sweet spot .   .   . You know .   .   .

That special place that is reserved for the reward .    .   . whether it’s a hunk of chocolate cake, butter cookies, ice cream, or Mother Nature’s gifts of fresh strawberries and grapes.

While the weather outside (70’s) is anything but ‘frightful’ .   .   .  creating a winter wonderland inside was going to require some magic.

With the kind and generous (free) help of the local Christmas tree lot .   .   . my car filled to capacity with the excess branches of freshly cut pine trees .   .   .  and last but certainly not least, the amazing and intoxicating aroma .   .   .

Talk about a happy camper !!!

I filled flower buckets, and layered tons of tree branches on top of my table, with mini white lights tucked here and there for extra eye candy.  I also added an over sized wooden bowl filled with assorted sizes of gold and silver ornaments .   .    .  red and hot pink feather boa’s for pop of color, and whimsy .   .    .  mixed candle holder heights, all holding red tapers of varying shapes. For extra fun… candles made to look like ornaments, Christmas trees, and pine cones were my finishing touch. ( Please burn candles responsibly )

Vintage yellow glass dessert/salad plates stacked next to a cut crystal vase, holds bamboo design dessert forks. Vintage African hand made baskets hold yellow linen napkins.

Fun tip………

To give the illusion of fresh snow, I sprinkled powdered sugar on some of the pine branches and glass table.

More next week…

Sharon Insul … formerly of Candle light and… Beverly Hills CA.  .  . internationally known for her creative talents.