Ok you’re hosting this holiday season! If you’ve been scrolling through social media you’ve probably seen many posts about a “Ralph Lauren Inspired Christmas”. Here are some easy ways to incorporate this year’s trend into your plans.
The twist to making it a Ralph Lauren inspired Christmas is to create an elegant, cozy, and timeless aesthetic. The feeling of a relaxing countryside home with many textures and layers but still polished.
- Think classic fabrics like velvet, wool, and leather.
- Warm deep colors like forest green, navy, deep reds, browns, and burgundy.
- Layered with tartan or plaid patterns.
- Accented with pops of polished metallics like brass and gold, ribbons, mellow flickering candlelight, wood, pinecones, and cedar.
Appetizers, Drinks, Food, Desserts
Appetizers
- Bread Basket
- Charcuterie Board (themed)
- Wreath or candy cane shaped
Drinks
- Cranberry Rosemary Prosecco
- Eggnog
- Espresso Martini: fresh espresso (or decaf), vodka, coffee liquer, simple syrup, ice
- Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Tea
- Wine, Beer, Seltzers
- Water
- A mini Christmas tree decorated with mini liquor bottle as ornaments.
- Garnishes: cranberries, rosemary, sliced oranges
Food
- Turkey
- Ham
- Mashed or Mini Potatoes
- Mac and Cheese
- Rice/Casserole Dishes
- Pasta/Noodles
- Salad
- Bacon and Brussels
Desserts
- Cookie Decorating
- Smore’s or Gingerbread Station
- Donut holes, pretzels
- Candies: chocolates, candy cane
- Cake
- red velvet with frosting topped with cranberries and gingerbread trees
- cheesecake with raspberry and whipped cream for santa hats
- chocolate topped with rosemary and cranberries
- yule log
Activities, Games, Entertainment
Holiday Music
- Youtube, Spotify, ApplyMusic, etc.
Background Holiday Movie Favorites
- Youtube, MovieChannel, Netflix, Prime, etc.
Pictures
- Photo Area
- Instant polaroid camera (can clip it to a tree or wreath)
Crafts
- Ornament decorating
- Cookie icing
- Gingerbread house build
Games
- White elephant
- App: heads up
- Card and board games
Decorations
- Christmas trees, ornaments, ribbons
- String lights and candles
- Food and drink serving items
- Plates, utensils, cups, mugs, napkins
Wishing you a season full of love and a peaceful wrap to the year.
Warmest Wishes, Crystal
