Martinis & Mistletoe


I'm still reeling from my fabulously 50s Christmas cocktail party on Saturday. I'm currently fantasizing about all things swanky and cool.

Most popular drink: Polar Bear Martini with an After Eight straw
Bonus feature: Didn't stain my sofa and guests walked away with minty fresh breath

Soundtrack for the night: Classics from Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra
Don't forget Eartha Kitt!

Must-have decoration: Vintage aluminum Christmas tree
The real deal is a little pricey so I made ours out of a bamboo pole, some wood dowels and lots of silver garland.

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