Dessert Table: Peppermint Party

Jessie of Shop Sweet Lulu created this sweet little gingerbread house party for her little ones and included a cocoa bar in the festivities! Pops of red and subdued grey look great in the mostly white room. Whoopie pies, meringues, and marshmallows round out the sweet selection.

pics via Shop Sweet Lulu

Gingerbread Village Table Runner

Photog Rebecca Hansen captured this edible winter wonderland for Snippet & Ink. Gingerbread houses sit atop a kraft paper runner that's sprinkled with powdered sugar "snow". This would make any kid happy to sit at the kiddie table if you made a smaller version to line their shorter table.

Already maxed out on time? Opt for graham crackers or pre-made gingerbread house kits to make your little village.

Gingerbread House Invites & Printables

Late yesterday I shared my interview in the recent issue of the Star Tribune newspaper with you. In case you missed it, be sure to check it out here. Now, on to today's sweet post.

This concept is just inspired. Nothing says winter like gingerbread, in all its forms, but especially in house form. One Charming Party featured these adorable, printable gingerbread house invitations for a little girl's gingerbread house building party.

After printing out the invite, attach candies, and enclose in a clear envelope to protect your work.

When you send out invites this cute, the edible version your kiddies make at the party have some big shoes to fill. These little houses fit the bill.

Swing by One Charming Party to print the invitations for yourself, and let the party begin.

Later today, I'll be back with the 2010 Holiday Gift Guide. There are yummy gift ideas for you and the sugar addicts in your life, even the ones across the pond. See you then!