Tomorrow morning I am hosting the twins Pre-K class coffee. It is a little tradition their nursery school has... the homeroom parent hosts all the other moms and/or dads for coffee one morning so the parents can connect and become more familiar with one another. When we first moved to the area I was very excited to meet the other moms...I had to feel them out, if you will...I needed to get a sense of who they were/are...This area has a reputation for being a little "hoity toity" or "uptight" and don't get me wrong I have met some of those types but for the most part I have met some incredible women. My all-time hope is that once everyone cuts through the bull, their cores are good.
I was the twins homeroom parent last year but I wasn't comfortable hosting, I was afraid someone would judge me or judge my house ---why I cared is so beyond me...but I did care...I was just to nervous to put myself and my home on display.
Everything worked out for the best my co-homeroom mom and now dear friend hosted and she did a stand up job...Also I love going to her house to see what design element she has recently incorporated...this girl has some goooood taste!
Regardless, this year here I am again, homeroom parent for the twins class and this year I am up for the challenge! It's funny how we settle into ourselves. I wish I would have settled earlier but I can't go back so here I am....settled. My apologies for the lighting, I had to take these pictures this evening once the boys went to bed...they kept stealing my sweet treats!
Here is my little coffee/tea bar...I figured it would be best to purchase some paper coffee cups incase the ladies need to take some caffeine on the go...I mean lets be real for one more second---Since this doesn't start until 9:30 I am sure all of these women have already inhaled about a pot of coffee anyway... so I guess the coffee vessel doesn't matter too much!
I was able to find these little creamers (which I am super excited about!!) I usually drink black coffee so I never really know "good" fixins' but I think I struck gold with the pumpkin spice creamer....
I whipped up a batch of homemade cinnamon biscotti this morning and was able to drizzle with a little white chocolate tonight! Yum and Yum!
I used this recipe: Cinnamon Sugar Biscotti
As for my center pieces I am keeping it all about the food. I moved my flower filled pumpkins to side tables and in moved a rustic white ceramic basket perfect for holding honey crisp apples and bosc pears. I love the look of fruit...so odd I know, but I truly believe the simplicity wins.
As a thank you to all the parents who attend the gathering I made little chocolate covered pretzel bags. I also made a few extra bags for the teachers!
I love making these and they could not be easier! I just pour a bag of white chocolate morsels into a glass measuring cup. I put the measuring cup in the microwave and heat on high for about 30-45 seconds...then I mix and repeat as needed. Lastly I dip the pretzel half way in the chocolate and lay flat on parchment paper. During the holidays I like to dip the pretzels in white chocolate and white sprinkles for a snowy look. Clear bags and ribbon seal the deal!
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