It has been said that I’m a fun mom. Maybe not all the time (of course, when it’s chore time), but it’s been said and I’ve recorded it in case either of my kids ever forget it. Ha! I love to do fun things with them and I NEVER miss an opportunity to throw some sort of party with them or for them. I look for any excuse to have a party and I want them to have lots of magical memories from their childhood. So, in moving back to Texas this spring, we are now living closer to some of our besties that we’ve missed so much and we really wanted to do something special with them since they live on the other end of the Metroplex and don’t get to see them as often as we’d like. I thought it would be fun to throw some sort of winter party, especially since we dream of getting snow here in Dallas but do not. And then the idea came! It would be a Winter Wonderland Kids Party with the help of my oh-so-gracious friends at Pottery Barn Kids.
My amazing and talented friend, Kate Jolliffe of TheEverydayHostess.com, and I recently had lunch here in Dallas and talked about working on a fun project together so, naturally, I turned to her for help. Kate is definitely the “hostess with the mostest” and knows better than anyone how to throw a fabulous party. She lives in Uptown Dallas and knows that area better than I do. With Kate’s suggestion, we decided to head over to the beautiful Reverchon Park to set up a party there. With hills and bridges and rock steps and lovely fall trees, it was the perfect location. I went over and met with the SWEETEST friends at our Pottery Barn Kids Store here in Dallas on Knox Street to get everything we needed to create this “Winter Wonderland” in our heads.
There were must-haves on my list to successfully create this Winter Wonderland Kids Party. First, we hung the beautiful FaLaLa Glitter Garland in the trees. I added some snowflakes from local craft and home stores and some of the PBK Large Felted Wool Snowflake Ornaments on different branches as well. It was a lovely backdrop.
Every party needs a “party table” to gather at for sweets and for crafts. I chose the Grey Kids Table but with White Kids Chairs. I only grabbed Brooklyn’s vanity chair from her room because I thought it would be fun with the fur on top (see more on Brooklyn’s Tween Bedroom Makeover HERE). PBK has one here that is just gorgeous.
I always love for my kids to create things and they love it because they are so artistic.
Beckham and his friend, Roman, started off our snowflake-making craft. We decided we could make a garland of them later or hang them from trees or around the home.
Of course, as 8 year-old boys, their attention span only lasted so long before the silliness got the best of them and they took snowflake-making to another level, ha!
There’s more of that but I’ll spare you all the pictures!
But I will show you a close-up of this White Felt Tree from PBK this year. It even has a glitter star on top!
And just when you think PBK has thought of everything, then they come out with this gorgeous Christmas Fur Runner for the kids tables. Yes please!! I need them for my adult Christmas table as well, thank you! Don’t they just make everything so fun?
During the snowflake-making with the boys, I look over to see the girls playing and talking in our little cozy spot to the left. Brooklyn thought it would be fun to read to Gemma and Carmella while they snuggled with some stuffed animals, like this sweet plush bear. This is as close as it gets to having little sisters so I’m grateful for these sweet friends of ours.
I think Gemma LOVED this book! How cute does she look on this new Faux Fur Lounge Chair?!
Carmella is sitting on one of my absolute favorite chairs, the Shimmer Velvet Dusty Blush Anywhere Chair. Oh how I wish it came in my size! (hint hint Pottery Barn haha)
These Green Flocked Trees in the background helped give us that element of a Winter Wonderland that we lack in this Dallas park…pine trees. They light up too and are battery-operated so that was perfect when the sun was going down. It was beautiful!
They ran around and played in this beautiful park. There was tag, hide and go seek, exploring…and then this happened. A cute brother-sister moment that I, of course, yelled “sit back down!” as they wanted to get up, so that I could take a picture and capture the moment. Any moms out there do this? Please {oh please} tell me I’m not the only one, ha! But when they’re getting along so well and having a “moment”, a mother has to capture it on camera. And speaking of precious, don’t you love those Glitter Houses next to Beckham? I decided I had to have them for my Winter Wonderland at home (stay tuned for that post coming next week). And the new PBK High-Low Faux Fur Throw is sooooo dreamy and soft! We are all obsessed! I want one in every room of my house this winter.
Kate and I also threw some of these gorgeous and soooooo soft Faux Fur Pillows in ivory and grey (and another Plush Polar Bear) to make this spot comfortable and relaxing. They are perfect to throw on a bed and I’d even throw them on a sofa.
As soon as Brooklyn and Beckham left this cozy little area, Gemma and Carmella saw this adorable pair of Plush Reindeer and ran over to make friends. Is that the cutest thing or what?
Gemma had no more patience for her new “friends” that weren’t talking back to her. Toddlers! However, Carmella stayed and we caught her asking them all sorts of questions. Just adorable! I love that girl and her sweet little personality. She’s so imaginative.
What’s a “Winter Wonderland” Party without music? The minute these kids heard Christmas music coming through the speakers, they were up and dancing. They are a hoot when they all get together!
And of course…..our “too cool for school” 8 year-old boys had to separate themselves to the other side of the party like a bunch of tween-age boys in middle school and show off their robot dance moves! LOL! Oh, Roman and Beckham! They have been such a funny and sweet pair of friends since they were small toddlers! I love those 2 so much!
“What was that? Did someone say hot cocoa?” Yes, Gemma. We did!
Can you guess who was first in line? Yep. Little Miss Gemma. And because she’s the littlest one, they waited on her, hand and foot.
PBK has the CUTEST little white Tea Cart and I knew I had to have it at our party for hot cocoa.
Kate had planned on bringing hot cocoa and I knew she’d bring some fun candies and marshmallows. Those funny kiddos acted like they’d never had hot cocoa before (they had), with all their excitement. The simple things, right? The topping may or may not have been eaten before we even had the hot cocoa ready.
And as if they didn’t need more sugar, they’re kids and it’s a party. So bring on the sugar! Can you tell Beckham is excited? LOL! That kid eats ALL day long and just grows, and grows, and grows.
Kate made the most delicious cupcakes with this marshmallow frosting!
You’ll have to go and ask her for the recipe because wow…it was so so good!
She even put the cutest cupcake toppers on them. The kids went nuts over them. I’m telling you….Kate knows what everyone likes…..kids or adults. She’s the best!
Those faces say it all, don’t they?
Can we talk about these gorgeous calligraphy signs?
What fun pieces to have at our party! Kate used them HERE in a blog post where she made her own Winter Wonderland at home and I absolutely adored them!
What a FUN DAY!!! I’m so grateful that Kate helped me throw this Winter Wonderland Party for the kids and their friends.
And, of course, a HUGE THANK YOU {from me AND these cute kiddos – Carmella, Brooklyn, Gemma, Roman and Beckham} to my friends at Pottery Barn Kids for working with me on this fun party! I’ve always loved them but my friends at the Dallas Knox Street store couldn’t have been more helpful, as they always are, in helping me put this together. We had a LOT of fun and made some great memories with these dear friends of ours.
We also want to give a special thanks to Photography by Katsi here in Dallas for capturing these moments for us and also to JBScript for the lovely Calligraphy Signage.
This Christmas, and every Christmas to come, we will always have these memories and pictures of our Winter Wonderland Party in the park and will look back and remember how magical it was! Isn’t that a wonderful gift? To create magical memories? I think so. I have so many from my childhood and it has meant so much to me that I want that for my children.
I hope I’ve inspired you to do something FUN and even MAGICAL during this holiday season. Make it a season to remember!
To help you create your own Winter Wonderland Party for Kids, I’m sharing all of my Pottery Barn Kids items here below for your shopping convenience.
Wishing you the Merriest Christmas & the most Magical Holidays,
*This post contains affiliate links but all opinions are my own. I only work with and support brands and products that my family and I love and use.
So cute and such a fun idea!
We had a blast, thanks Allison! Glad you could stop by! Xoxo
Summer! This is beyond adorable and you are definitely the hostess with the mostess!!! Oh how fun it would be to be a kid again to get to enjoy this party … such a dream and I LOVE all of the PBK items!!! Fabulous job my friend!!!
I know, everything they do is fabulous and I love this new line! I want it all! Yes… To be a kid again! So glad you could stop by, thanks Bree! 💋💋💋
How cute is this! Oh to be a kid again. Love all the faux fur items!
Right?! I would have loved this as a kid. PBK makes dreams come true! So glad you loved this, Sandra! Thanks for stopping by today! 😘😘
Summer, what an incredibly beautiful winter wonderland you’ve created! It all looks so magical and ethereal!! Every child would love to be invited to this party! Great job!,! 💕💕🎄🎄✨✨
Awww Kim! That means so much to me, thank you my friend. PBK had so many beautiful items, it was not hard to create something lovely and magical. The kids loved every part of it. Thanks for coming to visit! 💕😘😘
Summer! This is incredible! You have created such a magical party with all of this fabulous PBK decor! You have some very lucky children, you are an amazing mom! What a true talent you are my friend. Congratulations on this beautiful set up! xo
Tamara, those are the kindest words and you have touched my heart! I appreciate you so much, my friend. I hope they look back on this day with much fondness. Grateful we were able to capture it all and get such fun pictures. It may not be Disneyland, but it sure was fun and magical! Muah!💋💋
You create such a beautiful magical place for the children!!! Love all this Summer!
Joan, that means the world to me. I certainly hope I did a good job. I know they will have memories and pictures to look back on and treasure so I’m grateful. Thank you for coming to check out our party ☺️🙏🏼💕💋
Summer this is the sweetest party ever!! It’s so beautifully done!
You so very much, Shannon! It was fun to surprise them and tell them what we were doing! ☺️✨👏🏼💋
Summer! You’ve outdone yourself with this one. It’s absolutely perfect, and now I’ve added a few things to my shopping list! 💗❄️😘
Oh Julie, that is soooo sweet of you! I’m pleased you love it so much! Yes, so many fun items available… I love them all! Happy shopping and thanks for stopping by today! 💕💕😘😘
So beautiful Summer!!! I’m not a kid but it was so magical I wanted to be at the party! Love your sweet spirit and it shines in all of your posts and projects 💗
CC!! Thanks soooo much!! Bring down your kids and let’s have another party LOL! Or just for the adults? Ha! This was such a fun day, thanks for stopping by to see! Muah!!💋💋
Summer,
This is my dream brand to work with. How amazing. What a wonderful post. And the kids are too cute for words. Mine would definitely be Pottery Barn teen as my kids are older, but WOW is all I have to say.
Jenn
Aren’t they just a fabulous company?! I remember being pregnant with Brooklyn, my oldest, and going through their store and registering. I have been in love ever since ☺️💕
Summer, this is absolutely stunning! The colors, the background, the PBK items, the photography, the hot cocoa, seriously…you’ve outdone yourself and I’ve scrolled up and down a dozen of times. Can you please adopt me so I can enjoy a winter wonderland too? Xoxo
Oh my gosh you’re making me blush LOL! You are so so sweet and generous with your words. Thank you my friend. Of course I will adopt you! Only if you bring all of your fabulous shoes and your entire wardrobe Haha! 😘😘 Thanks for stopping by! 💕💕
What a fun day. Looks like a magical party for all who came. I just love all the sweet ideas. ✨
Aww thanks sooo much, Diann!!!! Hope you’re having a wonderful Christmas season! ☺️☺️❤️️🎄💋
Oh my goodness what a kids dream!!! You did such an awesome job Summer!!! I wish I could have attended!
Oh Courtney, I would have loved to have had you as a guest! Anytime… thanks so much for your kind words and I’m glad you could stop by!!! ☺️🙏🏼💕💋💋
I think I want to become Alice in Wonderkand so I can become little again and attend this beautiful magical party. Summer, you are the perfect person to create a magical and charming party… and yes, I want you to be my mommy😉
But truly Summer, you have done an amazing job!
LOL I love it, Alicia! I want to, too, then! You’re the sweetest! Thanks for being so supportive and I’m so glad you got to stop by and see all of our fun! xoxoxo
Wow Summer it’s so enchanting! Your kids are gorgeous!!!
Leslie, thank you so very much! that’s so so sweet of you! Hugs!!
Summer!!! Do you ever sleep?! This is beyond magical and the kids must’ve had a blast. The pictures are all so beautiful and you did an amazing job styling it all. You have a true gift my friend!! Thanks for sharing it with the world!! 😘😘😘
LOL I actually do! Just not this week haha. Thanks so so so much, you’re so kind! I’m deeply touched and grateful for your kind words. Thank you bunches for stopping by! Merry Christmas! xoxo
This is absolutely darling & so inspiring! Beautifully done Summer! xo
Thanks so very much, Beth! Glad you stopped by! Hugs!!
Oh my gosh this give me so much inspiration! My 6 year old daughter Brighton would of loved to of joined in on that fun! So many items I would love to have for her!! Love this post so much!! I’m sure it was a lot of work!!
Oh if only you lived closer! We would have loved to have had her! thanks, friend! Hugs!!!
Summer I adore the whole set up!!! The kids all looked like they were having such a blast as well!!! Just beautiful my friend!! xxxx
That means so so much to me. Thanks so much, Deb!! xoxoxo
Oh my gosh Summer your kids are like models! this is the cutest thing EVER
Oh gosh you are TOO sweet, thanks Mysha!! xoxoxo
Cuteness overload!!! I loved all the pbk items and those kids were the perfect models!!!! Great post!
I’m so glad you loved it, Ashley!! Thanks so much for your kind words and I’m so glad you came by to see all the fun we had! Hugs!!
Oh my goodness, this is so absolutely adorable, Summer! I bet those kiddos had a blast! Amazing job!
We really did have a FUN day! Thanks so much, Laura! So glad you came to read all about it! xoxo
Summer , this is absolutely gorgeous!!! How much fun and beautiful pictures !!!
Awww you’re the sweetest, thank so much Jessica!!! Hope you’re having a fabulous Christmas season! xoxox
Those are the cutest pictures ever!!!!! Love all the fun Pottery Barn furniture and accessories!!!! Allport the kids loo absolutely darling! !!!! Great job!
Awwww thank you! It sure was fun and I’m so glad the kids loved all the details! xoxoxo
Summer, this is absolutely adorable! Of course your creativity continues to rule the world- your kids are so lucky to have you, as are we 😉 Thank you for fueling my creativity!
What a huge compliment, thanks Kel!!! Your support always means so much! love ya!
Summer! This is so so SO amazing! What a sweet, beautiful little party. You are so talented! Of course the little ones are adorable and all of the PBK items are perfection too! Totally obsessed with that faux fur chair. Thinking that needs a spot in my little lady’s room asap 😍
Stephanie, thank you so so much! I love that chair too!!! Glad you stopped by! xoxo
Summer you did an AMAZING job! Beautiful scenes and pictures. PBK has some really cool items! Many pieces would even work for grown-ups 🙂
You’re so sweet, thanks so much Oscar! Merry Christmas to you and your family! 😄
What a darling post Summer! The scene is simply magical! I love all of the products you shared too! Especially that precious fur lounge chair and the cute reindeer! xoxo
Don’t they have the cutest things?! Thanks so much, Jen! It was really fun and they think of everything and have the best things so it really makes for a beautiful party. Merry Christmas my friend!
Summer!! This is seriously the cutest!! I’m in love with all of the faux fur!! That table runner!! Such a fun idea with the kiddos!
I know, I am obsessed with that table runner! Thank you so much sweet Heather. Appreciate you stopping by! Xoxox
Oh I love reading this! Everything is so magical! Love it all! Xo
Thanks sooo much, El! Merry Christmas!
Wow!!! Everything is so magical!!! That tea cart is so crazy adorable, and I need that table in my life…. It’s the perfect size for more than one kid to get their craft on our hang out.