Ugly Christmas Sweater Wearing, Gingerbread House Decorating Party

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We hosted the 1st annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Wearing, Gingerbread House Decorating Party. After a lot of preparation, and a little anxiety on my part, I think fun was had by all.
Some of the couples that got really into the sweaters: Chris & Lisa Knapp

Dietr & Debbie Storrer


Joanna & Marco Juracan

Joy & Ben Hutchins

And, of course, the host & hostess
The gingerbread house decorating was a hit. Although there were no rules about how to decorate your house, there were a few sly people that brought a few extra touches from home to spice up their house a bit.
Here are a few of my favorite houses (close-ups would be better, sorry):
The Storrer's
The Hutchins' (the winners)

Tyler & Karen Pew
The Gardner's
The Juracan's

I think the party was a success, although I'm still trying to decide if I'll do it next year. Okay, I probably will, I don't want anyone else to steal my party. But I think next year, you're not allowed in the door if you don't come dressed appropriately.

Comments

Sharon Beesley said…
oh my amanda you look amazing. i saw those gold leggings at Target and thought to myself, "WHO would buy these?" YOU DID!!! hahaha. love it.
December 18, 2008 at 12:30 AM
Sharon Beesley said…
ps i want to go to your ugly christmas sweater party! maybe next year. . . . .
December 18, 2008 at 12:32 AM
Joy said…
Amanda it was so much fun. Thanks for the invite. And thanks for the help with the house supplies. The party was great!
December 18, 2008 at 6:29 AM
Jessica said…
I'm seriously less disturbed by the ugly sweater than by your gold leggings. Where in the world did you find those? Please tell me they're not a regular part of your closet. :)
December 18, 2008 at 7:48 AM
Bri!!! said…
that is so awesome. Funny thing is, my mom would be dressed appropriately every day during the month of December. She has the UGLIEST Christmas sweaters and she wears them...for real.
December 18, 2008 at 10:06 AM
Amanda said…
My sister found the leggings at Target in Cali, and used them for her ugly sweater party. In fact, the whole outfit is hers. I wish I could take credit.
December 18, 2008 at 10:34 PM
JJuracan and family said…
It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship...I think it must have been the Xanadu leggings! We were just meant to be! Love your guts!!!!
December 20, 2008 at 8:30 PM
Cheryl said…
What a party! I think your leggings alone should have won a prize. What a fun idea and everyone looked like they had a great time.

Hope you are having a wonderful Christmas season. Everytime I hear Mariah Carey or Amy Grant I think of our fun Hawaiian Christmas years ago. Good times.
December 20, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Rachelle said…
Love it! I especially LOVE your leggings!
December 22, 2008 at 1:56 PM
Amy Baker said…
Love it! How funny are you in your gold tights? Looks like a fun evening. Also, I just scrolled down and saw your darling stockings and stocking holders. I love them. What a great talent you have to make those. I hope you guys had a great Christmas.
December 30, 2008 at 10:25 AM
from Dicy said…
oh my gosh, LOVE the ugly sweater idea. we do a tacky gift exchange, but the sweaters really do take things to a totally different level.
January 19, 2009 at 9:15 PM
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