Christmas at Tiffani’s

A few months ago, my sweet and talented sister in law, Jill Smith, and I decided to throw a holiday party together. We had always talked about working together on something and this seemed perfect. I adore her. She’s a person who is passionate, hard working, fun, silly, adorable and truly makes me smile. I tell her all the time I am lucky to have such an amazing sister in law. And most of the time I don’t even use the “in law” because she feels like a real sister.

Christmas at Tiffani's | Jill Smith & Tiffani Thiessen | Photography by Elizabeth Messina

We started with the look and feel of the party. We wanted it to be modern and sophisticated and of course festive. We decided to go with a black and white color scheme with hints of gold. The traditional red and green wasn’t something that spoke to us for this particular event. We then got to work on our Pinterest board pinning away with ideas. It worked great being we lived in two different states. (I love you Pinterest!) We decided to have the event outside being it was Southern California. After we nailed down the ideas we got to work. Jill started designing the beautiful invites. I started creating the yummy menu. We collaborated on everything. We worked together on all details and it made for a very seamless low stress production.

Christmas at Tiffani's | Jill Smith & Tiffani Thiessen | Photography by Elizabeth Messina

We then brought in some talented friends of ours to help. My dear friend Jenny Keller, of Jenny Cookies, made all the fun festive treats for our desert table. It was stunning. Our talented friend Kristen Caissie, of Moon Canyon Design, constructed the breathtaking floral arrangements and wreaths for the event. She is truly a crazy talented floral designer. I then contacted a company I was excited to finally work with, Casa De Perrin. I had been a fan of founders, Josh & Diana Perrin and had been following their work for awhile. We designed a gorgeous table setting that wowed me as well our guests. I still salivate over all of it and can’t wait to work with them again. I then called another company I had heard so much about, Found Rentals. They specialize in antique furniture and decor. We rented beautiful rustic wood tables and decided to use all different types of antique chairs to give it a fun eclectic feel. It was gorgeous.

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We strung lights everywhere, lit dozens of candles and had a warm fire burning in the fireplace. Jill made beautiful journals she gave out to our guests and I made homemade granola that everyone took home for breakfast the next morning. And lastly, it was important for Jill and I to continue our efforts of giving during the holidays. We asked our guests to bring an unwrapped toy for one of my favorite charities, Baby Buggy. And boy did our friends not disappoint. It warmed our hearts to know that many kids were going to have big smiles on their faces.

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It was definitely a night to remember and I look forward to doing many more of these with my sis. I think we make a dynamic duo.

Photography by Elizabeth Messina.

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Tracy Smith

Everything looks gorgeous! Love your dresses!

Lissy Stuart

This is such a beautifully pulled together party! Perfect combination of adorable details but not overdone:)

Stefanie Digre

It all looks so beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I can’t wait to see what other fabulous parties you throw!

Connie

all looked beautiful, can hardly wait to see more

christy

Soooo excited about your new site! Great writing ability backed with incredible photos. Gorgeous dress too!!

Rebecca Anderson

it looks like such a beautiful event! I love the care and thought that has gone into every element of your gathering. And yep, Pinterest is the best!

Michelle Lalino

Just Gorgeous! I love every element that went into this night!

April

love your style, your decor and food! Love this website so far

Nata Romeo

Every detail is PERFECT!

Lena

I LOVE the fact that you made holidays your own. Even though there’s SO much red and green around that time. Kudos for such a fabulous event!

maria angelica

Hey beauty soo happy n proud of U, love this website, it’s really amazing, congrats 4 that, I’ve been ur fan since SBTB n I’m really happy 4U, God bless ur family. Kisses from Venezuela!!! ♥

Sherrene

Amazing colors. Love gold accents :)

Lindsey

Love all the natural wood tables outside paired with your black and white lit with string lights. Simply beautiful party! Definatley going to “pin” these ideas

Kerry

What a beautiful and unique night!

Natalie Jane

This is absolutely perfect. The fire, the lights!

Cherie

I loved reading your article in my live happy magazine! I look forward to reading your blog!

Mark Wiseman

Dear Tiffani is there any were to buy your food products it all looks very amazing the blue and white cake looks really good your such an amazing actress you have been my all time favorite from save by bell days have a great week keep up good work as actress and cooking

Jane M

STUN-NING! Every detail – just love everything!

alina

Hello dear Tiffani!
I am so happy that I can leave a feedback right here on your web-site. I am a fan of your from your saved by the bell era, in fact you were my role model growing up in Romania! Thank you!

Kim Pinney

Tiffani, you looked amazing! Where did you get this gorgeous dress?

Elisabeth

Very nice pics !
Best regards from Paris
Elisabeth

Patricia

Oh wow, I just found this post via pinterest and I had no idea you had this website! It looks amazing, I can’t wait to read more! It looks like such a lovely cosy event, lovely inspiration.

John Bejanie

You are absolutely stunning!

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