DESIGN //As a nod to the freezing cold wind barreling against our windows at the moment, today's EntertaineD feature focuses on embracing the icy blue glaciers in the art that you see above, and using it as an excuse to have some neighbors over for a hot meal in front of a warm fire.  (Still trying to track down the original source to give the artist credit - feel free to let me know if you have any idea!)

Dine // Admittedly, these macarons are more of a dessert than a main course, but pile them up in one single color on mismatched blue plates, and they make a big impact while providing a yummy snack that your guests can munch on throughout the evening. 

Dress // When hosting at home, I like to keep my look simple and unfussy so that I don't have to think about it too much throughout the night.  Sticking with a monochromatic look like the one above would be an easy choice, and for a more casual gathering, I love this ruffled DVF top paired with sky blue denim flares.

Drink // Nothing like a hot toddy on a cold day (I like mine with extra lemon!), and you'd get extra party-style points for serving yours in these gorgeousblue floral mugs (only $20 for a set of four!). 

Decorate // How perfect is this centerpiece? And SO simple... Gather blue glass bottles from your local thrift store or flea market, fill with water dyed with a smidge of blue food coloring and add freshly cut white flowers to give them that moody hue.

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