Hostess Gift: DIY Hot Cocoa Kit

Curling up with a cup of hot cocoa is just a must this time of year. Each sip makes everything more cozy and festive, so it also happens to make the loveliest of gifts. Perfect for neighbors, teachers, or really, anyone - this little DIY is as darling as it is delicious.

Basket can be made super quick with cute store-bought stuff, or you can make it more personal with homemade cocoa mix and marshmallows. You can keep it super simple with the basics or add things like hot chocolate on a stick, crushed peppermint, a nip of bailey’s or kahlua, etc.

Wire basket Gold spraypaint White & gold shredded paper Hot cocoa- store bought or homemade Marshmallows- store bought or homemade Cellophane bagChocolate stirrersCute mugPlaid ribbon

Place the wire basket inside a larger cardboard box (it’s a good way to keep all the spraypaint contained). Spray the basket gold from all angles in several light coats. Let dry 1 hour.

Tie a large bow of plaid ribbon around your hot chocolate. Bag up your marshmallows and tie off. Arrange the chocolate stirrers in the mug.

Fill the basket with shredded paper, then add hot chocolate, marshmallows, and mug. Voila!

Photography: Ruth Eileen Photography | Design & Styling: SMP Living | Invitations: Paper Source | Catering: Whole Foods Market Preston | Vendor: The Container Store