Robin,

I like your site. Here are a few pictures of my 2008 cookie exchange party.
All my guests bring their cookies pre-wrapped/boxed/bagged. They do get creative.




Every year I decorate the table area in a different color theme. Last year
was all silver. I also did a Christmas Tea theme for dinner this year (tea sandwiches, scones and Devonshire cream, fruit spreads, nut breads, mandarin salad, butternut squash soup, and desserts). I served teas and spiced cider. Last year was a sit-down dinner.



















After dinner, we do a $10-$15 gift swap. I buy each of my guests a bag
of goodies (usually Christmas decorations). I also provide Christmas
Poppers for each guest. They love these silly things.



They all got hats in their poppers and gladly wore them! LOL




This is my group for this year. Next year, I hope to have 9 guests
and me making a total of 10. It's a good size for my home.

My guests really look forward to my annual event. They say they wouldn't miss it for nothing. I enjoy having the party and begin working on it in January of each new year. I put a lot of thought and planning into. I begin planning early, so that I can enjoy preparing for it at a slow pace and not feel so overwhelmed when the actual time arrives. This year, I had all my guests bring 1-1/2 dozen cookies (because the group was smaller). It worked out great. There were plenty of cookies to take home to the families and their friends. I really love having this event. My guests look forward to seeing what I plan new for each year! I look forward to surprising them!

Connie Moorrees, Apple Valley, CA