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Christmas Down South – Day 4 – Nico and Lala

December 13, 2012

Have yourself a merry little Christmas, and make the Yule-tide monogrammed. Today, we get swanky with Nico and Lala. Started in 2009 in Nashville, they’re now Chicago based custom designers, specializing in custom invitations, event branding, and gifts for the home and life. Both Southern born and bred, Nicole and Lauren show their southern style in each and every detail of their fabulous products.

Get your serve on with this custom tray (with whatever monogram you’d like, of course)! Leave a comment on this post letting us know your favorite festive snack. A winner will be chosen at random on December 20th!

*THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED – CONGRATULATIONS TO CHELSEA HOLMES  FOR WINNING!*

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Comments

  1. Angie says

    December 19, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    I like cheese balls

  2. Lydia K says

    December 19, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Spiced candied pecans! Or stuffed mushrooms…

  3. Jared says

    December 19, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Peppermint puppy chow.

  4. Ginger H says

    December 19, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    My favorite would have to be gingersnaps with lemon custard to dip them in. Yum!

  5. Robie Sullins says

    December 19, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    My wife’s puppy chow mix!

  6. Colin Forshwandivia says

    December 18, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    I would serve everything on it :) I want itttttt

  7. lee lankford says

    December 18, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    homemade chex mix

  8. Gardner says

    December 18, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Cheese straws!

  9. Katie says

    December 17, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Peppermint chocolate crinkle cookies!

  10. Nicole says

    December 17, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    hot chocolate with piles and piles of whipped cream!

  11. Jennifer says

    December 17, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    Rum cake is by far my favorite festive treat. Love Nico and Lala!

  12. scott says

    December 17, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Sausage and cheese balls

  13. Katie says

    December 17, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    My favorite holiday snack would definitely have to be Kentucky Bourbon Balls – a true Southern treat!!

  14. Haleigh Parmer says

    December 17, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    For my family, you just cannot go wrong with good cheese and crackers!

  15. Hannah says

    December 17, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    I always end up snacking on Christmas butter cookies and homemade spice tea. Light and simple, but so good!

  16. Josh says

    December 17, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    A classic cheese ball!

  17. Kristi says

    December 16, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    My Grandmother’s Christmas cookies!

  18. Claire says

    December 16, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    My fave Christmas snack is playfully called “Christmas crack.” A perfect mix of pretzels, corn Chex, wheat Chex, Cheerios, and M&Ms, all covered in white chocolate.

  19. Sarah Jane says

    December 16, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    Homemade chex mix is always a hit!

  20. Cynthia says

    December 16, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Christmas Cheer-it’s an additive for coffee that makes spirits bright!

  21. Kimberly P says

    December 16, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Peppermint bark :)

  22. Tina says

    December 16, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Puppy Chow!

  23. Davey says

    December 16, 2012 at 12:26 AM

    My Grammie’s fudge cannot be topped in my book!

  24. Aimee says

    December 15, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Chocolate covered pretzel rods!

  25. Riggs says

    December 15, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Fudge (enough said)

  26. Stacey says

    December 15, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    My Mother’s Oyster Crackers!

  27. Brandon says

    December 15, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Snowball cookies.

  28. Kelly says

    December 15, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Chocolate Covered Pretzels!

  29. Meg says

    December 15, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    On the holidays you can’t go wrong with a cheese and summer sausage tray! Great for snacking while watching football and movies!

  30. Margaret says

    December 15, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    S’mores in front of the fireplace next to the Christmas tree!

  31. Margaret says

    December 15, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    There’s nothing like s’mores toasted at home in the fire place next to the Christmas tree.

  32. Ashley Pero says

    December 15, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Nothing beats guac and chips for me — no matter the time of year!

  33. Kristi says

    December 15, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    My Nana’s homemade chex mix

  34. Noah says

    December 15, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    Gingerbread man, nothing beats it.

  35. Molly says

    December 14, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Christmas suger cookies

  36. Bryce Carson says

    December 14, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Sugar cookies and buckeyes

  37. Amanda says

    December 14, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Bite-size crawfish pies!

  38. Jon Giddens says

    December 14, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    No bake cookies

  39. Emily says

    December 14, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    I love pretzels covered in dark chocolate with sprinkles.. peppermint patties.. lots of favorite festive snacks

  40. Jessica says

    December 14, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    A candy cane taken off the Christmas tree! And of course, eaten with great care to make the sharpest point possible :)

  41. Jamie Montgomery says

    December 14, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    white chocolate covered pretzel rods with spindles :-) nom

  42. Brian says

    December 14, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Meatballs!

  43. Sarah Kane says

    December 14, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Peppermint Bark! Yum.

  44. Conor D. says

    December 14, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    My mother makes cocoanut squares covered in chocolate….amazing

  45. Ryan M. says

    December 14, 2012 at 3:06 AM

    My aunt’s Chex Mix.

  46. Allison says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    Spiced nuts and/or bourbon balls!

  47. Ashton G says

    December 13, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    Gingerbread cookies!

  48. Camille says

    December 13, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    Chocolates!

  49. Bonnie G says

    December 13, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    Peppermint bark!

  50. stephanie says

    December 13, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Cheese straws, of course!!!

  51. Leah says

    December 13, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    Definitely chex mix!

  52. Kathryn says

    December 13, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    sausage dip and “white trash”

  53. Jessica Parsons says

    December 13, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Gingerbread cookies!

  54. Mitch says

    December 13, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Anything bourbon tinged!

  55. Meghan says

    December 13, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    I love any party food but sausage & cheese balls are my go-to this time of year!

  56. Megan says

    December 13, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Christmas cookies, of course!

  57. Staley Mc says

    December 13, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    I love puppy chow we always make a huge batch around Christmas time and its so addictive!

  58. Adam says

    December 13, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    peppermint bark! so good.

  59. Nicolette says

    December 13, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    My mother makes the best sugar cinnamon pecans you have ever tasted!

  60. Lauren Franklin says

    December 13, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    Roasted chestnuts for sure!

  61. Morgan Benjamin says

    December 13, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    The best festive snack has to be my grandmother’s Christmas seasoned pecans!

  62. Amy C says

    December 13, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Anything chocolate or sweet!

  63. Amy says

    December 13, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    My mother’s homemade cheese straws

  64. Katie Caperton says

    December 13, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    ALL CHEESES!

  65. Ben F. says

    December 13, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    I’ll second sausage balls! My favorite holiday treat!

  66. Katy Kweder says

    December 13, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Cheese ball and fancy crackers…yummm.

  67. Lin says

    December 13, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    I love smoked salmon and toast points. It is the one dish my mother always serves at our holiday cocktail party and it makes me think of Christmas.

  68. Jolee says

    December 13, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Cranberry chutney or pecan tarts!

  69. Amanda says

    December 13, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Christmas Cookies!

  70. Jennifer in SC says

    December 13, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Cream cheese topped with my home-canned candied jalapeno slices and Triscuits on the side.

  71. Traci@TotalMomsense says

    December 13, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    Cheese straws; a cheese tray with homemade preserves and chutneys; and my Great Aunt Myrtle’s bourbon balls.

  72. Nate says

    December 13, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Russian Tea Cakes!

  73. Holly says

    December 13, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Definitely peanut butter blossom cookies!

  74. Justin says

    December 13, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Bourbon Balls!

  75. Jolie Sims says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Who doesn’t love home-made Chex mix?! Mmm-mmm!

  76. Chelsea says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    I love anything Harry+David around the holidays, and a good cup of apple cider. Yum!

    xoxo
    Chels

  77. Keith Sims says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Are sausage balls festive? That’s my holiday fav!

  78. Leslin Ossoff says

    December 13, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Armadillo jerky squares!

  79. Edward says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Chocolate covered peanut butter balls.

  80. Ashton Daley says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    My granmother’s chex party mix.

  81. Susannah Armstrong says

    December 13, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Sausage balls!

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