Sweet Celebrations : A Valentine’s Day Hot Chocolate Bar!
One of my favorite additions to our Christmas setup this year was our cozy hot chocolate bar. So when January rolled around, I wasn’t quite ready to say goodbye. Then it hit me—why not a Valentine’s Day hot chocolate bar? With just a few small tweaks and some fun new finds, it was an easy (and delicious) transition!
At the heart of both our Christmas and Valentine’s Day setups is this “These Are the Days” sign I found on Etsy ages ago. It’s my daily reminder that life isn’t a dress rehearsal, and to soak up every moment! It still brings me so much joy, and the best part? It’s still available here.
The essential for a hot chocolate bar (other than the sweet stuff!) is obviously a killer mug collection. Target is my go-to for cute and affordable mugs—most of mine were only $5! My absolute favorite? This gorgeous rose-print mug with “You are Beautiful” written inside. I grabbed a bunch of extras for my girlfriends too, because let’s be honest—we all need that little reminder some days!
And, of course, no hot cocoa station is complete without the actual goodies! Storing everything in cute jars (with bonus points for themed containers) adds that festive touch. Oh, and don’t forget the whipped cream in the fridge...and maybe a little peppermint schnapps in the upper cabinet—wink! Here are a few fun seasonal finds I grabbed for our Valentine’s Day edition:
Want to create your own swoon-worthy setup? Here’s what I grabbed + some fun substitutions for items no longer available:
1 - “You are Beautiful” rose print mug 2 - Embossed heart mug 3 - Tray with metal handles 4 - Rose dessert plate 5 - “These are the Days” framed art 6 - Heart-shaped bowl with lid 7 - Felt pom pom heart wreath 8 - “You are Loved” striped mug 9 - LED heart signs 10 - XO flocked decor 11 - Heart lid glass storage jars 12 - Hearts table runner
I hope this inspires you to create your own hot chocolate bar this season. It’s such a fun way to spread a little holiday cheer—and the perfect excuse to drink more cocoa while soaking in the real happy hours!
Short on time but still want to make Valentine’s Day extra special?
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