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Giving Your Holiday Veggie Platter Some Personality

By Sharon Tara

Home Stager with Sharon Tara Transformations

December 09, 2011 04:38 AM

Give Your Holiday Veggie Platter Some Personality This Year

Looking for a fun way to dress up a veggie platter for the holidays?

I originally posted about this idea two years ago, and thought it might be time to share it again.

Surprise your guests with a mini snowman made of cauliflower.

cauliflower snowman

He looks great on any platter with any assortment of appetizers.

Assemble his body using toothpicks to hold it together. I used toothpicks for this guy's arms, but rosemary branches would look even better. I used whole cloves for the eyes, mouth, and buttons. Carrot was used for his hat.

cauliflower snowman

If you have any ideas for creative Holiday platters, please share them in the comments.

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Peg Barcelo

Fluff My House! Home Staging Inc. 250.486.6369 - Summerland, BC

The FlufftasticStager from Summerland, BC

Sharon, I love that! Too cute! I'm gonna have to try that, I have some cauliflower in the fridge right now! :D

Dec 09, 2011 11:58 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Delores: That's exciting! I hope you get some pictures so we can see!

Lloyd: I'm surprised you didn't think it was going to have Zack or Jack somehow involved!

Bruce: It was a huge hit when I brought it to a party....and there were no kids!

Alexandra: Honestly, I don't remember where I saw the idea...I know I stole it from somewhere, LOL!

Anna: Please share a picture when you make it! It takes a bit of patience...you have to find just the right pieces to fit together...but it's worth it.

Judy: The snowman can take a dip!

Janice: Just clever enough to know a good idea when I see one!

Dec 09, 2011 02:18 PM

Shar Sitter

Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN

Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

Very cute Sharon. Snowman outside....and snowman inside. Perfect. But I like the one inside better.

Dec 09, 2011 02:37 PM

Ellen Caruso

Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

Sharon, I'll need to forward this to my sister, she's on charge of the Vegetable platter this year, and her daughter enjoys being creative.

Dec 09, 2011 03:19 PM

Ginger Foust

Certified Staging Professional - Oakhurst, CA

Home Stager Oakhurst CA, Dream Interior Redesign & Staging

A perfect use for cauliflower and the other veggies, very clever Sharon! Now to remember this.........

Dec 09, 2011 03:36 PM

Janet Jones

Just Your Style Interiors, LLC - Kihei, HI

Home Staging, Interior Redesign Kihei, Maui, Hawaii

Hi Sharon--one amazing idea after another. This is great because it is also the only kind of snowman any of my guests will see on Maui. Thanks for sharing this!

Dec 09, 2011 05:44 PM

Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging

Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR

"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Hi Sharon ~ I remember this little snowman from the last time -- he is too adorable! I love the fact that he's so easy to put together.

Dec 10, 2011 09:18 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Joanna: They would rather go outside and make a real snowman, LOL!

Lou: That's so true...don't try this at home!

Nancy: Makes for a great conversation piece!

Lee & Carol: That's a great idea! I'm sure it will be a hit with the happy couple!

Roger: And so good for the diet too!

Peg: I'm sure you could make a murder mystery snowman with a little veggie murder weapon, LOL!

Shar: Me too, I'll take the inside any day! I do prefer mine cooked with salt and butter though!

Ellen: Great! Hope they have fun creating it together!

Ginger: Anytime you see a snowman from this day forward you are to think cauliflower and everytime you see cauliflower from this day forward you are to think snowman. There...all set!

Janet: I hadn't thought of people living in the snowfree zone!

Maureen: Not really "easy" but certainly no rocket science, LOL!

Dec 10, 2011 12:47 PM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Sharon- you really are one of the most creative persons I know. You shame me into not just putting celery and carrots out!

Dec 10, 2011 02:11 PM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Kathy: I can't believe you would ever put out just celery and carrots!

Dec 11, 2011 01:00 PM

Ana Hitzel

AccentPositives Home Staging - Corona, CA

Professional Home Stager Inland Empire

A snowman I can sink my teeth into! Cute and clever idea, my veggie trays are oh so boring, gonna try this! Can I hire you to be my party planner this year...bet you're already booked:)

Dec 11, 2011 03:27 PM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Ana: I won't be planning anyone's party this year...new grandbaby any second (dute date was yesterday), just listed my house, looking for new house. Oh, let me add...haven't bought one Christmas present yet!

Dec 13, 2011 09:11 AM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Sharon, what a cutie! And being made of cauliflower, he might not get eaten instantly.

Dec 13, 2011 03:20 PM

Louise Thaxton NMLS 69996

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp Louisiana NMLS#2289 Equal Housing Lender - Leesville, LA

Military Mtg Specialist - 866-960-9115 VA FHA USDA

Sharon - as always - your creativity is amazing! Love the cauliflower snow man!

Dec 13, 2011 04:25 PM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Patricia: My little guy made it all the way through the party!

Valerie: Glad to hear it! I'm sure you will make them very happy!

Dec 14, 2011 12:02 PM

Margaret Oscilia

Creative Concepts-Home Staging and Contracting, Salem Oregon - Salem, OR

Home Stager, Salem Oregon

See -- everyone loves staging -- even staged food gets more attention! Love it Sharon!

Dec 17, 2011 01:09 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Margaret: I love a staged buffet! This little guy is walking the runway!

Dec 17, 2011 09:51 AM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Too bad someone has "stolent" this great idea. I hope AR gets to the bottom of this.

Nov 29, 2012 11:35 AM

Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers

RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON

Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Great idea and way to get the kids to eat their veggies Sharon!

Nov 29, 2012 10:38 PM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Joan: Thank you! The issue is with other bloggers and facebook. Not an AR issue.

Al & Peggy: It draws attention to the veggies at least...not sure if it makes them eat anymore of them, LOL! Hopefully! Thank you!

Nov 29, 2012 10:47 PM

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