Hope you all have a fun and safe time tonight. I will be at my cousin’s for a crableg feast & indulge in red velvet cake fruit pizza for dessert. Can’t forget Jello shots and drinks to celebrate. It’s going to be a shivering temperature of 6 degrees tonight. BRRRRR. Tomorrow’s no warmer so I will spend my off day at home.
Thanks for reading this year and I hope you all have continue to come back for more inspiration next year. HAPPY NEA YEAR!!!
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Sorry I didn’t post this Friday like I intended. Good thing these ideas are very easy and things that can be done quickly…
Vases and stones from the Dollar Store and metallic duct tape or metallic wrapping paper (with double sided tape) wrapped around the vases can create an incredibly chic and festive floral arrangement. Group in 3’s and simply buy flowers from the grocery store. Using white flowers with white stones can create a simple monochromatic chic design. You don’t have to do this on every table but even just decorating the table with the food spread or beverage stations can add nice touches. Incorporating little disco balls keep the party theme going.
Edible glitter is great for cupcakes, chocolate covered strawberries, etc. It’s like confetti for food. Get some and even sprinkle on store bought goodies to jazz it up a notch.
Celebrations.com says “You can dress up a cheap bottle of sparkling wine with a secret ingredient. Vanilla! We add just a teensy, tiny drop of vanilla extract to each champagne flute, then top with bubbly. It softens the more bitter taste typical of cheaper bottles, so it becomes a pretty delicious sip!”
Arrange food at varying heights on different plates and platters. Either use sturdy boxes or phonebooks under table cloths. This not only looks visually better, but it also makes it easier for people to reach stuff at the same time. Don’t feel like you have to get your guest full off food. NYE parties can start from 8 or 9 or even 10pm, so if it’s not in the budget, don’t feel bad about simply serving snacks and munchies. Keep several tables for food if you’re having a larger party that way, guests won’t fight the crowd to get to the food. Nothing worse than feeling hungry but not able to eat because making your way to the food table is more work than it’s worth. I felt that way once stuck on a crowded margarita boat cruise that offered all you can eat drinks and tacos/nachos. I never once got any food because it was impossible to walk to the table. Having a few set ups eliminates that problem.
Search online for free printables which makes napkins, straws etc look much more festive. Dollar store pillar candles and spray adhesive with glitter can create an easy DIY project that kids would love to help create. Craft stores like Michael’s sell cardboard letters and numbers you can also glitterize. Ink and a stamp pad can decorate balloons, napkins or anything else…obviously with the year 2013 LOL. And printing pictures on the computer and cutting in circles along with craft paper can add some fun confetti for the table…
Combine from your house as many clocks as you possibly can to place on a mantle or tablescape. Or simply incorporate them into the décor. Dry foilage can easily be spray painted black, white or metallic hues to place in vases. Add feathers for a retro look.
Use pipe cleaner and stickers so that kids can decorate their own disposable champagne glasses that they will sip from or set out glitter and rhinestones so they can decorate their own hats and masks and stay out of adults way. Maybe have a small gift bag to give to each guest upon arrival or simply place noise makers & confetti inside party hats. Have party tiaras for those who don’t want to mess up their hair.
I will do another Nye post by tomorrow. In mean time, please take a look at diy garland streamers inspiration.
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Hosting a party or get together can easily turn into a daunting task for those who never really do it. Questions about colors and themes, what to get and where to get them from easily make something that should be fun…into a stressful situation.Add on the task of keeping the atmosphere going and one can surely stress themselves out.
With all the upcoming festivities, here are some tips on keeping that bar/beverage area on point. These will make your party tonight or in the upcoming future run smooth.
Soaking a sugar cube in bitters in the glass, then top with bubbly. Or just add a splash of fruit-based liquor to your champagne for a DIY Royale.
Setting up the bar you will need a bar knife for garnishes, tongs, bottle opener, strainers, shakers, bar towels, spoons (for cherries etc), ice bucket, ice, trays, napkins and coasters, bowls (garnishes) rugs (floor protection).
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This layered garland look is so pretty. Garland is one of the best ways to decorate for any party. It sets the tone and sometimes gives directions (think if you’re having a champagne bar…a banner can tell guests exactly where it is so they don’t have to ask). They are pretty hovering over your head when streamed from wall to wall or as a backdrop to a food table display or photo booth.
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Again this week I’m giving the weekend shindig post an early start in case you want to beat the crowd. Some of these things can be purchased from Dollar stores and party stores but it’s about presentation. You can have cheap items all day but if presented and displayed correctly, it can possibly come across as stylish and chic. Click HERE to see more NYE ideas…
New Years Eve…a time of new reflection, new beginnings and parties!!! I still love the gold decor that runs wild on this night. Here are some fab party ideas, place settings and tablescapes with the bronze and gold hues. With 2 weeks away, I figured I’ll give yall a head start on some ideas…
This appears to be some neat crafty projects using paper and garland. I hate garland with a passion, it just screams 90s and old Christmas decor but you can always improvise and use it in other ways. On the base of a hat is actually pretty neat…
Cake stands keeps the party favor bags together…
Michael’s and Jo-Ann Fabrics (they should really cut the check as much as I shout them out on this blog) have 3D cardboard letters that one can dip in glitter to match the scheme you’re going with. They literally cost a couple bucks…
A combination of fishing line and metallic wrapping paper can get you a Martha Stewart streamer creation. I actually did this for a client’s wedding once. It turned out pretty nice and the silver paper glimmered beautifully against the dimmed candlelight and chandeliers. See it HERE…
Tie together a bunch of lanterns, paper balls and streamers to create fun ceiling arrangments…
I’ve come across some pretty photography and ideas on decorating with balloons…
Though the above was intended for a person leaving love notes for their significant other, you can take this idea by attaching childhood pics or pics of the couple for an engagement party…
Instead of ribbon, use lace when decorating for a bridal shower or bachelorette bash…
Worried people won’t know where to go? Line the entire walkway or leave a trail to the location instead of signage with arrows…
Hang balloons from the ceiling with ribbon as long as there’s no helium….
