Thursday, December 27, 2012

NYE Perfection!



Last week’s post about throwing a perfect holiday soiree got a lot of good feedback, so I’m going to write one for New Year’s as well! If you’ve decided to throw a party at your place instead of waiting 20 minutes for drinks at the bar, you’ve come to the right place. I have five simple suggestions to make your New Year’s Eve bash unforgettable.

1. Get organized.

If you missed last week’s post on preparing to throw a holiday party, here’s another chance. In it I suggest making a list, prepping food and drinks the day before, having an outfit pre-chosen, and appealing to the five senses. Those tips are very much applicable to getting organized before your NYE soirée.


Auld Lang Syne might just be the most popular NYE song, so don’t forget to play it for your guests!

http://etsy.me/Ub72wE


2. Sparkle

There’s no way around it: if you’re going to have a NYE party you’ve got to make it shine. From decorations to champagne to clothes, NYE is the time to get glitzy. Think bubbles, sparkles, metals, candles … the list is virtually endless. This dress should give you a good idea of what I’m thinking!

http://poshposh.com/2011/01/adam-black-silk-organza-sleeveless-dress-with-dark-purple-sequins/

  
And both of these images of streamers fit right in with the sparkly concept. Their bubble shapes tie in the champagne as well!

http://www.marthastewart.com/856543/decorations-new-years-eve/@center/859874/new-years-eve

http://www.marthastewart.com/273592/hanging-bubbly-ball-decorations

3. Pop some champagne.

The clock doesn’t strike midnight on New Year’s Eve without some hugs, kisses and champagne cheers! Make sure you have enough champagne flutes for all your guests, and don’t forget to chill it before you pop it. You can have simple flutes like the ones below and jazz them up with strawberries.

http://theartofbottledpoetry.wordpress.com/2010/03/19/how-sparkling-and-champagne-wines-are-made/


4. Don’t lose track of the time.

And how could you with a fabulous collection of clocks like this? If you don’t want to spend a fortune on these timepieces, check out Good Will or Salvation Army. I’m sure you’ll find something there that you can spray paint to make as awesome as these.


http://ritzybee.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/12/new-years-eve-party.html


5. Have fun!

The most important part of a New Year’s Eve party (or any for that matter) is to have fun. Enjoy the people you’re with!

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