The new year is fast approaching and so is the question, "What am I doing for New Year's Eve?" Why not plan a get together at your house? If you're not in the mood to be around a big crowd for the night or get out in the chilly weather, plan a fun night in. It can be just as glamorous or low-key as you want it. There are absolutely a ton of ideas out there that you can do, but for this post we are going to focus on a time themed party.
"Timely" Party Decorations
During New Year's Eve, don't you focus on time. You keep your eye focused on the clock. Making sure that you don't miss midnight. There's even a countdown. Therefore, wouldn't a fun party decoration be clocks? No one will miss the new year with all your clocks. You can make them as fabulous, glamorous or as simple as you'd like.
Scatter them throughout the house, make them centerpieces, place settings, chargers and even little accents in the bathroom. Buy some at your local craft store and sparkle them up a bit with paint and glitter. Get creative and glue the clocks together to make a unique arrangement to put on top of your fireplace mantle or use it as a centerpiece for your dining room table.
It would make a great focal point. Plus, everyone would have something creative to stare at to keep track of the time.
Of course, you should definitely go all out with the clock theme. However, you can add little accents here and there. Such as, little black and white flowers. Anemones would be fabulous. Just a simple vase filled with flowers sounds perfect, it's such an elegant touch.
Add candles to create a more glamorous feeling. It is New Year's Even after all. You want that elegant, glamorous and festive feeling all around. It's the time to celebrate all the great times you had and all the great new beginnings that are about to occur.
Countdown To The New Year With Party Food
Again, keeping with the time thing, a fun idea might be to serve up a new appetizer each hour. Guests will look forward to it and wonder what exactly you're serving up next. Since guests will be wanting to snack all night, set out fondue for an all night snack. Serve fondue along with a fun chocolate fountain. Guests will be able to dip cheese, bread, variety of vegetables, seafood and meat. Along with an assortment of fruit for the chocolate fountain.
Now for the appetizers of the house, stay simple. Stick to easy party food, you don't have to go all out since you're offering a fun presentation. Start out with bruschetta, dips, canapes or cheese and crackers. Start out light. As you work your way through the hours, get a bit heavier with each dish. Your party caterer should know great appetizers to serve guests. A new party food each hour leading up the new year sounds so unique. Guests will truly enjoy this fun idea!
Party Blowers & Confetti, Oh What Fun!
Ring in the new year with glitz and glamour. Party blowers and confetti are a must for ringing it in. Create shakers, party blowers, silver confetti and noisemakers. Make sure you have everyone count down together and then celebrate together.
These party accessories are just a fun way to bring everyone together and make your New Year's Eve party just that much more fun. Imagine silver confetti floating down from the sky. Think back on what the past year has brought you and what the new year has in store.
You don't have to do much to create a glamorous New Year's Eve party. Honestly! A few candles, flowers and fun clocks. There you have it! Plus, your amazing party food will make it that much more chic, tasty and unique. A fun night in with close family and friends and elegant party decorations will let you ring in the new year with style.
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I think chomping on fresh fruits or bread makes cheese fondue the perfect choice of activity while waiting for new year itself. I think a good bottle of wine will render it simply great! lol!