My Christmas is almost officially over. My family has gone back home and I already miss them! We had a wonderful time throughout the Christmas Holiday with all of our family. One of the best Christmas's I can remember. I guess any Christmas that we can have all of our children together is the best!
I have some wonderful friends coming for a visit today so our celebrating continues. After our visit it will be time to take down Christmas and get ready for the New Year.
Are you all like me in that you can not believe it will be 2012?!!
With that in mind I thought I would visit some fun New Year’s Eve party ideas.
I think I will start with one of my favorites. I love this for several reasons. Anyone can do it, it is inexpensive, and it is easy to do quickly!!
The fun star studded numbers are placed on top of the corks of bottles!! How fun and clever!!
If you used any metallic wrapping paper at Christmas you can do this cute idea!! Cut round disc shapes and glue onto a string, and Voila!
If I were to do this I would use two disc back to back and glue the string between both disc so when the disc twirls you will not see the string, but you will see the color and patterns of the paper.
Notice they used a silver and gold color scheme! They have cute little tin baking cups to hold their votive candles. Another simple and easy thing to do for New Years Eve!!
I love the idea of a simple toasting table with all you will need to toast in the New Year. I also think this color scheme is so pretty.
I think if you choose your favorite color, and add a metallic color to the scheme you are good to go right into party mode.
A simple black and white scheme is also a wonderful choice for New Years Eve. I look at a black and white color scheme like a a well dressed man in a tuxedo. They always look sophisticated and sharp.
Since I love black and white I would add lime green to the scheme. I actually did a table one year for the New Years and for my son’s birthday since it is also in January. I chose to do a Chinese New Years theme………
I found some fun Chinese take-out ceramic containers that had wishes for the New Year on the front of each container. My containers had the words, Dreams, Happiness, and Good Luck for my New Years wishes!!
I chose to use small lime green mums and white buttons. I poked black enameled chopsticks to add height and architecture to the arrangement.
Doing like-flowers in clusters is such an easy way to do an arrangement. I actually entered this arrangement in a little contest that Eddie Ross was having, and I won!! That was kind of fun for me!!
Speaking of black and white here are a few more fun black and white ideas……
You can download a picture of a clock to make the little tag, and a whole punch used to punch holes in black and white paper will make great confetti. This would be a fun family project. The kids can take turn using the hole punch until you have enough packets.
This idea would have tied in beautifully with my Chinese take-out container table setting. Even if you can’t find the ceramic containers you can purchase metallic containers at Cost Plus. I keep them on hand to put goodies in for my guest to take home when needed.
This is a different take on the traditional poppers. Don’t throw out your toilet paper rolls. You can make these little token gifts for your guest. You can fill them with what ever little treats you would like.
What is your favorite color? Is it purple?
It looks as if this person used some of their Christmas decorations and made a wonderfully, sparkly New Years table.
If your taste goes more towards classic and traditional, how about all clear and crystal?
The use of clocks is so fun and I love this idea. Notice how they used wrist watches as napkin holders? I really can see myself doing something like this on a black table cloth!!! Love this idea!
Speaking of clocks…….
This person used clocks in silver, gold and creams and whites to add a whimsical touch to their silver and gold color scheme.
If you are clever and handy at baking these would be fun to try…….
Another clock!! This time it is the form of a plate!!
We usually stay home, and have a quiet evening for New Years, but however you decide to celebrate I hope it is a happy and safe New Years for you all!!!!
“Enjoy the Process!” Of:
Celebrating a New Year to live your life to the fullest!!
Kathysue