RING in the new year with a few, easy New Year's entertaining ideas.
If you are planning a little soiree you may want to set a table that sparkles with silver decorations and other baubles to help your guests celebrate in style.
Tinsel
It has been around for many years but it still has its uses. For a sparkly drink to toast in the new year, attach a small piece of silver tinsel (from a garland purchased at the Dollar Store) to a simple, wooden barbecue skewer. Place inside your guest's champagne glass when serving.
Silver Beads
Dress up your ordinary toothpicks with this cute idea. Simply attach a silver bead to the top of a plain toothpick. Arrange them as a group inside a silver votive holder and place next to your appetizer tray.
Cutlery
Wrap your silver cutlery in simple, white cloth napkins and tie off with silver baubles. Use small, silver baubles (from the dollar store) in groups of three and five for the best effect.
Table Decor
Dress up your New Year's table this year with a silver and white theme. Hang silver and white ball ornaments from your dining table chandelier using thin white ribbon. Place ball ornaments in a clear, glass pedestal or shallow bowl in the centre of the table as a centrepiece. Suspend silver balloons filled with helium over your buffet table. Attach the numbers 2012 to each of four balloons and line them up over a side table.
Lastly, hang silver bells with large silver ribbons over the back of your chairs. At midnight your guests can celebrate with you and ring in the new year.
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