Party season is in full swing. The holidays are just around the corner and we’ve got the perfect decoration inspiration you need. You don’t need a lot to create an elegant feel for any occasion. Mix and match new decorations with existing things in your home to create a fresh new look. Try some of these ideas for your upcoming soiree.
Halloween
- If hosting a ghoulish dinner with your friends, candlelight is the best way to capture the essence of eire. This gorgeous black candelabra from social couture.com is a great base for a spectacularly spooky table. Use with black, red or orange tapers. Use your existing clear votive or tealight holders to add to the ambiance.
- Scatter these Bag of bones decorations along the table with some store bought cobwebs. It sure to send shivers down your guest’s spine.
- String these Hanging bats in windows, from ceilings or from lights.
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Thanksgiving
- If you are creating a specific seating arrangement at your Thanksgiving Day gathering, check out these elegant placecards.
- These gold chargers add style to any tablescape. You can add a few into compliment your existing chargers of other colors.
- Add in this harvest inspired rattan runner and complete your elegant fall table.
- Create your own cornucopia with sugar pumpkins (mini pumpkins)apples, pears and grapes. Use a small basket you already have and it becomes and edible centerpiece of healthy snacks!
Christmas
- Here’s a new twist on the traditional colors of Christmas. Add these colorful jinglebell napkin rings to your holiday linens.
- This gorgeous red table runner is a cheerful compliment to any tablescape. It is sure to look beautiful with all your holiday serving wear.
- These cute little ornament placecard holders are the perfect way to let people know where to sit.
- Add these tree candles to the buffet table or the dinner table. They are a modern take on traditional candle light!
Combine one or all of these with the holiday decor you already have. Scatter mismatched ornaments along the table runner or fill a clear vase with inexpensive plastic metallic ball ornaments. It doesn’t have to be extravagant, just creative and elegant.
New Year’s Eve
Looking for glamorous twist for your new year’s eve bash? Check out some of these fantastic finds.
- Begin with this ethereal sheer silver table runner. It’s trimmed in velvet and sets a very glamorous tone for any tablescape.
- Start with personal sized bottles of champagne and decorate them with this fushia mesh feather drink slips.
- Add some old school glamor with to your table with this ritz martini vase. Fill it with these silver mirrored balls or use any small and colorful ornaments you may have.
Add party hats and blowers and you’re set to ring in 2009 with style.
When choosing party decor, try to pair a few new items with some of your existing decor. It’s a great way to save money and re-purpose things you have. Happy New Year!
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