They say the season of Joy and Cheer is upon us; well whoever “they” are couldn’t be more right! This little diddy is for all those who aren’t planning a wedding but just a FUN holiday party!
No one has to spend a lot of money on their friends & family when putting together the perfect holiday party… don’t be afraid to go to Target, K-Mart and all those less expensive stores – who needs Crate & Barrel?
Whether you are having a seated dinner or a cocktail party there is plenty you can do – and you don’t have to spend a lot of extra cash!
- Make up a specialty drink with self-serve Cosmos and call them Rudolph’s Red Nosed Martini!
- If you’re adventurous, make chocolate dipped marshmallows and call them Snowman Droppings! (My Aunt did this about 10 years ago and we STILL laugh about it!)
- Buy mini stockings (Target, Michaels, the Party Store, CVS – they all have them) and make napkin holders out of them by folding the napkins length wise and inserting them into the stocking. If you have the time you could even buy glitter paint and put everyone’s name on the stocking – now it is doubling as a place card and napkin holder!
- Buy red and white candles in all different heights and sizes and place them all over the house for warm ambiance and a great splash of color! Buy rhinestones and put them around the bottom for a little holiday sparkle! (easier to clean then glitter)
- Use old ornaments (ball ornaments work the best) and fill a clear glass vase with them for a centerpiece
- Make your own Charlie Brown Christmas trees all over the house by clipping a pine branch from the backyard, put it into a clear glass vase and top with a single ornament - perfect for the bathroom or other small space!
My favorite thing to do is flip through the Crate & Barrel, Pier 1 and Pottery Barn holiday magazine and re-create everything they show in the magazines. It can usually be done for less moola and you can add your own little flair, as long as you’re having fun then it is going to be great!
Happy Holidays!!
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
'Tis the Season
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I LOVE these ideas. Being in the industry myself, you always have to be on the look out for new and creative ideas to incorporate into your special events. This web-site is great resource that anyone on any budget can use! Thanks!
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