Easy elegance on New Year’s Eve. That is what most of want when we are prepping for a party – whether it’s for four guests or forty. The big secret to achieving this? Creatively using what you have on hand. You really don’t have to spend a lot to create an elegant New Year’s atmosphere … More A Sophisticated New Year's Eve Party…..At Home

Picture a great New Year’s Eve party at your home with all your friends: Sparkling decorations and candles all about. Your guests take hilarious photos, dance with loud, crazy noisemakers, and enjoy a selection of appetizers. When the clock strikes 12, you toast with champagne and feast on a midnight supper. This scenario has to … More 11 Fun New Year’s Eve Party Ideas for Food, Games & Decorations

We were asked to participate in our town’s Holiday Homes Tour as I previously stated in early posts. I will have a “homes tour” posted before the new year of each room BUT in the intern here are a few of our 16 5-10 foot tress…..yes 16 full size tress all decked out in their … More It's Almost Christmas! These Are a Few of My Favorite Trees…….

Spin DrumRing in the new year (on December 31 or on January 31, the Chinese New Year) with this homemade noisemaker, a hand drum based on a traditional Asian design.What you’ll needserrated knife (an adult’s job)empty oatmeal canisteracrylic painttacky glueglitter (optional)hole punch1/2-inch-wide dowel, 1 foot long16-inch length of stringtapetwo 3/4-inch wooden beads2 plastic lids that … More Party Ideas for New Year's Eve ~ Ring in the new year with these recipes, crafts, and games!

You don’t have to add to your holiday stress and debt trying to decide what you should do to ring in the new year. Why don’t you just invite a few close friends over and ring in the New Year with an easy, intimate party at home. 1. Plan Games ~ Make light of New … More Throw the Easiest New Year’s Eve Party Ever With These 4 Easy Steps

Cranberry CocktailsThis cranberry cocktail is a swirl of favorite flavors: maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and red wine. Serve it with a stirrer beaded with poached cranberries. Our Santa clip art is affixed to a sphere of honeycomb paper and topped with his signature hat. Download Santa Swizzle Sticks Clip Art for the festive touch! … More 10 Christmas Cocktails Sure to Be a Treat ~ With or Without the Adult Ingredient Added

Sleigh Ride Centerpiece ~ Elevate your centerpiece with a handsome vintage sled. Top with an assortment of cloches, ornaments, and greenery. After the holidays, keep the sled, but replace the Christmas-theme accents with winter wares, like white pillar candles in glass hurricanes surrounded by faux snow. Holiday Gifts Centerpiece ~ Pretty presents aren’t just for … More Easy Christmas Centerpieces

Santa WreathGreet rosy-cheeked guests with a showstopping holiday wreath featuring old Saint Nick. Bright assorted glass ornaments add playful pops of color to the wreath, while a large red ribbon makes a bold statement. To make, simply hot-glue the materials onto a store-bought evergreen wreath, then display for all to see. Santa-Hat Place CardsWelcome Christmas … More Santa Claus Christmas Crafts Ideas