This is a good time to dig into your good stuff. Candlestick Break out the real (or fake) silver platter from storage. I added it Balloons To mark my front door and set the mood so my guests know exactly where the New Year's party is, if my loud music doesn't leave me first, hang a disco ball to turn your living room into a dance floor and be sure to get some paper noisemakers at midnight to officially celebrate New Year's Day.
2. Plan the perfect menu.
It's worse than going to a party without food, especially when you're partying after midnight. Even if you're not serving a full sit-down dinner, I like to serve my guests well with some appetizer-like dishes. “Girl Dinner” version. Start with a variety of imported cheeses and cured meats; Then fresh baguette sliced fruit, Sprinkle with extras like seasonal fruits and pickles. Serve on parchment paper on the kitchen island for easiest cleanup.
If you want to go all out, my latest obsession is a caviar-heavy spread, perfect with crème fraîche. Homemade French Fries.
As everyone is getting late, the dessert-only menu is not only charming and innovative, but feels like a special way to enjoy a night of glitz. Vasilopita cake from Greece; A dessert table that brings good luck from around the world, such as Bunuelos from Mexico and Kransekage from Norway, is a sweet treat.
3. Drink something sparkling.
Since Champagne symbolizes wealth and prosperity, popping the cork on the bottle, a traditional NYE drink, symbolizes a new beginning. Although I love a flute full of champagne bubbly. I'm sure there are other options like gin fizz or gin fizz. Wrong Negroni.. Especially if you're feeling adventurous GatsbyGrab a few glam coupe glasses to create your own decadent champagne tower in your living room. No matter what I'm wearing, I always wear the best crystal glasses on New Year's Eve—or borrow them from my mother-in-law.
working A signature cocktail That means no running back and forth from the kitchen shaking a martini for each guest all night. In addition, Everyone can help themselves with the pan cup position.
New Year's Eve parties may have a reputation for debauchery, but it's possible to have a party without alcohol at all, without compromising the fun and charm of drinking the night away. It's a great way to start the New Year without a morning-after hangover, and since many people are looking for a casual and curious lifestyle, it's a good idea to have a few NA beverage options on hand, even if you plan to drink all Champagne. Night.
4. Entertain everyone with New Year's Eve games.
As I listened, I felt that midnight was quite late. Food and drinks will keep all your guests occupied, but it's also a good idea to have some party games and activities to keep everyone occupied. A trivia game of all the biggest events from last year, or a scavenger hunt across the apartment, or keep it simple with games you can buy ahead of time.
5. Every moment is memorable.
Some might say that I took the photo portion of the evening a little too seriously, but I don't think you'll get too many memories with your favorite people. I love the simple but statement balloon arch, but the tinsel fringe foil also makes a cheap and simple backdrop. I use the curtains in my living room as a focal point for my photo background and make this element the centerpiece of my decor. This is especially great if you live in a small apartment like me (shoutout to NYC living). Instead of sticking to the wall and hanging, ribbon-attached balloons save time and reduce set-up on everything from curtain rods to sheets. Adding a ring light creates the perfect photo atmosphere, they can fit their iPhone and even set the self timer to click. Think of it as a mini photo booth.