Her suggestions: Tag the Friday afterThanksgivingand make it a potluck or host a Sunday-afternoon soiree.
“That sets the tone for everything.
Investing a little brain time up front will pay off big during the party.
Advance planning also gets you psyched, and your guests will catch on.
A carefully crafted invite will provide a sneak peek of your soiree and get guests pumped.
Be Inspired by Nature
Like fashion, holiday decorations cycle through trends.
Opt for shiny red apples or pomegranates instead of expensive red flowers, especially in combination with pinecones.
Set Up for Good Traffic Flow
The big decision: paper or china.
They’re hip and you don’t have to feel guilty about tossing them!
If you’re hosting a crowd, consider traffic flow.
This way, the food and guests are lit from below like theater lighting.
Put them on special plates or in individual confectionary cups (available at any party store).
