This collection of sparkle, shine and shimmer is sure to impress your guests on New Year's Eve. Every hip host knows that it's all in the details — it's not about what you serve, but how you serve it. So go ahead and spoil your guests with these fancy finds. A generous host plus good friends makes for a great party! — Jami from Imagine Design Blog
Every house party needs a disco ball, especially on New Year's Eve. Turn down the lights, turn up the music and rock the night away under this glimmering globe.
Remember: it's all in the details, so don't forget the decorations! You don't need to go overboard; just some garlands strewn about and some confetti-topped tables will do the trick. Pick a color theme and go with it.
Count down the minutes to 2012 with this bottle stopper. It could also double as a party favor: order a bunch of these and pass them out to your guests on their way out.
Who doesn't love receiving formal invitations in the mail? Make your bash extra special by sending out personalized invites. I love the gray and gold color combo of these — so elegant.
What's a party without music? Crank up those tunes and dance. This system allows for way better sound than that old boombox you've been using. Play DJ and create a playlist on your iPod, or put on your favorite dance station on Pandora, and you've got yourself and instant party.
You're going to need one of these to mix up all those cocktails you'll be serving to your friends, so why not use one that gives you a little help along the way? The classic recipes printed on the sides make you look like you're the best bartender in the world.
Toast to the success of the past year and the promises of the new year. The curvy shape of these flutes and the elegant etching will have your guests saying, "Fill 'er up!"
There's going to be massive amounts of champagne consumed, so keep it chilled and tasting good in this fancy bucket. Add a personal touch and inscribe it with your initials.
Serve up those tasty treats in style. Using shiny serveware will enhance the look of your tabletop if you mix it with some candles or tea lights. The reflective surface will bounce light all around.
You're going to need to serve all those fabulous bites on something, and no one wants to eat off a flimsy paper plate. Add some class to your casa with appetizer plates instead.
Adding some extra table space for your guests' drinks and food is a good idea when you're hosting a party. Place trays like these throughout the room, and your guests can move around and mingle and not get stuck around the kitchen island.
This knock-off of the Eileen Gray side table is essential to any entertaining you may do in your home. Use it every day as a side table, and it doubles as a cocktail table when raised.
You're going to need some extra seating for all those bodies. Please don't bust out the old plastic white folding chairs; opt for a more mature version. You can even monogram these.
Spectacular finds!! I love the light-up ice cubes - I'd never seen anything like those before. The disco ball, octopus wine ornaments and everything else rock! Thanks for sharing.
I'm going with the Amaretto grapes and adding a Creative fun way to let your guests' artistic talent shine! Details @ http://www.casartcoverings.com/creative.html Fun for an adult or kids party.
I'm having an early celebration - brunch on the 31st! Get the partying started early!
With a white elephant gift exchange, and "interactive" breakfast menu of "build your own omelet", lots of condiments to chose from as well as hash browns, sausages, homemade bread, bubbly, and mimosas...the omelets all cook together in individual freezer bags, dropped in boiling water for 13 minutes! The decor is bright whites, bright reds, and happy smiling faces! Fresh white flowers everywhere!
