Guest Picks: Natural New Year's Party Decor
Absolutely gorgeous. Reminiscent of capiz sea shells, these hurricanes are hand crafted in India. They come in a variety of sizes and would add a beautiful glow to any New Year’s party.
Let guests “ooh” and “ahh” over something other than the delicious food by decorating your entire party space with this gorgeous hammered garland. I can just picture a room heavily lit by candles, the metallic circles reflecting the light.
Yes, please. I bought this table (which is hand carved in India and kiln dried) for myself several years ago. The gorgeous finish is a beautiful surface for serving meals and has enough length to serve as a party buffet. The chiseled appearance is quite unique, making it a beautiful and natural piece for entertaining
Dishware, candelabras and other centerpieces, to me, are the focal points of the table. To keep things from getting too crazy, I opt for simple and natural linens as the background to the food and utensils. Rough Linen offers two different colors and sizes for layering tablecloths to bring a more glamours and luxurious feel to your New Year’s Eve holiday party. Try the white smooth linen on the the table, then top it with the orkney, natural cloth. Gorgeous.
Woven from dried natural water hyacinth, these placements make a beautiful backdrop for crisp white plates and china. Their organic look and durable craftsmanship offer a natural feel to any tablescape, but they are also versatile enough to be used for many a dinner!
West elm offers these chargers made of natural wood. The organic grain pattern brings a unique natural element to any New Year’s Eve dinner table. They would also offer a great point for conversation!
I purchased these fabulous dishes from Target about a month ago — before I started hosting for Thanksgiving. I can’t say enough positive things about their quality, durability and bright white color. Though they are simple and certainly can be used as everyday dinnerware, they make a great addition to party decor. They offer a simple, classic and timeless appearance to complement the glitz of the other elements. To me, they are absolutely perfect and well worth the price.
Help your guests ring in the New Year with these unique silver and gold utensils. Personally, I’ve never eaten from a golden fork before, and I think it would feel quite fancy! Wouldn’t you?
With a natural linen tablecloth and wooden chargers to host dishware, these metal hammered bowls are a perfect way to showcase party foods. Even a simple snack like popcorn would look absolutely gorgeous when served in one of them.
Pier 1 offers this natural, hand-crafted serving bowl that’s safe for dry food items. Imagine arranging crackers, chips or pastries in it and proudly displaying them on your tabletop.
Serve wine to guests in a glass that will wow. These may look like ordinary wineglasses, but they’re actually quite large! I’ve been serving wine to my guests in them for years, and I never fail to receive compliments on their clarity and impressive size.
Add an unexpected touch to midnight toasting with these beautiful metallic stemless champagne flutes. They allow guests to sip their first drink of the New Year in style while also reflecting the evening’s decor.
Offer your guests a stylish seating choice with Restoration Hardware’s Remy side chair. The industrial look offers a nice contrast to the rest of the natural decor, but it still feels simple and classic. I prefer the gunmetal or burnished steel over the other choices — these darker metallic options add a little weight to the other light wood grain and white elements of the room.
There’s no time like New Year’s Eve to add a little glitz and glam to a tablescape. Though it may sound like a lot of work, I like to pretend that I’d go the extra mile when entertaining by swapping out my lighting for a more fun and festive option. This piece is a perfect complement to the natural pieces in the tablescape.
Bring the outdoors in with these sparkly sweet huck branches. Painted white and glittered with metallics, they would look beautiful clumped together in a vase or randomly sprinkled throughout a dinner table. Imagine a party room lit with candles and these branches placed (at a safe distance from flames!) throughout. They’re an elegant and natural way to add festive flair.
These LED-lit branches save energy and are a great alternative to typical holiday lights. Imagine them sprinkled throughout your party venue, resting in vases and jars. They’re the perfect way to add a little sparkle to the evening with a nod to nature.
These recycled bottles play the perfect host to LED-lit branch lights, white sticks or individual flower stems. They’re a great addition to any table or buffet.
If you prefer candlesticks to hurricanes, these recycled glass pieces are a great option. Their slight blue tint is a gorgeous way to add a little color to the table without stealing the show.
Umm, yes please! These faux trees wrapped in birch would make a grand entrance if placed just outside the doorway. Or bring nature inside and line your spaces with these beautifully lit trees.
These copper wire light strings are so beautiful that I just might think of a way to use them year-round. The wire is bendable, so they can easily be shaped around outdoor fencing, garlands or wreaths. Indoors, they would look amazing adorning a tablescape or fireplace mantel, bundled inside a hurricane glass or cloche. Stunning.Next: Ring in the New Year By Going Green: Green New Year’s Resolutions
Candles bring unrivaled ambience to any space or occasion. Imagine a New Year’s Eve dinner or party lit only by candlelight! This candelabra from West Elm offers a touch of nature and style and would make a great table centerpiece.
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