Guest Picks: Easy New Year's Eve Decor
You can do this too by choosing white as your main color, and adding any and all accents in silver, gold and bronze.
— Valorie from The Visual Vamp
These pearl garlands are so pretty, and they have all the signature colors for New Year's Eve. Use them for a tablescape, or drape them on the chandelier.
Precious little pearl centerpieces in silver cups are inexpensive and glamorous. Cluster a few on a table, or add them to the garland above for your tablescape.
How glam is a pearl topiary in a silver urn? One or two of these on any table — entry hall, dining, buffet — would create a fabulous focal point.
I love this pearl wreath. Hang it on the front door, in front of the books on a bookshelf, on a mirror — well, you get the idea!
I use tons of white branches in my decor. Get a large vase and add these for a Winter Wonderland effect.
Lucite folding chairs were the seating of choice in the idea photo above. Rent chairs for the night from your local party rental company, or buy a few to keep on hand for all your parties during the year.
Organza tablecloth overlays add sparkle. Just add them to any basic white tablecloth you already have.
Nothing rings in the new year like lots and lots of candlelight. Get at least a couple dozen votive holders to place around the house — the more the merrier. I love these for the extra added bling they have.
If you haven't tried battery-operated candles, do it now! I was once a candle snob, a purist, until I tried these. No burning your fingers when you light them, no wax dripping and no fire danger. Plus, they burn for days, so your party has candlelight all night long. Just pop them in those pretty votive holders.
Silver-banded plates would be so pretty for your party. If it's a buffet, just use the salad size.
What's New Year's Eve without hats and horns?
These are the most elegant plastic champagne flutes I have used. They are one piece and sturdy, and the silver embellishment adds some sparkle.
I used tons of white lights in the idea photo, interwoven in all those white branches. For a smaller scale party, a few of these pre-lit branches would add plenty of atmosphere and be super easy to do.
There aren't too many times you can use a satin tablecloth, but if not on New Year's Eve, then when?
Noisemakers! Yay! I love these retro ones that come in silver and gold.
Ditto for horns! Again they come in silver and gold. Mix the two colors for more fun.
I found this plastic silver flatware. Do you serve food at your New Year's Eve party?
You need some confetti for New Year's Eve. I love this giant 2012 confetti. Sprinkle it on the table, and give it to guests to toss at midnight.
Here's the plastic flatware in gold. Remember: you can mix all the metallic colors because you are you are anchoring it with white.
These swirly things are long enough to hang from the ceiling.
Try gold a lame tablecloth for New Year's Eve like I did in the Rainbow Room.
Add a gold ballroom chair. You can rent them from your local party rental store, but they are fabulous to own too.
I used tall, slim vases for the tables in the Rainbow Room. They make a big statement, and you need just a few flowers to fill them.
White Casablanca lilies are the perfect flower for New Year's Eve, and they look spectacular in the tall slim vases. Tip: Get them a few days ahead if the buds are not open to full flower. Keep them in water until you arrange them on party day.
Yes! You need balloons for New Year's Eve, masses of them. Order them form your local florist, or rent a helium tank and DIY.
Add tons of really long pieces of curling ribbon to your balloons. More is more! There is nothing like walking through a room with tons of ribbon streamers hanging down; it is so festive! Use several colors: white, gold and silver.Happy New Year's to all of you!Next: Essentials for a New Year's Eve Bash
White is so perfect for ringing in the new year. It symbolizes a clean slate and all that is sparkling and possible.
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