Ideas For Simple Holiday Entertaining
Do you hesitate to throw a fun get-together because of the anxiety it brings? Over the years, I have followed a few ideas I have found about entertaining and thought I would share with you. Stress-free is important to me, ( I want to have fun too!) and here are a few ideas to help with that:
* Host a cocktail party instead of a formal sit down dinner. Much less stressful.
* Music is very important! Sets the whole scene. Create a fun playlist before the party. Throw in everything from new releases to some Abba, Billy Idol and Barry White and you’ll have people up and moving!* Offer guests a beverage as soon as they arrive. I keep my bar area separate from the food and dining areas. People like to hang around the bar and mingle.
* Lighting. I always dim all the lights and use candle lights. So many ways to decorate with tea lights and it look so pretty:
* The food presentation is easy if you break it down. Use a white or pretty tablecloth as a base. Then find items to make small pedestals to elevate some of the food items higher than others to create a beautiful landscaped table. Use fluff linen and décor to fill in spaces.One simple flower arrangement is all you need.* Offer bite size appetizers and hor d’oeuvres in assorted flavors and styles. I usually pick a couple items to make myself, then pick up favorites from the store. No one cares that you do not make everything!
* Realize that everyone is so happy to be there and it is what it is! So relax and enjoy yourself!Are you planning any parties this Season?