Living Barbados Magazine November 2014 Edition November 2014 edition

GLAM UP A UNIQUE TRAY WITH GOLD PAPER AND CONFETTI TO SERVE YOUR DRINKS IN HIGH HOLIDAY STYLE LIKE PHOTO ON LEFT Stationery by Py-ôn-i Designs www.pyonidesigns.com SETTING THE MOOD 1. A few simple tricks can set the perfect mood for your holiday party. Start by sending out invitations that reflect the theme and color scheme of the party. Beautiful invitations are the ideal teaser to entice your guests to attend. 2. Lighting is key to creating the right ambiance. Use twinkly lights outdoors and lots of candles indoors to add a festive touch and create a warm atmosphere. 3. Put together a great music playlist; some jazzy Christmas tunes or Holiday Lounge music played at just the right volume will get your guests in the Holiday spirit. Start the music well before your guests arrive to get yourself in the mood and make sure the list is long enough to last throughout the party. 4. Create movement by setting up the bar in one corner and a buffet of small bites in another area. This will allow your guests to circulate while they mingle and chat. Start your dinner with hors d’oeuvres served in a buffet style and finish with a fun dessert spread such as an ice cream or candy bar to get the party going again after dinner. SETTING THE TABLE 1. Add some sparkle to your table with metallic and glittery accessories such as napkin rings and repurposed Holiday décor. Some ideas we used here include filling vases with ornaments and candles, using sparkly decorative sprays to create a holiday worthy runner, adding some glam to napkins by clipping glittery orchids to the napkin rings and creating drink markers by tying mini ornaments to glasses with ribbon. 2. Complete the look by scattering some simple gold confetti on the table. Just remember, there are no rules so don’t be afraid to think outside the box and use items in unexpected ways. A STYLISH SENDOFF 1. Prepare some favors for your guests to take with them on their way out. This could be as simple and inexpensive as some homemade Holiday cookies or candy presented in sparkly bags with a stylish gift tag thanking them for coming. LIVING BARBADOS NOVEMBER 2014 - MARCH 2015 41

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