New Year’s Eve always has a way of sneaking up on me, yet I’m never able to resist hosting a last minute party for family and friends. Below you’ll find fool proof tips for a simple, fun New Year’s Eve Party as well as a free digital invitation you can send to your guests!
Keep it simple.
Use what you have around the house. In a pinch, candles always make a space look more festive. Don’t be afraid to repurpose Christmas decor either. White lights are perfect for a New Year’s Eve look.
Make your own decor.
Grab a few sheets of glitter paper from your local craft store to make a New Year’s Eve banner. Cut the leftover pieces into glitter stars. Use this fabulous DIY to make gold party hats. Or paint these numbers for a simple “2017” display.
Use white & gold balloons as a backdrop.
Helium balloons are one of my favorite fast party hacks. Target almost always has this cheap helium tank available. Filling the balloons is quick and easy, and makes a big impact on the gathering space.
Serve pancakes & champagne.
Create a pancake bar by setting out different pancake toppings in bowls. Dress up your pancake stack by adding a toothpick to your cutout glitter star. Champagne is a great BYO item for guests.
Set out games to play.
Pass the time until midnight with games your guests will enjoy. Go with classic board and card games, or find New Year’s Eve games online. Here’s one of my favorites.
Plan how you’ll watch the ball drop before 11:55pm.
Most cable news stations will broadcast live from New York City. However, if you don’t have cable make sure to find a way to stream the ball drop online.
Cheers to 2017!
Everyone has their own version of makeup. It may be a spotless house. Or maybe it’s a “my life is wonderful” face put on just before guests arrive. Makeup covers what we’d rather hide and enhances what we wish was better.
Summer has always been my breath of fresh air season. It’s the time of year I feel the most energized. I shower less, I’m outside more than I’m inside and it just feels like you get a lot more bang for your buck in a day. This year, summer looks a little differently. So I’m on a mission to discover a new kind of summer season. One that still involves breathing from the deepest part of my lungs and soaking in every last ounce of joy from the small things.