Create a stylish holiday party this season, and show off your flair for the dramatic by trying some of these tips for your next seasonal soirée.
Create a Holiday Reading Corner
Imagine reading holiday stories to the children at your holiday party from a beautiful, comfy chair. Drape a plush throw, add floor pillows and a glowing lamp. Stack your kids’ favorite holiday books beside the chair and appoint an older teen to dress up and be the reading elf.
Decorate Your Home with a Single Color
Choose a unique color that you adore and show your style and creativity by decorating your home for the holidays using just that one color. Lights, candles, linens, and ornaments in a single color will make a statement. Using this understated style technique will unify your look and exude elegance.
Theme Your Party Cheeseboard
Is there anything more stylish than a beautiful holiday cheeseboard? For the holiday season, choose a theme like a tree with ornaments and build your cheeseboard “tree” out of cheeses, sliced meats, olives, nuts, berries, dried fruits, pickled vegetables, crackers, chocolates and more. Add tiny square plates — as gifts — at the bottom of your “tree” and your guests can gift themselves again and again.
An Heirloom Holiday
Decorate your party room with old family holiday photos. Add them to your tree and mantle. Incorporate a cherished holiday tradition into the festivities of the party. Share your sentimental holiday memories with guests, and encourage them to share theirs.