Xmas Decor 2013

Xmas Decor Checklist

Alrighty... First of all let me just say planning this dinner and decorating the house left me money and energyless...
BUT, Its was so worth it.

1. So this year lets start off by ditching the green, red and gold & lets go pink, purple and silver.
Not saying I dislike tradition, I love it but its time for a more fresh inviting christmas.

2. Add a dedicated backdrop for all your lovely family and friends photos, Supply some props to play with like hats etc... Have fun with it!!

3. Really think about how you'll decorate your tree. If you have ornaments etc which your children made think of how they can work don't get lazy and just kill the tree with nothing but craft projects.

4. That table setting will be the decider. Will your guests be comfortable or not? Don't put all the food on the table, set out a side buffet style table with all the food for your guests to enjoy and take to the table otherwise it will be pass this and pass that instead the table should be an area for your guests to chat and dine.
Also, create name cards... If your guests don't all know one another put some thought behind where they sit and who they would be greatly paired with.
If you are going to have partying gifts place them in front of each seat instead of handing them out as people leave. This way when everyone sits down they straight away get a gift which gets them in a good mood and isn't that how we all want to start the night?

5. Work on single serving sized desserts, The mess of cutting a cake etc is just too draining and by the end of it half the time they call apart.

6. Want a cheap alcoholic drink your friends will love drinking and looking at.. PUNCH!!
Don't forget the punch. Here I made a pink lemonade Moscato punch garnished with Mint leaves & Lemon slices 

7. Give your guests some DIY wow factor and set up a Marshmallow fondue kit on each side of the table. with a soy candle between guests to do some non-toxic roasting and chocolate dipping.

  

Hope this gave you a few good ideas.... Enjoy!! xx