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<\/p>\nOne of the most fun New Year\u2019s Eve celebrations I ever experienced was seeing in the new year with a handful of my closest friends and loved ones at home. Nothing beats being surrounded by contagious laughter and unconditional love \u2013 except, perhaps, the addition of these brilliant tips for hosting the perfect New Year\u2019s Eve party.<\/p>\n
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Lighting creates the ambiance for any party. Dim the lights, spark some candles and add some fabulous fairy lights. If you don\u2019t have a dimmer, replace the bulb with a warm orange,\u00a0red\u00a0or yellow bulb. The softer lighting sets the tone and casts everyone in a flattering glow.<\/p>\n
Create a playlist that sets the ambiance. If you have space in your home, dedicate some space to a dancefloor and hire a music-savvy friend or relative to DJ.<\/p>\n
Ask everyone to bring a bottle and a dish. This way, you\u2019re not cooking for hours. Using pretty disposable\u00a0champagne flutes\u00a0and other table items saves hours on the clean-up operation. You\u2019ll thank yourself for this clever party-planning the morning after the night before.
\nPlace a clothes rail in the hallway so that people can easily store and find their coats at the end of the evening.<\/p>\n
Hosting\u00a0a party can suck a little of the fun out of the evening for yourself. Yes, your guests are looking forward to bubbles and some delicious food, but they\u2019re also coming to spend time with you. There\u2019s always a teenager or few in the family who would prefer to earn some money than make small-talk with their parents\u2019 friends. Hire them to hand out canapes, top up glasses and keep the space you\u2019re entertaining in free of discarded glasses and plates.<\/p>\n
Because we never get too old for\u00a0party games! They\u2019re always hilarious and are a great way to get everyone in the mood to\u00a0laugh\u00a0and dance the evening away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
One of the most fun New Year\u2019s Eve celebrations I ever experienced was seeing in the new year with a handful of my closest friends and loved ones at home. Nothing beats being surrounded by contagious laughter and unconditional love \u2013 except, perhaps, the addition of these brilliant tips for hosting the perfect New Year\u2019s…<\/p>\n