On the search for some really wonderful holiday party inspiration? Head on over to Hostess with the Mostess to find nine beautiful themes that are ready to be replicated!
Whether you’re aiming for something traditional & classy or very modern & chic, Jenn has assembled several wonderful tablescapes to get you on your way. From ‘Santa Baby’ to ‘Green and Serene’ you’ll find a theme that’s perfect for your holiday shindig.
She includes detailed suggestions for party and table decor, what to serve and pour, as well as neat favors that match the theme. It’s so easy to throw a beautiful party — and the extra effort makes a special impact on your guests.
Follow the jump for five more ideas and a few tips on keeping your event decor on theme and low budget.
To avoid breaking the bank to make your party ‘perfect’, choose a theme with your current holiday decor in mind. After you’ve chosen the color combination, take a trip around your house pulling out pieces that fit the criteria. You’ll find perfect additions like platters, chargers, knick knacks or random vases that you already own that match perfectly!
I love the unique DIY and low budget centerpiece ideas that HWTM features in her sample tablescapes.
Everyday household objects or Christmas decorations can be ‘featured’ on your table, mantel or other areas where party goers will naturally congregate. Supplement what you already own with a few statement decoration pieces that slowly add to the collection. For theme-specific decorations, stick to fabric remnants, scrapbooking/wrapping paper and budget-friendly decor that can be a one-time use.
For a clean look, keep your dishware all white. It’s easy to supplement a classic set of white dishes with craigslist, thrift store or garage sale finds that are also white. We recently hosted a dinner party for 18 and no one knew the difference between my trusty Crate & Barrel white wedding set and the hodge podge white dishes that have been added from here and there over the years!
If you’re hosting a pot luck, set out white dishes for guests to transfer their goods to. A buffet table full of random platters and crock pots will be an eye-sore in your pulled together theme.
Most importantly, stop decorating at least an hour before your event and pour yourself a glass of wine. You deserve to enjoy the party too! (and how easy is it to forget that ?)
These themes look great, I’m going to show them to my wife, she’s going to love them. A stylish Christmas party invitation is just what you’ll need to go with these themes
Great suggestions! I love all these table settings. Each one is so pretty and so very festive! I almost want to throw a party for each one!!
Thanks for these themes. It’s sure that my office mates will love some of these.
Every body remembers that today’s life seems to be high priced, however people require money for different stuff and not every person earns enough cash. So to get quick loans and just financial loan should be good solution.
The experience is extraordinary, for sure, but so is the toll it takes on the family to bring about. The half-jokes Robyn and I made about this being our last party during the run-up became less than half as the party approached. But we recognize that we can’t just end something like this without warning. Too many people have too good a time to do that.
All lovely, but this year I am feeling the gorgeous colors of the peacock. And don’t worry, I never forget to pour myself a glass of wine before the guests arrive ;)
Happy Holidays
Oh how I wish I would remember to pour the wine before the guests arrive! And to stop and put everything down instead of try and squeeze it all in before the party starts. I’m the run-around-like-a-crazy-lady ;) type of hostess until about 30 minutes INTO every party – it’s awful.
What a great collection of theme ideas! I haven’t seen these at HWTM before, thanks for pointing them out…they are all FABULOUS, but my fave has to be “Santa Baby”!