Now that we have bypassed Halloween, we have officially been thrusted into Holiday Season, 2011. We know that this time of year can be stressful, especially if you are planning one or several holiday celebrations. Stress no more...we are here to help you! One of our favorite things to do is to bring you, our followers and patrons, the newest and most up-to-date holiday party trends of the year.
First let's begin with a classic-The Holiday Cocktail. Holiday cocktails are a must at any holiday gathering (this can include non-alcoholic cocktails too!) and having one signature drink can be a fun way to bring your guests together. The holidays bring about a lot of color, so make sure your chosen beverage fits the bill. This year, pink, orange and red signature drinks will be on the rise. Our favorite pick this holiday season is a Berry Champagne Cocktail and it's super easy to make. All you need is champagne, cranberry juice, ruby red grapefruit infused vodka and some fresh cranberries for garnish. Whether it be Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas or New Years, this cocktail is tasty, easy and delicious!
Another wonderful way to celebrate the holidays is through decoration. We recently came across a simple, yet beautiful centerpiece idea in Good Housekeeping: The Fruity Candle. Your first step is to thinly slice citrus fruits (1/8 inch thick). Place a wire cooling rack on a baking sheet and lay out the pieces of thinly sliced fruit on the rack. Put the cookie sheet and rack in the oven on 250 degrees F for 2 hours or until the fruit is completely free of moisture. Using a glue gun, glue the pieces of fruit around the base of the candles, forming a band of fruit slices. You can add an additional touch by gluing dried cranberry clusters to the fruit slices. For the original article, please visit: Holiday Candle Decoration.
Next on our list, is the upgraded buffet table. Food is obviously the main attraction at holiday gatherings, but this year brings about a twist to the once boring buffet table. This year, hosts and hostess will be inviting their guests to partake in the interactive appetizer bar. This is a really fun way for your guests to interact with each other and to get to know each other. The idea is to set up all the ingredients and fixings for your favorite holiday appetizers and invite your guests to make their own. Some fun ideas include a Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Bar, Taco Bar and, of course, the ever famous
cookie-decorating bar.
The whole idea of these parties is to spend time with the important people in your life. Don't forget to enjoy yourself!!
