New Years: Hosting an Aesthetically Pleasing Party

Dec 29

Up next: New Years. Whether you’re hosting a large group or an intimate gathering, everyone wants a warm and inviting space for their people to celebrate. Your company won’t remember the exact flatware, or perhaps the stunning outfit you have on, but they will remember the way they felt sitting around the table of friends and the atmosphere they were surrounded by. Here’s to giving them that feel-good memory, and ringing in the New Year!

For a festive, memorable, and aesthetically pleasing dinner party, we have a few tips to let your gathering stand out and create a memorable experience for you and your friends.

Get funky with the glassware

The simplest way to achieve a festive look is through glassware! Hop over to your local antique or consignment store and you can often find some gems. Colored, ornate, or sleek glassware brings a one-of-a-kind look with character. Our favorite is, of course, our collection of ribbed glassware we have in store:

$28 — Red wine

$24 — White wine

$24 — Glass

$25 — Champagne

$60 — Pitcher

Mood lighting is everything

Ditch the ceiling lights. For any party or gathering: Ditch! Them! Rely on lamps and candles instead for mood lighting. At our gathering, we utilized taper candles and some beautifully-designed, battery-powered lights that avoided cords on the table top. For lamps: soft, warm bulbs with 2700K-3000K wattage is what we typically go for.

All that glitters is gold

We all know New Years is a time to shine. Our favorite ways to add sparkle to a space is with reflective glasses and flatware, or a glitzy outfit full of sequins or sparkles. We’re even fond of some typically-tacky noise makers and decor making its way in. You can see how these looks look playful and put-together.

Elevate your table top

A mix of wood and stone serving boards can be a great look. To elevate it further, we love finding trays that have some height. It’s the same concept we use when we style a shelf: varying heights and sizes are your best friend! Add in a vase or two with some florals for even more height, and you’ll find a stunning array that people will be eager graze from.

Good Company!

Above any aesthetic or decor, a party cannot be great without your dear friends in attendance. We feel so lucky to have had the amazing ladies at Indie House, plus some more friends, at this gathering photographed for our anniversary celebration. We hosted this small evening cocktail party back in August, and the atmosphere created is fitting for any time of the year, especially New Years. Have fun, be safe, and cheers to 2023! Xx