Cocktail Decorations

Decorations:Often the store has already set the stage for shopping but your party might require more functional space.To transform the venue into a club-style spot, you may want to move the displays, remove some of the merchandise, or turn part of th...

While you don't have to "prom out" on lavish décor, a few accents in the vein of a grown-up pep rally could be both tasteful and thematic for a Homecoming Alumni Cocktail Party.Mums

You're short on time, but don't worry! We have ways for you to save the night with these quick and simple ways to make your table look fabulous. Rummage through your cabinets and find various shaped vases and decanters that can double as vases. Decan...

Pull out your patriotic decorations for this party and pay tribute to American brewers! Go for a sophisticated red, white and blue look for your tasting, rather than shiny stars and metallic fabrics: Glass beer mugsPlates, napkins, and tablecloths with an Old Glory motifRed, white and blue star-shaped candle torchesBunting over doorways or along the tablesZinc or metal tubs of ice to keep beer coldClassic red roses in vases around the party

Create the atmosphere of a Bavarian Biergarten (beer garden) for your party. Germany is famous for its open-air gardens where patrons sit on picnic tables and enjoy their beer in huge steins.Add European charm to your party tables with this centerpiece: Place a small window box in the center of the table.Add colorful pots of flowers into the box such as geraniums. Use napkins or linens that match your flower colors.

Chinese Taoists have associated water with feminity, intelligence, softness, and of course, calmness, making it an ideal focal point in your partyA zen party can be indoors o...

The decor needs to be clean and simple. Use white as the primary color for everything: All flowers need to be white only. Place f...

Every table needs a flower arrangement. Style the buffet table with a cluster of five arrangements with white flowers and clear containers (glass works best). Use one type of flower in each container, but make the arrangements different. In one container, use a mass of white roses. In another, use a grouping of lisianthus.Do not use flowers with a strong scent, like lilies. Some other great options are cala lilies, peonies, sweet pea, and snaps.

For the final touches, add calm yoga or massage music and, especially zenful, eucalyptus aromas with scented candles and oils to the party area.

We worked with the basic elements; theme, mood, colors, materials and simply added to the decor while maintaining what we would call "a subtle consistency." This would, in fact, make the room pop without overwhelming the guests while simultaneously k...