It's the time of the year when the holiday parties seem to never end. There are so many occasions to celebrate! We’ve got plenty of party ideas, decoration tips, delicious recipes, crafts, dinner ideas and party games to help you plan your holiday celebrations and please your holiday party guests and friends.
Last minute guests are always a welcome surprise around the holidays.But if you haven't taken that long Thanksgiving weekend to decorate your home for impromptu visitors, those seasonal accents and festive displays may never make it on to the fireplace mantle let alone out of their storage boxes.Try one of these 10 last minute ways to spruce up your home in an instant and create a happening holiday atmosphere.
Add life to your holiday decor by using living plants that will keep the holiday spirit alive long after the holidays are over. Potted plants and winter flowering bulbs are great options in the place of cut flowers and foliage for decorating your home this holiday season. Below are three ideas that I am doing in my home this holiday season:
The gift of creativity is truly one from the heart. Make your holiday gifts stand out under a Christmas tree or on a party gift table this season by wrapping them up with one of these unique ideas.Whether your ...
Each year holiday cards are sent to friends and family by the millions through the U.S. Postal Service.
The idea of a holiday card began in the 1830's when an Englishman named John Calcott Horsley began to make s...
There's something about discovering the items in a holiday gift basket that evokes the same feeling a child has when pulling out trinkets stuffed into a Christmas stocking. It's easy to put together a homemade gift basket for a hostess gift, teacher thank you, or a co-worker present for the boss. And when you want to send something special to a loved one across the country, we have some ideas for that from the gift basket pros.
We in Cocktail Therapy land know first-hand that it's as simple as 1-2-3 to throw a fabulous holiday party without breaking the bank. Follow our simple tips to throw a great holiday party complete with cocktails, but on a budget that will make you smile and give you the extra cash you look for during the gift-giving season!Christmas PunchSignature Holiday CocktailRosemary Roasted Almonds
Add even more cheer to the holiday season with festive cupcakes. This line-up of sweets is incredible from a simple Holly Berry Gumball cupcake and Holiday Gift Cupcakes to an enviable elegant designer ornament display of a grand fondant-covered cake ball and complementary cupcakes. The photos alone will give your sweet tooth a tingle and get you in the holiday baking mood.
The holidays are not only the season for giving, they're also the perfect time of year for giving back to the community. Presents are fabulous, but why not host a party that gets friends together to volunteer? Sharing the holiday spirit with those in need is a heartfelt way to celebrate the season, and creating a party out of it makes volunteering that much more festive. More Holiday Party Ideas: Budget Holiday Party TipsHoliday Cookie Swap PartyMad Men Holiday Party
Sweet treats are the focus of this festive get-together. Filled with cookies, cakes and other holiday goodies, this dessert-only party is simply delightful. The secret to keeping everyone's sweet tooth happy? Set up "theme" stations to highlight different flavors.
The cocktail party is a highlight of the holiday season, and sometimes it seems like everyone is throwing one. With so many invitations, how do you make sure your event is one people want to attend and still talk about next year? You need to wow guests with a modern holiday cocktail party where everything is dark and shimmering.
Visions of sugarplums hardly compare to the confectionary splendor of a Gingerbread House Decorating Party for Christmas. Make a child's holiday dream come true by hosting this classic cookie celebration full of gumdrops, chocolate kisses, candy cane...
A little noel, a little nosh, and you've landed on the next best holiday to "Festivus" (an amorphous holiday from the Seinfeld TV show) Chrismukkah! A blend of both Christmas and Hanukkah, this holiday that was once celebrated mostly by families joined in interfaith marriages is now a popular occasion to get together with friends during the holiday season.
Plan a fabulous girl's night holiday party with your favorite gals. It's a perfect excuse to leave the holiday stress behind, carve out some girl time and catch up on each others' lives. You can also incorporate cookie baking and gift wrapping to get those last minute holiday tasks done while surrounded by friends.More Holiday Party Ideas: Holiday Volunteering PartyHoliday Wine Pairing TipsUnique Holiday Wreaths
Celebrate Christmas or the holidays with a Winter Wonderland party. Make your home warm and inviting with candles, twinkling lights, sizzling drinks and a scrumptious food buffet. This terrific Winter Wonderland dinner buffet party works for crowds l...
Here are 5 terrific recipes to dress up a casual and neighborly Holiday potluck party. If you're just the guest looking for something to bring, but don't know what will go with the dinner, dessert is always a good option.From a visually stunning Red ...