Happy New Year Party

Happy New Year! Dirty Laundry Kitchen is now about a year old. I want to take a moment to thank you all so much for reading the blog and sharing 2013 with me. There’s no place I’d rather be than in my home, cooking and sharing my passion for life with friends and family. This blog is all about that passion. You’ve all made that possible. So thanks. A new year calls for reflection and celebration. And lots and lots of sparkles. You can see how I decorated for New Year’s Eve below, and check out my Happy New Year Party.

NYE decor glitter arrangementsHere’s a closeup of the glittered pom poms and holly leaves next to the gold candles with silver candlesticks. I think they came out great. NYE decor glitter decorHere you can see that I put glue all over some of the leaves, but others I painted just the edges. This way there was lots of contrast on the leaves.  NYE decor glitter holly leaves The glittered holly leaves looked amazing.NYE decor glitter pomsUsing skewers and styrofoam balls, I made the glittery pom poms. I just dipped them in glue and rolled them in glitter. It was really fun, but I totally forgot how messy glitter is! NYE decor pipecleaners for wine glassesI wrapped some of the flutes and coupes in sparkly pipe cleaners. Not only did it add the the overall festiveness, but it helped people remember which glass was theirs. NYE decor sparkle picksI re-purposed large and small St. Germain bottles. They were perfect for a gilded cocktail party.  NYE decor star cookies on a pedastalA cake pedestal was perfect to display the star cookies. NYE decor the spreadI hope you enjoy the whole New Year’s menu all year long. I think it’s perfect for any cocktail party. Here’s to a wonderful 2014. Thanks so much for all of your support. You can’t imagine how much I value each comment on the blog, each phone call, text, each “share” on facebook. The blog is growing quickly and it’s because of you and those with whom you share. So cheers!

Posted in Appetizers & Hors D’oeuvres, Cocktails, Cookies, Decorations, Desserts, Holidays, Knosh & Snacks, Pies and Tarts, Seasonal Ingredients and Flavors, Winter.