Silver & Gold New Years Eve

It's time to break out the blowers and noise makers again and ring in a new year.  I wanted to create an intimate dinner party with the idea of champagne bubbles & counting down the clock.  These are simple ideas you can implement - I didn't buy anything new for this table except the grocery items.  See all the specifics at the bottom.

Simple ideas you can use:

• I used a gold throw to cover the table.  It has a velvety texture and immediately brings a touch of elegance to the table.
• The centerpiece is a fishbowl vase filled with clear, gold, and white ball ornaments to mimic the effect of champagne bubbles.  Adding a clock and hour glass brings in the "countdown" idea.
• I added a single white flower to the center arrangement and embelished the tips with a little glitter glue & glitter.
• Each place is set with gold charger and clear plate.  I love using my clear glass plates as it allows me to do something interesting underneath.  In this case I designed the face of a clock to go along with the theme.
• Mini bottles of champagne are dressed up with a bottle tag and could be used as a favor or served with dinner.
• Offering take home favors is simple when you fill a silver cupcake wrapper with color-coordinated candies and wrap it up with a bow and tag.  I also thought a breakfast muffin would be appropriate for the guests to indulge in the morning after.  

I hope this gives you some ideas for your own New Years Eve dinner party - or any dinner party for that matter.  Cheers!