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8 essentials for hosting your best New Year's Eve party

8 essentials for hosting your best New Year's Eve party

Hosting a New Year's Eve party is easy when you have these essentials! Image by: West Elm Author: Natalie DiScala

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8 essentials for hosting your best New Year's Eve party

If you’re playing host this New Year’s Eve, add a fun and festive touch to your party with these essentials.

 

It’s always hard to believe when a new year rolls around; does time fly or what? As we prepare to kiss 2016 goodbye and look forward to 2017, gather friends and family close to reminisce about the good times you’ve had and to welcome all that the coming year will bring. If you're planning to host this year's New Year's Eve party, we've put together some fun and festive essentials that will help make your celebration a success!

 

8 essentials for hosting your best New Year's Eve party

 

1 Gold Letter Party Balloons: No party is complete without balloons but these gold letter party balloons are a bit more grown up than the balloons of children’s parties! Use them to spell out ‘Happy New Year’ to add a dash of flair to your smashing soiree. Gold Letter Party Balloons, Urban Outfitters, $6. 

 

8 essentials for hosting your best New Year's Eve party

 

2 Terrace Bar Cart: Fitted with four wheels, this bar cart is ready to move where the party goes! Featuring clean, simple lines, it’s the perfect portable cocktail station. Set it up with your favourite wines, spirits and glassware and your bar cart will turn out to be the star of the party! Terrace Bar Cart, West Elm, $349. 

 

8 essentials for hosting your best New Year's Eve party

 

3 DIY New Year’s Party Hats: We love party hats but let’s be honest: Many of the ones you find at party stores are pretty tacky. So why not make your own? Amy Kim of the blog Homey Oh My provides the instructions for making these adorable, oh-so-chic New Year’s Eve hats that are bound to put you into the party spirit! Find instructions for these DIY New Year’s party hats here.

 

8 essentials for hosting your best New Year's Eve party

 

4 Harrison Cocktail Shaker: Look like a real professional when you mix drinks using this elegant cocktail shaker. It’s got a tight-fitting lid and a narrow base to make it easy and comfortable to use. And because of its ergonomics, it’s virtually spill-proof so you can toss and shake worry-free! Harrison Cocktail Shaker, Pottery Barn, $31.50. 

 

8 essentials for hosting your best New Year's Eve party

 

5 Verve Martini Glass: Traditional martini glasses, while beautiful, often feel very delicate with those long, slender stems. This modern take on the classic glass shape adds a solid weight to the glass, making it easier to handle. The stem features bubbles in the glass, which add a playful touch. Verve Martini Glass, Crate and Barrel, $12.95.

 

8 essentials for hosting your best New Year's Eve party

6 B&O BeoPlay Portable Bluetooth Speaker: To keep the party alive, you’ll need to pump some good tunes and if all your music is stored on your phone, you’ll need a good speaker, too. This Bang & Olufsen speaker delivers not only superior sound quality, but a gorgeously designed device that’s as much for display as it is for practical use. B&O BeoPlay Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Apple, $499.95.  

 

8 essentials for hosting your best New Year's Eve party

 

7 Square Appetizer Plates: These square appetizer plates are a stylish addition to your party. Perfect for all those finger foods you’re serving! Plus, in white and gold, they easily complement any decor or tabletop theme. Square Appetizer Plates, Pier 1, $3.96.  

 

8 essentials for hosting your best New Year's Eve party

 

8 Pink, Blush and Gold Tassel Garland: Add a really festive touch to your New Year’s celebration with this tassel garland. Handmade with tissue paper, this garland measures five feet and has 17 tassels. It’s an easy way to add a touch of glamour to your party decor! Pink, Blush and Gold Tassel Garland, Blush Bazaar on Etsy, $20.

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