Happy New Year by KRISTINA DOMITROVICH 2020 did its best to put us through the ringer. At a certain point, it felt like “It’s 2020,” was a response to the unthinkable, a way to justify the unjustifiable. It seemed like the only logic left: “Of course fill-in-the-blank just happened, it’s 2020.” No matter what your individual standpoints are, we can agree this year has been divisive, it’s been unnerving and worrisome, and it’s been exhausting on us all. Whatever 2020 looked like for you, it’s safe to say that we’re all ready to turn the page – more like close (or slam) the book on the year. So, it’s only right that we give 2020 the biggest going away party possible (with whatever confines may apply, come New Years Eve). I suggest we pull out all the stops this year, even if you’re a household of two. Here’s a list of things we here at Mud & Magnolias suggest doing to truly set the night apart. Here’s to 2021, and hopefully better days ahead (which may be a little gutsy to put in print, so knock on wood, just in case).
1. Go all out on the confetti, and maybe a glittery photo wall, too. 2. While you’re at it, even if it’s not traditionally your style, get
the crazy hats, silly glasses, photo booth props, balloons, noise makers – do the whole thing. 3. A little accent lighting never hurt anyone, right? Get the white string lights out and light it up. 4. Fill up a table with everyone’s favorite hor d’oeuvres to snack on throughout the night. Make your best party dips and throw together a charcuterie board, too. 5. Décor pro tip: Get a helium-inflated balloon in the shape of a champagne bottle, tape it to the wall, and have white, gold and silver balloons “bubbling” out of it. 6. Stock up on champagne or sparkling grape juices/ciders, and don’t forget the champagne glasses! Set it all up on a high table to make it seem like a bar, even if it’s just a sparkling juice. 7. Dress to the nines! 8. Hook your phone up to a bluetooth speaker, and find a NYE playlist that sets the party off right. 9. Take it outside: Get some sparklers or some fireworks (the gold ones that look like fairy dust are my personal favorite, and they’re very on theme!) 10. Don’t let anyone tell you there’s such a thing as too much glitter! M
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