3...2...1...Celebrate!

3...2...1...Celebrate!

By Jessica Deans of PaperfoxLA Photography by Vanessa Tierney

One thing we just can’t get enough of is utilizing little spaces as vignettes for entertaining — picturesque and typically pretty simple. New Year’s Eve is no exception, so we enlisted one of our favorite party gals, Jessica Deans of PaperFoxLA, a handmadepaper party decorations shop based in Los Angeles, to help us come up with something special this New Year’s Eve.

Anything that involves glitter, champagne, and friends is right up my alley, and New Years Eve is such a fun time for all of that. If you're hosting a New Year's Eve celebration this year, I recommend incorporating a picture-worthy space dedicated to cocktails; this bubble bar is just that. And bonus: the defined space makes for easy clean up. Whether entertaining space is big or small, this can help add that perfect festive touch.

We created a modern take on NYE with some less than traditional colors and our gorgeous tassels, alongside vintage and eclectic barware pieces.

The process started by using a sequin table cloth, then we adorned our bar with vintage and eclectic cups and trays. Some of these pieces are heirlooms and others can be found at Love Detailed. The key to making your bubble bar stand out is having a statement backdrop. We used paper fans and honeycombs to really make it a focal point (you can purchase the garlands and fans on our site)!

Using silver glitter card stock, we cut out star shapes for our drink stirrers then hot glued them to bamboo skewers. We also scattered glass baubles and ornaments around the glasses and trays to make the scene extra festive. Just remember not to crowd your bar too much! Focus on a few key elements so it doesn’t overwhelm the space. Most importantly, have fun and get creative.