I know, I know, it’s a bit too early to think about New Years Eve. On the other hand – face it! It is NEVER too early to think about your loved ones and how can you make one night ordinary to extraordinary!

Now, if you are party animals, move on to another blog. Me, personally, I am not the biggest partier on New Years, I am pretty low pro. I like my New Years Eve spent at home; with the ones I love the most.  Especially with this financial crisis upon us, cheap and chic is what it’s all about this 2009/2010 holiday season. So now I will set up THE perfect New Years Eve spent at home with the perfect atmosphere, good friends, champagne, food and music  for all of you (including myself)  to enjoy!

The first thing you need is a good bottle (or 2) of Champagne and couple of new shiny “flute” glasses. Once you crack open the good bubbly, the atmosphere will hit sooner or later… it always does after a few drinks, especially Champagne. Yummy……

Another very important element when it comes to creating the perfect, warm, New Years atmosphere is always candles. I strongly recommend those floating candles you light and place in water. They have an amazing aroma they look gorgeous and come in so many different colors and shapes, it’s endless. Also we cannot forget,” Vanilla” and “Gingerbread” scented candles. They  are a must, it sets the “Holiday” atmosphere and smells like cookies! Who wouldn’t love that?!?!

Music – don’t be tempted to leave the house because of a lack of good tunes!  Choose something special; love songs, happy ending stories, newer holiday tracks are all very very good. The music industry preys on us innocent folk to buy holiday music, and to be honest, its well worth the purchase and a lot cheaper than a New Years party ticket at a lounge or club.

Cooking – if you know how to cook, do it and go wild. If you don’t, stay out of the kitchen. New Years is not the holiday to experiment with food.  Stay on the safe side and save yourself the aggravation – order in and buy something loaded with chocolate or an amazing cake. The best thing is to start the new year on a sweet note.

Clothing – That’s right, it’s freezing outside, and the last thing you want is to be left without any clothes, right? WRONG! With the right Victoria’s Secret      outfit wrapped-up in a box with pretty hearts all over it, the decoration of the room can be changed in a sec… ummmm but wait for your guests to leave first, unless you are into that – then go for it!

Gifts – There is nothing more  fun than buying a little “holiday teaser gift” for your ‘special “ someone  I know that I am going to buy an amazing watch as my  “orthodox” gift to be opened in front of the whole fam and of course  another one that will be only between me and my special someone …………feel free to fill the dots with words)!

See you soon, Happy Holidays!
D.