The New Year's table is a center where relatives and friends gather. After him, they sum up the results of the outgoing year, make wishes, share warm wishes, smiles, gifts. And at a beautifully set table, the holiday becomes a real holiday.
The New Year is getting closer, therefore, a fun feast is just around the corner. It's not enough just to do a general cleaning and make a menu. It is the beautifully decorated table that sets the tone for the whole celebration. And decorating it can become a really exciting pastime in the last hours of the outgoing year. The main thing is to improvise and not be afraid to use bright details.
Experiment with serving
The tablecloth is an important attribute of the table. A light monochromatic tablecloth will always look advantageous. If there is not enough paint or you decide to make the whole serving in light colors, lay the red carpet over the tablecloth. She will be a wonderful accent. For a light-colored tablecloth, do not be afraid to combine and match several plates from different sets. Colored glass and white porcelain will look beautiful together. If the plates are colorful and bright, then put transparent glasses in order not to burden the table. There is an opportunity to choose glasses with a thin border in the color of the plates, then give preference to them. Instead of paper napkins, however pretty, use linen napkins.
Improvise with decor
Place a decorative Christmas tree covered with artificial snow in the center of the table. If there is no Christmas tree, then you can put white and red candles. Large candles can act as the main decorative element, drawing all the attention to themselves. Small ones look beautiful and tender in glass candlesticks. An inverted glass can be used instead of a candlestick. Thus, the bottom of the stem of the glass will be a candle holder. A more traditional option is a fruit bowl in the center. Do not forget to decorate it with spruce twigs, cones or bunches of rowan berries. In addition, small snowflakes and cones can be spread all over the table. Pull linen napkins with a beautiful satin ribbon, inserting a sprig of spruce with a cone into it. An interesting option is to take cinnamon sticks instead of a sprig. The aroma of spices will create warmth and comfort at the table.
If you have invited guests to the New Year's table, then it will not be superfluous to prepare small gifts or souvenirs for them in advance. Decorate the gift wrapping in the general concept of the entire table, not forgetting to attach a name card. Place them on a plate. This way, guests will not only enjoy your attention, but will also know where to sit.
Involve your family
In the process of decorating the table, involve not only relatives, but also "early" guests. If children want to help you, do not drive them away, let them do their bit. Everyone will definitely like this lesson. The last hours of the outgoing year will be interesting, creative and fun.
