Sparkle is the key when decorating for a New Years Eve party. It is such a happy and exciting evening you want everything and everyone to sparkle! To create the mood it will definitely start with some decorations. You want your guests to walk into your home and to be overwhelmed with party spirit. Keep in mind it doesn't take a lot of cluttering ornamentation to create an exciting party. Just a few larger decorations or pieces can add the desired impact. One thing you can rent from a party store perfect for New Years Eve is a Champagne Fountain in your entry way for guests to grab a glass right when they enter!

A great way to know which house the party is at is to string colorful lights around your entry way. It will help set a bright, cheerful mood and a call attention to guests looking for your house. Champagne is also a definite at a NYE party. Make sure you plan a midnight toast and kiss. You want your friends to feel energetic and alive from the minute they pull up to your house, after all it is a party.

You want to make a decision if you will be having a sit down dinner or easy finger foods and cocktails for your guests. Keep in mind if you are having a sit down dinner you do not want to have the table centerpieces too high and full so no one can see other guest sitting across from them at the table. You want to encourage socialization. That will be true for any party or gathering you will throw.

Using gold, silver, and black are a great color palette for a New Years Eve party. Anything with sequins, rhinestones, and glitter can also be incorporated to add dramatic pops here and there. Large sways of fabric can add the dramatic feel. You can always dye old linens black and replace your current drapery just for the evening. This is inexpensive yet it has a big impact and will add to the New Years Eve ambiance.

You may want to consider providing noise makers for your guest to use around the stroke of midnight. Also, setting up a traditional balloon drop is a unique touch. If you are not concerned with cleanup, you can also get exploding tops that pop to release confetti into the air.

Food, champagne, friends, family and lots of sparkle are a sure-fit recipe to create an unforgettable New Years!