december 1 - we've got spirit
So what if your neighbors have had their holiday decorations
up since Halloween and you still haven't gotten around to
hauling out your winter coats from under-bed storage. Just
a few quick touches will transform your space into an elegant
and welcoming bastion of holiday spirit. Snag a festive dazzler
to hang on the front door-our hot holiday
felt wreath makes a hip statement. Display red
tin buckets filled with clementines or walnuts in their
shells. Group votive
and pillar candles atop silver
lacquer coasters. Consider your halls decked.
december 3 - greetings,
salutations and shout-outs
If you plan on sending holiday cards or party
invitations, this is the weekend to do it. Post offices are
slammed and social calendars book up faster than Uncle Mel
downs a cup of eggnog, so the earlier the better. Save stamps
and time by sending holiday cards only to faraway friends
and relatives. Invite the others to a holiday shindig where
you can spread the good cheer in person. Our "happy"
card covers all of the season's bases and our "la
flame" and "jingle, jingle" invitations
set a lively tone for holiday gatherings.
december 7 - wish list,
hold the mayo
Get your holiday shopping done on your lunch
break. Without ever leaving your desk. No fighting over parking
spaces, no waiting in line - online shopping makes it easier
than ever to snag the perfect gift for every name on your
list. From splurges to stocking
stuffers, some of Plum
Party's top picks:
For hipsters: French
Bull salad servers
For little ones: Action
Sample Camera, Ice
Cream Sundae Kit
For green thumbs: Bulb
in a Bag kits
For gamers: Roulette/Blackjack
game
For rock stars: Shuga
Bud Earphones, sponge
microphone
For the chess club: How
to be Popular book
For budding baristas: Coffee
Smarts game
For movie buffs: 75
Years of Oscar book
december 11 - kitchen claus
One little afternoon in the kitchen nets gifts for the masses.
Making a large batch of edible treats is affordable way to
spread holiday love to a large group of people (co-workers,
neighbors, fellow Lost fan club-members). Simply separate
the goodies into cool containers and they're ready to give.
Try star-shaped sugar cookies with blue sprinkles in gray
takeout containers, peppermint
bark in clear favor
boxes, or glass bottles of infused olive oil presented
in felt snowman wine bags.
december 14 - wrap-sody chez you
Invite pals over for present-wrapping
and pizza. Have each guest bring one roll of wrapping paper
and a spool of ribbon. Stock up on creative
crepe, fun
fringe and gift
boxes, bags and
tags. Make
sure to have plenty of tape and scissors on hand. Crank up
the holiday tunes and get wrapping!
december 22 - winter solstice shindig
Because everyone throws parties on Saturday nights and on
New Year's Eve, plus
the shortest day of the year also means the longest night!
Mix it up with a Winter Wonderland cocktail fete on the Winter
Solstice. Primp your pad in silver and white-silver
lanterns, silver star
garlands and white
feather boas. Serve champagne cocktails and white cranberry
cosmos in disposable plastic
flutes and martini
glasses. Tempt guests with ice cream "snowballs"
rolled in sprinkles, nuts and silver balls.
december 25 - chrismukkah
It's Christmas Day,
the first night of Hanukkah...
there's a lot going on. Take a break from tearing into gifts
and partying to do something that truly embodies the holiday
spirit. Invite friends over to make stockings,
bags or baskets
to drop off at a church, shelter or synagogue. Start with
our cute red & white
felt stockings and stuff with candy
canes and chocolate
snowmen. Or, fill our Star
of David felt bags with wooden
dreidels and gelt. Keep the elves in your workshop warm
and happy with MarieBelle
spicy hot chocolate.
december 26 - moo shu holidays
Stay in bed until 4pm and order Chinese delivery.
december 29 - in de-stress
Organize a spa night to de-stress from holiday mayhem and
catch up with the girls. Go for a yoga class, or, better yet,
massages or pedis, and then re-fuel at your place over edamame,
a simple seared tuna salad and green tea. Pass out "Positive
Energy" drink spots to keep the good vibes flowing.
december 31 - new year's eve
Host an intimate dinner for 6 before you hit the party circuit.
Create beaded charms with guests'
initials - napkin
holders, place
cards and favors
all rolled into one. White poinsettias in pails
and mirrored balls
make striking centerpieces.
Serve a simple, stick-to-your-ribs supper of caprese salad,
sauteed broccoli rabe and spaghetti and meatballs to help
get you through a night of champagne
toasts.
january 1 - see december 26
New year, new you. Not yet. Why fight crowds at the gym?
It'll still be there tomorrow. Happy New Year!
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