Christmas Online - Christmas Songs, Games, Cards, Carols, Gift Ideas and Much More! » Christmas entertaining ideas http://christmasonlinemagazine.com Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:28:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 How to set the table for successful entertaining http://christmasonlinemagazine.com/how-to-set-the-table-for-successful-entertaining/ http://christmasonlinemagazine.com/how-to-set-the-table-for-successful-entertaining/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:57:31 +0000 Jennifer http://christmasonlinemagazine.com/?p=367 Whether dining with friends or gathering with family, setting the mood for a special holiday meal begins with a festive table. With a little creativity, setting the perfect holiday scene does not need to take too much time or money. Here are a few tips that won’t blow the budget: Centrepieces Wrap small boxes with [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Whether dining with friends or gathering with family, setting the mood for a special holiday meal begins with a festive table. With a little creativity, setting the perfect holiday scene does not need to take too much time or money. Here are a few tips that won’t blow the budget: Centrepieces

Wrap small boxes with gift wrap and ribbon and place along the tabletop for a fun touch of whimsy.

Tie curled ribbon around candle stick holders. This dresses up your regular table topper and adds a colourful touch.

Fill different glasses with water and float cranberries on top. Arrange as a centrepiece and add sparkle with floating candles.

Place Settings

If you don’t have a complete set of dishes or silverware, don’t dismay. Place mismatched dishes around the table and tie the look together with an accent colour, such as cheerful red napkins. This is a simple and inexpensive way to create a holiday table that is uniquely you.

Make a sleek silver cylinder of Nestlé After Eight mint chocolate Straws the focus of each place setting – it’s an eye-catching and thoughtful gift for your guests.

Add festive flare to everyday napkin rings by tying on jingle bells or tucking in sprigs of holly.

Place Cards

Print lines from your favourite holiday song, poem or story on each place card. It’s a nice conversation starter and will set the festive tone.

If you like to bake, why not make holiday cookies iced with each guest’s name or initial?

Anchor each place card with a minty After Eight Leaf chocolate as a sweet treat for your guests.

A few creative ideas can make a designer-style holiday table that will dazzle your guests, without taking a bite out of your wallet. Bon appétit!

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]]> http://christmasonlinemagazine.com/how-to-set-the-table-for-successful-entertaining/feed/ 0 Deck the halls with California almonds… http://christmasonlinemagazine.com/deck-the-halls-with-california-almonds%e2%80%a6/ http://christmasonlinemagazine.com/deck-the-halls-with-california-almonds%e2%80%a6/#comments Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:49:04 +0000 Jennifer http://christmasonlinemagazine.com/?p=323 Entertaining friends and family during the holiday season is one of the most popular traditions. Choosing an elegant theme for your next holiday party will add an element of sophistication to the get-together. By adding almonds to your holiday treats you can make your favourite recipes extraordinary without sacrificing taste. There are many ways to [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> Entertaining friends and family during the holiday season is one of the most popular traditions. Choosing an elegant theme for your next holiday party will add an element of sophistication to the get-together. By adding almonds to your holiday treats you can make your favourite recipes extraordinary without sacrificing taste.

There are many ways to use almonds at your next festive gathering. Here are some tips on how almonds can make this the season to celebrate.

1. When it comes to presentation, use your imagination – just about anything goes. Fill ordinary martini glasses with different types of flavoured almonds and position them across your serving table. This is a fun yet, classy alternative to a nut bowl.

2. Use almonds as a simple garnish to add animation to each of the dishes you serve. Put a handful of sliced almonds on your cheese tray for some added splendor.

3. Build menus around dishes you already know how to make, simply incorporate some California almonds. Visit www.AlmondsAreIn.com and see the many alternatives to traditional favourites. Almonds offer a gourmet way to spice up a traditional recipe.

4. Treat guests to small favours that they can take home as mementos of the evening. A small velvet bag of flavoured almonds serves as an easy and enchanting take-away.

No matter what you do, almonds are a sure way to add elegance, style and flavour to your next holiday soirée.

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