It’s time to break out the blowers and noise makers again and ring in a new year. I wanted to create an intimate dinner party with the idea of champagne bubbles & counting down the clock. These are simple ideas you can implement – I didn’t buy anything new for this table except the grocery items. I’m also sharing the printable items FREE here. Check out all the details for the design, below.







Simple ideas you can use:
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I used a gold throw to cover the table. It has a velvety texture and immediately brings a touch of elegance to the table.
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The centerpiece is a fishbowl vase filled with clear, gold, and white ball ornaments to mimic the effect of champagne bubbles. Adding a clock and hour glass brings in the “countdown” idea.
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I added a single white flower to the center arrangement and embellished the tips with a little glitter glue & glitter.
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Each place is set with gold charger and clear plate. I love using my clear glass plates as it allows me to do something interesting underneath. In this case I designed the face of a clock to go along with the theme.
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Mini bottles of champagne are dressed up with a bottle tag and could be used as a favor or served with dinner.
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Offering take home favors is simple when you fill a silver cupcake wrapper with color-coordinated candies and wrap it up with a bow and tag. I also thought a breakfast muffin would be appropriate for the guests to indulge in the morning after.
I hope this gives you some ideas for your own New Years Eve dinner party – or any dinner party for that matter. Cheers!
Lori says
Good Morning!
I love your table decor. Do you have an editable version of the circle? it states 2012.
Thank you,
Lori
Dominique of Gusto and Grace says
With my gold and silver wedding coming up, I’d love to know how you glittered that carnation!
Chris says
Dominique, I just used a glitter kit that has a bottle of glue with brush applicator included. Just brush the edges of the flower with the glue, then dip the flower into the glitter that’s been sprinkled onto a paper plate.
Chelsea says
Lovely tablescape – I love the use of the clock face – it is perfect to ring in the New Year!
Chelsea
Petit Artiste, Beatriz Azevedo says
Marvellous! By coincidence I also chose transparent glass and decorated paper showing the passage of the time. Beatriz
Gypsy Heart says
Love, love this! It is simple yet elegant. You are very creative and I love your blog.
Happy New Year!
Pat
Mermaid says
Fabulous table setting, love the clock face plates and have just added a link to this party inspiration over on my blog.
Wishing you a very happy and successful New Year and look forward to plenty more inspiration from you in 2011.
Zoe
xx
Val says
Love this table setting. Your blog is very inspiring.
Christi Bennett @ pisforparty says
Everything looks great! I have always wanted to use a clock as part of a centerpiece for NYE. I love the clear plate and clock paper too! I love it all. =)
Maja says
I love it too…I`m gonna try to make something similar at home!Happy New Year!
Jess says
Wow! The clear plates is a great idea! I love this!
The Seaman Family says
So elegant and simple! Thanks for all the great ideas and tips. I love that you did it all without spending much!!
Sandi says
great ideas – thank you!
Lili says
this looks gorgeous!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Rowaida says
This is beautiful and very elegant!
Love it
Simply Creative Insanity says
Love it! And I love that youused things around the house! I always try to do that! Cheers! Happy New Year!
Marsha says
Love this! Want to recreate this… And now I know what I can to with my vintage clock collection! Thank you.
Rach says
Looks very fun and festive!
jackie fo says
I love love love this! The clock face underneath the clear plates are my absolute favorite! I love how your ideas are always so simple to implement at home. 🙂
HiLLjO says
All the little details right down to the glittered carnation is just beautiful.
Jen @ Passion-for-Parties.com says
Pretty! 🙂
Becca says
oh my gosh!! I LOVE IT!!!!