The perky, summer weather has taken a frosty turn now. With the early sunsets and the winter-evening chills becoming more prominent with each passing day, it’s time to shift your weekend party plans to somewhere snug and safe. If lazing around in front of a smouldering firepit with your girl gang feasting on some classic margaritas is your ideal winter party scene, we have 5 budget-worthy house-party revamping ideas that will be an instant hit for you this holiday season.

1. Fairy lights – You’d be surprised how a simple shift in lighting style can change the entire ambience of a space. We are talking fairy light along the window frame and the natural warm glow from the fireplace. If you have a homely night planned out with your friends, just remember, lighting is key.

2. A portable bar – It’s never okay if the party central lacks the one most important part of the party- a liquor bar. Now, while you chill with your girl gang in the living room, running to and fro to the kitchen and then the basement to get your bar supplies doesn’t sound like an ideal party feel. On the other hand, a mobile portable beverage bar with ample space to display all your bar essentials does sound like something your house parties have been missing out on.

3. Colour-packed LED lighting system – Let there be light, said God and we are not about to disobey him. Lighting is crucial like we said, but fairy lights can only do so much to boost up the party mood for you. We are thinking vibrant LED lighting systems and LED bar tops to turn the house party feels up a notch.

4. Snug Seating – The whole point of in-door house parties with your closest friends is to be snug and comfortable.And for that, you’d need some snug winter-ready seating arrangements. Be it shag carpets near the fireplace or cashmere covers for the loveseats- your seating modifications can be the icing on the cake.

5. Dance floor – Is a party really a party if your friends are not breaking a sweat to the old 90s pops? If you want your party spot to be the hub, clear out some furniture and fancy furnishing out of the way and create a small DIY dance floor right in the middle of the living room.

Making the best of the holiday season

Winter is all about snow angels and holiday parties and if you have the perfect venue right here within your snug home, these 5 space revamping ideas could turn your parties into memorable nights in an eyeblink.

Winter – the season of snow, warm fireplaces, cozy blankets and hot cups of cocoa. It is one of the most wonderful times of the year. If you agree, then it might also be just the right time for you to tie the knot. While some people shiver at the thought of a winter wedding, it actually makes for a beautiful setting. The weather and snow can add uniqueness and character to your event, instead of posing a hindrance to your celebrations. While planning your wedding ceremony is your personal call, we do have some tips up our sleeves for your reception.

Here’s how you can create the perfect winter wonderland wedding reception:

1. Create a cozy reception space
Decorate your reception space in a way that lends it a cozy, warm vibe. Think candles, faux fur, snug accents. You can also bring in a boho appeal to space by using fairy lights and throw rugs. It will make the venue look and feel warm but also paint the venue in a more welcoming light.

2. Choose a wintery color palette
Unlike what some people might have you believe, you don’t need to have an all-white wedding just because it is winter. There is a wide color palette that you can incorporate in your decor. Blues, golds, silvers and even jewel tones complement the season perfectly.

3. Keep your guests warm
Whether it means getting heaters or keeping extra blankets on hand, you will want to ensure that your guests warm during the reception. You must also make sure that your food does not go cold.

4. Serve warm beverages during cocktail hour
Swap the cosmos and margaritas for cups of cocoa or coffee. You can also serve drinks such as mulled wine or a hot toddy. With their fingers wrapped around the hot drinks, your guests will be reminded of what a wonderful time winter is.

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Planning a party this holiday season? Well, one of the crucial things that you need to pay attention to is your bar or drinks menu. The right menu can give your party a serious edge over everything else. It can generate a buzz among your friends and acquaintances, and also serve as a great way to show off your creative genius and party planning skills. It is also a much better option than serving the punch, wouldn’t you agree?

Let us explore a few ideas that can help you come up with your bar menu.

1. Keep things simple with martinis
The key to creating a good drinks menu is keeping it simple. An overly stuffed menu will only confuse your guests and cause your expenses to shoot up. Everyone loves martinis. You can create an exclusive martini menu with a range of martini-style drinks for your guests to enjoy. Along with the classic martini, include options like dry Manhattan, lemon drop martini and even a good ol’ cosmopolitan.

2. Take your guests back to the days of the classics
Take your party as an opportunity to take your guests on a flavor-filled journey to the days when cocktails like Between the Sheets and New Orleans Fizz reigned supreme. These cocktails, even though largely forgotten today, are worth reviving. Creating them takes some time and effort so you might want to hire a professional bartender to dole them out.

3. Include a tropical touch
While tropical drinks are a sure hit at summer cocktail parties, they might be tricky to sell in winter. But don’t let that dissuade you from including a touch of tropical paradise in your bar menu. You don’t need to create an entire menu of Mai Tais; include only one or two favorites for those who cannot resist these fruity concoctions.

4. Stick to a single spirit
Your party drinks menu is an excellent platform to highlight an exclusive spirit or favorite liquor. Such a menu will offer your guests the luxury to choose from a range of cocktails that they may not be familiar with. One thing that you need to remember here is that the quality of the spirit will make a difference, so do not skimp on that.

Creating a drinks menu should is not an overwhelming task, and more so with these simple yet creative ideas in hand.

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