Online Feature: Hostess with the Mostest

Decorating tips for a very impressive tablescape

by Courtney Cope

Holiday parties are coming up quick! 
Thoughts of decorating making you sick? 

Kelly's house last year stole the show 
Your turn this year, expectations are low. 

How do you impress those decorating queens? 
Without losing time and wasting your means? 

Martha Stewart won't show at your door, 
But my advice will help much more! 

Designer and florist you are not, 
These tips and steps will help out a lot 

Take the credit and claim the fame, 
Hostess with the Mostest will be your name! 

Directions
Step 1. Place boxes or bins on table to give height variety. Use different sizes and shapes, then clustered together.
Step 2. Cover table with large tablecloth and table runners.
Step 3. Cover glass vases with wrapping paper and matching bow.
Step 4. Remove all leaves from flowers and cut all stems the same length. This arrangement is easy and modern. Place flowers in vase with cool water.
Step 5. Place food platters and vases on boxes or bins.
Step 6. Scatter candles, holiday ornaments, ribbon and rose petals on the table around all the food and other decorations.
Step 7. Candy cane and a rose are fun and easy party favors. Use favors to decorate then pass out to finish up the party!

Have fun, and use old holiday decorations and gift-wrapping scraps to impress friends and family. Enjoy all the praise and happy holidays!


This was the article written for Wasatch Women Magazine Dec. 2009