This Year I found myself donating decorations for several different types of parties – one at a restaurant, two at our home, and one at the office so far. I came up with one theme for the holiday parties, that way they can be reused for each one. I had several bows from a tree that was decorated last year already made. Since there was quantity, it was easy to just start there. When I was originally parsing through my personal stash, I separated the red ornaments, and poinsettias for this use since it matched the bows. Then I used swags to make centerpieces. The swags are low and flat, that way if you use them on a table, people can still talk and see over them. However, they have impact when you use multiple swags.
For example, one of the parties, had two long tables (27 people), so the swags were strategically placed down the middle of the tables. Off to one side, was a two foot tree decorated with the same bows, poinsettia’s, and balls.
The next party was at our home with only 12 people. I used the decorations to decorate one long table, and around the bar area, and the pupu (appetizer) area, and a lounge area.
The second party at our home had over 20 people, and several tables for conversation. Each table got one centerpiece and the same color table cloths. Even though the tables were of different sizes, everything still matched. The fourth party hasn’t happened yet – tomorrow night – will have tables with food, and drink, but mostly people will be standing. I’ll let you know how the same decorations are used.