In this post: If you’re looking for New Years Eve Party themes, why not celebrate the passage of time by using clocks and timepieces in your decor?
My favorite tablescapes tend to be conceptual in nature. Perhaps this is leftover from my days as a sportswear designer, but rarely do I just pile pretty objects on the table without a thematic foundation. In some small way my tables attempt to tell a story through imagery, color and pattern. This is how I came to one of my favorite New Years Eve party themes.
Since this particular setting was done for a New Year’s Eve dinner party, my concept was built around timepiece visuals, representing the passage of time. The napkin rings were made utilizing classic wire jewelry tools, joining a clock face charm, a labradorite bead and a simple crystal ring.
The table was heaped with plenty of crystal and silver to enhance the splash and sizzle one expects from a New Year’s celebration. DIY place cards incorporated vintage clock images, another nod to the time passage theme. (See resource list below.)
Canapes plates encourage a toast for the New Year.
The floral arrangements are comprised of golden yellow roses and white hydrangeas, with festive grass strands mimicking the arc of fireworks.
At the center of the table three mercury glass vases are topped with glinting holiday globes, an homage paid to the Times Square ball that drops as the New Year arrives.
The table is alight with glimmering golds and sparkling crystal, all set against a formal white damask tablecloth and snowy embroidered napkins.
The table is simple and easy to put together, yet grand enough for the occasion. What better way to ring in the New Year?
New Years Eve Party Themes Source List
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- Gold Chargers
- White Dinner Plates
- Vintage Spirits Appetizer Plates
- White Embroidered Napkins
- First Love Flatware
- Glen Plaid Crystal Goblets
- White Paisley Tablecloth
- Vintage Silver Candlesticks
- Mercury Glass Vases
- Glass Votives
- Glittered Gold Candles
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Lee says
Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 1:34 amWhat a stunning tablescape, it would be gorgeous for a golden wedding anniversary or even a small wedding table. I love how you have mixed different metals and textures and those crystal balls are a clever surprise. I love your style, you are a very talented stylist and I look forward to more of your blog.
PS. Thank you for visiting my blog and the encouraging comments about my home and style. I am doing some renovations to my house this summer (your winter) and will be posting about them as I go along.
Lee 🙂
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 7:57 pmWow, huge compliment coming from you! Thanks!! I look forward to seeing what you’ve got coming up… 🙂
Chloe Crabtree says
Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 8:14 amLovely and elegant. I love the thought put into all of your details, especially the glittery balls suggesting the crystal-covered ball that drops in Times Square. I love your crystal pattern and how it reflects the pattern on your dining chairs. No little detail is overlooked!
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 7:56 pmThanks for taking the time to notice all the bits, Chloe! The crystal pattern is Ralph Lauren’s Glen Plaid. I think I forgot to credit it, but I use them all the time, so I’m sure it’s in many of the posts… 🙂
Jenna says
Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 8:22 amSo perfect and pretty Lory! I just LOVE your napkin rings, very clever and your flowers are gorgeous as always!
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 7:53 pmHi Jenna! Thanks for the encouraging words! I just may be a DIYer after all… 😉
Susan says
Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 10:53 amEvery detail so elegant and lovely! Great job.
Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 7:52 pmThanks Susan! (And Bentley… :-)) Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Linda says
Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 11:08 amGorgeous table with so many lovely details. The napkin rings are so creative and add a special touch to celebrate New Years. Great find with mercury glass vases holding the glittery balls. Your table is perfectly balanced and any guest would be honored the sit there.
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 7:51 pmThank you Linda!! I wanted to do the timepieces the year before and didn’t get on it fast enough, so this time I made sure to get it done… 😉
Cecilia MyThriftStoreAddiction says
Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 7:09 pmThis is stunning!I love those napkin rings! Blessings, Cecilia
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 7:49 pmThanks so much Cecilia!! I never think of myself as a DIYer, but when I think about it, in many ways I am… 😉 Thanks for visiting!
Christine says
Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 8:35 pmGorgeous! And I am seriously going to think of a way to copycat those napkin rings!
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 11:57 pmThanks! And go for it… 🙂 It’s just the charm, the bead, the ring and some wire jewelry tools and techniques.
jeanetteann says
Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 11:52 pmSimply gorgeous
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Friday, August 8, 2014 at 12:18 amThanks Jeanette!!
susie says
Friday, August 8, 2014 at 12:34 amThis table is so stunning I love how you blend the gold and silvers it looks like a jewelry store what a clever idea using watch charms where ever did you get them?Susie
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Friday, August 8, 2014 at 12:41 amThanks Susie! I can’t remember where I got them because I looked everywhere. It may have been Michaels or it may have been online.
Bev says
Friday, August 8, 2014 at 3:52 pmBeautiful…love the theme and the great plates.
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Friday, August 8, 2014 at 6:27 pmThank you so much Bev! Thanks for visiting… 🙂
Lori Lehman says
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 6:43 pmWow beautiful table and gorgeous photos!
Lory at Designthusiasm.com says
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 6:58 pmThank you so much Lori! Thanks for visiting… 🙂
bobbi duncan says
Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 11:33 amGorgeous table setting, Lory! I love the elements that put it over the top (something you’re particularly good at), like the time pieces and homage to the Times Square ball drop. I love having a Lory file online whereby I can quickly get fabulous ideas, so thank you VERY much. Know you will always have amazing ideas that we can all enjoy. Happy Hanukkah and best of everything in the coming year. Hugs!
Lory at Designthusiasm says
Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 10:28 pmLol… the Lory file! Thank you so much, Bobbi!! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!!