Party Planning for the Holidays

Tips for Throwing a Party You Will Enjoy, Too!

Holiday parties can be so fun… unless you’re the one throwing them. But don’t stress. Even though we are home design experts, we also know a thing or two about holiday planning. So this holiday season, you CAN throw a party that you will enjoy, too. Just check out our tips. They will give you permission to have fun and say goodbye to all your anxiety and self-judgment.

Here are eight ways to make your next party fun for you as well as your guests.

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Hire Help

What aspect of planning a party do you dread the most? Cleaning your house? Grocery shopping? Preparing the food? Don’t be ashamed to pay a professional to ease the burden so that your party is more pleasurable for you!

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Ask Someone to Co-Host

Are you good at some aspects of party planning and have a friend who is good at others? Team up. Take over the areas where you excel and have your friend do what they do best. A potentially stressful event will become a fun bonding activity for the two of you.

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Send Digital Invitations

Yes! You CAN send invitations via email or text these days. And the digital format is so convenient. You don’t have to collect addresses or worry about stamps. Also, if you use a program such as Evite, it will keep track of the responses for you and remind guests a few days before the event.

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Cue a Playlist

Skip the DJ, and don’t try to be the DJ yourself. Instead, you can find the perfect playlist on a service such as Pandora and Spotify so that you can set your music on autopilot.

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Make Plans for Your Pets

We know you love your pets, but some pets can get overstimulated and can't handle the excitement of a holiday party. Plus, you will be more relaxed knowing your favorite friend is getting some extra attention somewhere else while you’re occupied.

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Entertain the Kids

Are kids coming? Make sure they have something to do! And if your party is specifically an adult one with kids present, consider hiring a babysitter to keep an eye on the little ones so that the parents can relax. Both kids and parents (but especially the parents) will thank you!

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Keep It Simple

Ultimately, a party is about spending time together, so don’t stress about the details. Go easy on the decorations. Serve appetizers rather than a full meal. Make a station so that people can get their own drinks. Do whatever it takes to make it an event you enjoy as much as your guests do!

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