As if planning and pulling off Christmas wasn’t enough — now it’s already time for New Year’s Eve!
What a year it has been – I’m sure we’re all happy when it is behind us.
The good thing is that we can still pull off one or all of these 6 last-minute New Year’s Eve ideas I’ve compiled in this post.
Just because we can’t get together with many people right now doesn’t mean we can’t decorate for New Year’s eve.
Last-Minute New Year’s Eve Party Ideas
Do you have guests coming to celebrate New Year’s Eve with you?
These treats and decorating ideas will impress your family, friends, and/or co-workers!
Champagne Ice Cubes
Add these champagne ice cubes to orange juice for a little twist!
Stuffed Brie Wrapped in Puff Pastry
I made this just recently. There really is no need to add all that sugar to the Brie — I’d skip that.
If you want a little sweetness, add some fruit preserve or marmalade to the top, or honey.
Clock Decor
This is a great idea: just grab all the clocks you have in your home and assemble them in one spot. You can always depend on Martha Steward to come up with cool decor.
New Year’s Eve Clock Free Printable
Add these cute little clocks to your New Year’s Eve table setting or goodie bags.
Yes, there is a mistake on these clocks, but who cares.
3 Retro New Year’s Eve Printables
Just frame this cute New Year’s Eve printable for added decor.
Golden or Silver New Year’s Eve Table Setting
Simply decorate your home and table setting with silver or gold items — anything that you have that looks classy or sparkles.
In the past, I’ve use my silver candelabra, silver candle holders, silver tea/coffee pots, and my DIY mercury glass bowl — which you can make in minutes, by the way.
Just add silver ball ornaments on a plate and a candle, and you’ve got a centerpiece.
This is my style, with a simple silver charger:
I made this New Year’s Eve centerpiece last year:
I hope you’ll enjoy making one of these last-minute New Year’s Eve party ideas!
Happy New Year to you!
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BTW, in Germany, where I grew up, we call New Year’s Eve Sylvester. Here you can read about more traditions like Bleigiessen and gifting marzipan pigs.
Here are many more ideas for New Year’s Eve: