Christmas Decorating for Parties & Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining

Holiday Entertaining - Celebrate the Season with Style!

Nothing gets us in the holiday spirit quite like holiday entertaining. The art of holiday entertaining includes everything from your party invitations to your final celebration. "Christmas Decorating: The Art of Holiday Design" is a one-hour video that offers a treasury of designer Christmas decorating and holiday entertaining ideas. You'll see the ultimate in tabletop design, creative party invitations and dramatic party settings. Whatever your holiday entertaining plans, get your festivities off to the right start with tips on stress-free holiday entertaining. In "Christmas decorating: The Art of Holiday Design" you'll get inspired with Christmas decorating and holiday entertaining hints, demonstrations and inspirations! Celebrate your holidays with style...with "Christmas Decorating: The Art of Holiday Design".

Stress-free holiday entertaining!

'Tis the Season...for entertaining family and friends but if the holidays find you in a state of panic rather than good cheer...this holiday video is for you. Throwing a holiday party need not be a terrifying or overwhelming task. In this holiday video, professional party planners present a cornucopia of holiday entertaining ideas. From preparation to celebration. From the role of the Host to the role of the Guest. Whether your holiday entertaining plans include a formal seated dinner, a relaxed buffet, or a holiday open house, the imaginative holiday entertaining ideas our party pros present will ensure your event's success. Learn the key to holiday entertaining with casual elegance. What is the secret ingredient that makes or breaks any party? How do you stay relaxed and be ready when the doorbell rings? In this holiday video, you'll get all the tips you need to make your holiday entertaining hassle-free.

Holiday Entertaining & the Art of the Party Invitation:

Is it an ornament? Or a party invitation? Actually, it's both! Email is okay but a fun and creative party invitation immediately sets the right party tone. Make your invitations unique. Check out your local art supply store for fantastic decorative papers you can use to create party invitations that show your personal sense of style. And don't forget the guest favors. A small gift to your departing guest is an elegant way to say "Thank you for coming!" See how designers coordinate their Christmas decorating with their holiday entertaining theme. In this holiday video, you'll get inspired to start your holiday entertaining in style! Visit our Custom Gift Wrap page for more creative ideas.

Create Drama - spectacular Party settings for Holiday Entertaining!

Even the simplest menu can become a grand occasion if the setting is spectacular. In "Christmas Decorating: The Art of Holiday Design" video, you will see how design pros use Christmas lights to create drama for holiday parties. For a "Fire and Ice" party theme, one designer uses hundreds of Christmas lights to make the dinner table "glow from within". Learn how to turn plain glass into "frosted glass" with a simple household ingredient. You'll be surprised how easy it is and it looks fantastic with candlelight! Get these and other great holiday entertaining tips in this holiday video. Visit our Christmas Tree Decorating page for more creative ideas to spruce up your home for your holiday entertaining.

Tabletop design - set a beautiful holiday dinner table!

In this holiday video, you will see the ultimate in tabletop design and decorations for your holiday entertaining events. In Christmas Nutcrackers Galore...see how a dinner plate design becomes the inspiration for a stunning tabletop centered on a collection of adorable holiday nutcrackers. The Winter Wonderland tabletop is a stunning table setting all in the colors of snow - white, crystal and silver. Learn how easy it is to decorate your own glass plates with sheet music for a special dinner party with a music theme. From the ornate to the whimsical. From the very simple to the very elegant. What makes holiday entertaining special is the magical setting you create for your guests. Holiday entertaining gives you the chance to show off your creativity and this holiday video gives you the inspiration.

Holiday entertaining - Party centerpieces:

A beautifully appointed table is incomplete without a spectacular centerpiece...and making one yourself is easier than you think. All you need is some advice from the floral design pros at "Christmas Decorating: The Art of Holiday Design". They'll share their tips, tricks-of-the-trade and short cuts that will help you make stunning party centerpieces. Simple and elegant or ornate and dramatic. Get the Christmas decorating inspiration you need in "Christmas Decorating: The Art of Holiday Design". Visit our Holiday Flower Arranging page for more creative design inspirations.

The secrets of being a great host!

What is the key ingredient that can make or break any party? What makes a gracious host? You'd be surprised what our party pros say. Hint: It's not your party outfit; it's not your culinary expertise. In the "Christmas Decorating: The Art of Holiday Design" video you'll get tips on how to be prepared for the unexpected and how to handle all situations with poise and assurance. One of the most important things you can "design" during the holiday season is a memorable evening for your friends and family. In the "Christmas Decorating: The Art of Holiday Design" video, we'll show you how.

Holiday entertaining - What about the food!

When you throw a party, how much time do you spend with your guests instead of in the kitchen? Keep the food simple. "Take-out" or convenience products are a busy host's best friend. Even a menu of macaroni and cheese can become a grand occasion when it is served on a beautiful platter with a sprig of parsley. Presentation is everything! More importantly, an easy menu gets you out of the kitchen so that your guests can enjoy your company. After all, it's you they came to see. In the "Christmas Decorating: The Art of Holiday Design" video, you will see how the host plans a tree-trimming party. From preparation to celebration. From an irresistible display of food on the buffet table to a beautiful dinner setting. (Please note: this holiday video does not contain any cooking demonstrations or holiday recipes.) Visit our Christmas Tree Decorating page for more creative ideas.