It is the time of year that most people think to enjoy a glass of bubbly.  As someone who regularly enjoys a glass of champagne, I am a big believer in drinking champagne from a champagne glass.  I mean, there’s a reason why we have specific glassware for martinis, red wine, white wine, even beer!  So when it comes to champagne, nothing less than a proper glass will do.  And at New Years when everyone is toasting each other, there’s nothing like the clinking of glasses to accompany the goodwill and cheer!  So if you are hosting a party this year and want to do right, then do one of the following:

1. Buy champagne flutes.  Target generally has pretty inexpensive options.
2. Borrow champagne flutes.  If you know someone who is into their champagne and has flutes to spare, ask to borrow them for the evening.
3. Rent champagne flutes.  Yes!  You can rent them from any party rental company.  And for less than what you would pay to purchase them!

And if you are still not on my side about the champagne in a proper flute, then check out this article from the New York Times.

Thanksgiving!  A time for eating turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie…usually until your pants no longer fit.  But if you are hosting dinner for friends and family, then the day is much more than that!  There is turkey to be cooked, potatoes to be mashed, tables to be set, getting ready yourself and the timing on all those pieces can be terribly consuming!  So here is a helping hand..a brief overview on how to a set a table…for all you first timers!

Courtesy of Real Simple Real Life (big fan of Real Simple Magazine!), here are quick and easy tips for how to set a table.

How To: Set a Formal Table - Click Here for More

How To: Set an Informal Table - Click Here For More

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!