How To Take Your Fete From Fair To Fabulous (NAPSA)—Entertaining at homeis a great way to celebrate any occasion. Perhaps the easiest and most stylish way to entertain this season is to host a casual get- together, such as an after-work party or mixer for neighbors and colleagues. These types of affairs are good because they requirelittle preparation and are quick and easy to coordinate. Here are a few simple tips to help you organize a stand-out party. Create a Glamorous Space Any homeinterior can easily be made moreglitzy with just a little creativity. First, try sprinkling your table and bar area with shiny gold sequins or silver confetti to add some sparkle. You can replace white bulbs with pink lighting and keep them low for a sultry, soft mood. With shimmer and shine coming back into vogue, you can also take advantageof the tinsel craze—drape tinsel from windowsand doorframesto finish off the look. Turn Old Favorites into Chic Treats Popular hors d’ouevres include finger foods like crisp veggies, serving pieces when hosting an elegant get-together. Use sleek, everyday items and turn them into something special. Plain cylindrical vases are a sophisticated way to serve seasoned nuts. Flat silver dishes hold a variety of hot and cold appetizers and look modern and edgy. Also, give your glassware little kick! Invest in hand-painted wine glasses, which can be found at many home stores. To help satisfy all tastes, it’s cheese and crackers and sandwich squares. This year, add pizzazz to your menu by dressing up old favorites with a touch of sophistication. Celery stalks and carrot best to serve one red and one white wine (and be sure to keep serve them with cannellini bean dip and sprigs of fresh Italian parsley. Instead of wedges of cheddar cheese on crackers, give your guests something more glam- Both are delicious and easy-to- sticks are jazzed up when you the white wine chilled). Ecco Domani Chianti and Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio are excellent choices to please a variety of palettes. enjoy. Round off your bar with a bright fruit punch served in a clear pitcher, and several bottles of international sparkling water, paired with a fresh, crisp white wine such as Ecco Domani Pinot which often come in morecolorful glass bottles than domestic brands. With these simple tips, stylish entertaining at home can be a Stylish Serving No needto stick with standard recipes and wine tips visit www.eccodomani.com. orous, like fondue. Serve a bub- bling pot of Gruyere cheese fondue with wedges of Tuscan bread, Grigio. snap. For more entertaining ideas,
