(NAPSA)—If you want to give a holiday party that your guests will remember, the one thing to remember is this: Involve all the senses. Whetherit’s a unique dish, tabletop decor, or the aroma of the best cup of coffee ever, there are ways to stimulate your guests’ senses and create a more memorable experience. “One experience that stimulates all the Mouthwatering senses is coffee, which most aroma. —_———————- people overlook,” says Francesca Abbraciamento, founder and president of Francesca Events in New York City. “Flavorful and aromatic, coffee does it all. A finely grounded bean such as Kona anda high-performing machine like Krups are a surefire way to impress your guests.” Abbraciamento recommends a few entertaining tips for an unforgettable party: Sight Create a lush tabletop, using several layers of fabric. From antique lace to rich velvet, don’t be shy about mixing textures and colors. Create a centerpiece that mixes flowers and vegetables, such as roses and kale. Abbraciamento also suggests using colored glassware, which can be purchased at antique stores or at Crate and Barrel. Taste For Abbraciamento, coffee time is one of the most fun moments of her dinners. She notes that a thermal carafe coffee maker is an entertaining must-have. The thermal carafe keeps the coffee piping hot and fresh and you can keep it on your tabletop. She recommends her favorite, the new Krups thermal coffee machine at Macy’s and Linens ’n Things, which is not only functional but has a sleek European design that complements any tabletop. Scent Use fresh pine, either from your backyard or your local tree farm. You can slide a clipping into napkin ringsor use it as a centerpiece with unscented candles. She suggests Sur La Table for a diverse selection of napkin rings, and also suggests brewing your coffee with cinnamon or peppermint to create a whirl of mouthwatering aromas. Touch If you have wooden chairs, Abbraciamento suggests using seat cushions. You can either make them yourself using a favorite fabric or check out the wide selection at Pottery Barn. Sound Introduce your guests to a new sound. Whether it’s a Caribbean steel drum band or Balinese music, Abbraciamento suggests thinking outside of the typical traditional holiday or jazz albums. For more information, visit www.krups.com.
