St. Patrick's Day is just a few days away, which means you
are likely breaking out your green clothing and thinking about traditional
Irish foods and beverages. If you are thinking of hosting a holiday party in
your home this weekend, you might be wondering how exactly you should be
setting up and preparing your home for the arrival of friends and family.
Throwing a party in your home, especially for a holiday as
exciting and full of life as St. Patrick's Day, can be a daunting task. You
want to make sure that everything is perfect for you and your guests to have a
great time, but also be aware that you don't want things to get too out of
control over the course of the day and evening.
Here are a few tips to help you tastefully arrange your home
for a St. Patrick's Day party:
"If you are thinking of hosting a holiday party in
your home this weekend, you might be wondering how exactly you should be
setting up and preparing your home for the arrival of friends and family."
- Create a bar: St. Patrick's Day is, of course, all about the food and drinks. Playing host to your friends and family means having a well-stocked buffet of food and beverages. You want to keep the contents of the buffet simple, but delicious. A mix of traditional Irish foods, and traditional party snacks will serve all appetites. Additionally, a good Irish whiskey or beer selection quickly springs to mind, but having a range of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options is essential. If you don't have an actual bar in your home, you can create one using a Rectangular Counter Height Table.
- Emphasize green: The color of St. Patrick's Day is green, so you want to make sure that this color is prominently displayed throughout your home. Even if you aren't a fan of putting decorations or things like that up on your walls, you can incorporate the color in other ways. Having green throw pillows or blankets on your couch is a great way to start, and you should definitely buy green cups and disposable silverware. You don't have to overdo it with green, but there needs to be shades of it somehow.
- Rearrange the furniture: If you just bought a new 4-Piece Sectional Sofa, the last thing you want is for the piece to be ruined by a spilled drink or some wayward appetizers. Pushing the furniture to the back of a room, or into another room entirely, will not only help to keep it all safe, it will also open up enough space for your guests to mingle with each other. You don't want people sectioned off into different areas when creating a more open and welcoming atmosphere will make for a much better party.
If you are looking to invest in new furniture for your home,
be sure to shop with us here at Marlo Furniture at any one of our five
locations! Check out the rest of our website
to learn more about the design services we offer, or even take a look at our Facebook page and Pinterest board for any
needed inspiration that will jumpstart your creativity. Happy St. Patrick's
Day!