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Happy New Year: Ringing it in with a Party!

January 2, 2014 by Cassie 37 Comments

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Happy New Year!  I planned to spend all of yesterday reflecting and really thinking about what the next year may hold for me, and what I’d like it to achieve.  Unfortunately I was sick in bed all day.  And no, it was not a hangover.  I have a very sensitive stomach to certain wines…. unfortunately I don’t always know which wines will affect me.  So I had all of two glasses of wine on New Year’s Eve, but it was enough to put me in bed.  I finally felt better in the evening and was well enough to put together this post for you.  My goals and aspirations will have to wait until Monday. ๐Ÿ™‚
We hosted a party for New Year’s Eve with about 50 of our closest friends, more than half of those being children.  We love to have family friendly get togethers so that none of our friends have to worry about getting sitters, and we can ring in the new year as families.  I had so much fin preparing for the party and decorating, so I thought I’d share some photos.  I forgot to take any during the actual party, too busy hosting!

I decorated our mantle with lights, a gold glitter banner I made last year, and a silver star garland I made.

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I found this tiny little sparkly hat at Party City, and my brass antelope needed it.  He looks mighty dapper, right?

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My sweet neighbor also brought me a little disco ball as a gift!  She knows me well- it looked perfect on the hearth!

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The dining room table was decked out with favors for people to wear and take- hats, glitter star crowns, and glasses.  And the chandelier was decorated with disco ball ornaments and tinsel garland in silver and gold.

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I added tinsel and silver ball and disco ball ornaments to the branches on the sideboard and sprinkled silver sequins on it.  Lights framed the windows in the dining room and the living room picture window.

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Here is a closer look at the chandelier as well.

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The little brass deer in the terrarium got their own little disco ball as well. ๐Ÿ˜‰  My brass animals know how to party.

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My antler mount was also decorated with silver tinsel and one single disco ball ornament.

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And of course my nameless ceramic bull (who will be named in 2014) was also dazzling in tinsel garland.

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Moments before guests started arriving, I snapped some quick phone pictures with everything lit up.  It really felt so magical!

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(Yes, Jake’s bed even had some lights around it!)

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And then there was this sweet girl, ready to party in her new swan party dress (H&M), coordinating leopard cardigan, ballet flats, and pink sparkly cat ears Santa delivered to her stocking.

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The party was an absolute blast not because of anything special we did though.  It was a blast because we are so blessed and lucky to have the most amazing group of friends.  The house was lit up and festive, but mostly it was aglow with warm fuzzy friendship.  We were happy to end 2013 surrounded by these people we love who have helped form so many of the memories from the past year.  And we look forward to many more memories made in 2014!
Cheers!  Happy New Year!
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  1. Julia Konya says

    January 2, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful time and everything looked so festive. YAY for disco balls ;(

    Glad you are feeling better too.

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  2. 17 Perth says

    January 2, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    So fun Cassie!! Love that you celebrate it that way with the kiddos too! Your little Emmy looks adorable….and I’m sorry you ended up sick. Uh. No fun. At least a hangover would have been more fun!! Lol. I have a friend who has to have sulfite free wine…don’t know if that might be your case, but if she gets wine with sulfites, it makes her sick!

    And those little brass deer are the cutest!!

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  3. Cathy Wall says

    January 2, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    So fun and festive Cassie! I used to love those new years parties with kids…. we would ring in the new year at 8PM with the kids and then, slowly, everyone would head home to get their children tucked into bed and get a good night’s rest themselves! Nothing worse that an upset stomach, glad you are feeling better! Happy 2014 to you and yours!

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  4. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    January 2, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    What a pretty and sparkly party! And how fun to celebrate with a house full of friends and kids too! Happy New Year Cassie! Hope 2014 brings you all good things!!!

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  5. Andrea says

    January 2, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    Cassie, so glad you’re feeling better. Your house looks so festive and inviting for New Year’s. What a great way to ring in the New Year. Wishing you all the best in 2014!

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  6. Andrea says

    January 2, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    Cassie, so glad you’re feeling better. Your house looks so festive and inviting for New Year’s. What a great way to ring in the New Year. Wishing you all the best in 2014!

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  7. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    January 2, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    Your New Year’s decorations are fabulous..But nothing compares to Emmy in that dress!!

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  8. Laurie from Laurie Jones Home says

    January 2, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    Your house looks amazing for the New Years! I love the tinsel, reminds me of when I was a little girl, love the hat on your reindeer and your daughter of course stole the party I have no doubt!

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  9. Dana Frieling says

    January 2, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    No animal head or part left untouched! ha! It looks amazing and so inviting. Glad it was a success.

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  10. Danielle says

    January 2, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful party! Hope you’re feeling better now. We were all sick over New Years, but all better now ๐Ÿ™‚

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  11. Jesse @ Scout & Nimble says

    January 2, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    You sound like you have a stomach like my husband. He is so sensitive that if he mixes more than two different types of liquor, he gets so sick. Even if he only has 2 drinks. It is so strange! So sorry! Glad you are feeling better and I am loving all your decorations, especially the little hat on your brass antelope! So cute! So fun that you were able to ring in the new year with friends!

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  12. Gail Wilson says

    January 2, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    sounds like a wonderful time was had by all (except for your feeling so bad later)
    Love all the decor… so festive. These memories you’re making will last a lifetime with Emmy and Sawyer. bringing in the new year with their parents and friends of their own… doesn’t get any better than that!
    Hope you’re feeling a lot better today.
    happy new year
    gail

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  13. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    January 2, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    Feel better friend!!! You throw a mean party…wish we could have joined in on the fun xoxo Here’s to a fabulous 2014!

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  14. Laurel Stephens says

    January 2, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    I’m pinning a bunch of your cute New Year Party decor. I love the little hat on your deer and the dining room table and chandelier. Wonderful little touches everywhere. What a pretty party! Happy 2014!

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  15. Heather{Our Life In a Click} says

    January 2, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    What a fun party set up! It all looks so sparkly and magical! Sorry you got sick though! ๐Ÿ™
    I was sick over the past few days too..sore throat and a cold, I definitely overdid it !

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  16. Vintage Prairie Style says

    January 2, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    cassie, it looks amazing. hope you’re feeling better now!

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  17. Shavonda says

    January 2, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    I love it Cassie! I looked like it was so much fun. I love that you included the children too. NYE can be tough for them with all the typical adult stuff going on. Happy New Year dear!

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  18. Rita says

    January 2, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    Here’s to a new year!! By the way loved all the disco balls. I think we could all use a few disco balls inour life!

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  19. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    January 2, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    What a sweet way to celebrate, Cassie! Sorry you were laid out, but hopefully you’re on the mend. Happy New Year!

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  20. Bethany DeVore says

    January 2, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    What a fun way to bring in the new year, love all your sparkly decorations! Love how Emmy got all dressed up too!

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  21. The Bold Abode says

    January 2, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    It definitely looks magical! I LOVE your disco ball and that sparkly hat on your brass antelope. We had a great dinner in Hot Springs with just the two of us while the boys stayed with my parents. It was wonderful!

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  22. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    January 2, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    Sounds a fantastic night and your house looks lovely. Shame you got sick though! Not good. You need to find a wine that agrees with you and stick to it! Glad you are better now.
    Happy new year.
    Fiona xx

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  23. Twice Nice says

    January 2, 2014 at 11:04 pm

    So pretty and festive! Bummer that you got ill after, but hope you had a wonderful time at the party!

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  24. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    January 3, 2014 at 1:57 am

    Gosh, your dining room is so dad gum pretty no matter what you do to it! Love all of your sparkly New Year’s decor! Happy 2014 Cassie!

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  25. ingrid@nowathomemom says

    January 3, 2014 at 2:03 am

    sorry to hear you weren’t feeling too good Cassie but really happy to hear you had a wonderful time surrounded by your family and friends ๐Ÿ™‚
    & how everything looked so pretty, so festive, it reminds me of my parents place when they have everyone over for the Holidays; so cozy, so warm and pretty ๐Ÿ™‚
    wish you a happy 2014 Cassie ๐Ÿ™‚

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  26. Our Pinteresting Family says

    January 3, 2014 at 2:34 am

    Glad you are feeling better. ๐Ÿ™‚ Your home looks beautiful and so festive!

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  27. [email protected] says

    January 3, 2014 at 3:43 am

    I love a family friendly party! I LOVE to do things as a family. I’ve never been much on sitters… Just on occasion. ๐Ÿ™‚ Your house looks beautiful! LOVE all of the glitter and disco balls! Happy New Year! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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  28. Holly @ Down to Earth Style says

    January 3, 2014 at 4:19 am

    Looks ready to party and so pretty. I didn’t have a chance to photograph our before party pictures but the afters are hilarious. What a wreck we had. Vacuumed silly string up for two hours. Once a year – that is it! Happy 2014!

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  29. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

    January 3, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    So sorry you got sick, but wowza your pictures are so pretty and festive!!

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  30. laura Madalene says

    January 3, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    I think most “designer” rooms are over done. I like clean and simple. I love sophisticated furniture and decor but I don’t like everything all crowded, no matter how fabulous your pieces are, they’re nothing if you can’t see them! To me “less is more”.Decorat with home

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  31. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    January 5, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    This sounds so fun! and your home looks so magical with all those metallics and lights. Glad you got to ring in 2014 with your friends and family.

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  32. Amber Wills says

    January 6, 2014 at 3:07 am

    Happy New Year!! Love the new years decor! That dapper deer takes the cake!

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  33. Gretchen says

    January 6, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    Sounds like a great party! I love how your brass animals all get in on the fun ๐Ÿ™‚

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  34. Carrie @ lovely etc. says

    January 7, 2014 at 1:42 am

    Love the decor! Sounds like a great party!

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  35. anu says

    January 7, 2014 at 3:25 am

    The decor is just lovely. Emmy is too cute in her outfit!

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  36. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    January 7, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    That banner!!! Sooooo gotta steal that idea! So festive. Makes me want to throw a party next year ๐Ÿ™‚ I swear I’ve become allergic to alcohol as I’ve gotten older. I can have one glass of wine (never know which wine will do it) and immediately get a headache before I’m finished with it. No fun ๐Ÿ™

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