One of the main associations with the New Year is a fairy tale. And where there is magic and miracle, there is incredible beauty. Therefore, on this holiday, I want to surround myself with the most pleasant atmosphere and soulful things. Likewise, it is customary to pay special attention to the festive table on this night, not only to the dishes, but also to the decor. We will tell you how to elegantly decorate a table without extra expenses in our review.
The first thing I would like to talk about is the color scheme. This year, three colors are considered the most stylish. Which? Read on!
Royal gold
New Year is a really big holiday, so it is very difficult to do something too much. Choose hairstyle, makeup, music volume, level of fun, or the number of gold elements in the decor. When, if not on this night, can everything around you sparkle and shimmer so much, and no one will consider it bad taste?
Follow a simple rule: there is no such thing as too much gold. But just don’t forget that for it to really play, something must set it off. Therefore, gold plates with gold cutlery will not look as interesting as the white plates with gold decor chosen in this case.
By the way, pay attention to the combination of gold and dark blue. It looks undeniably expensive. Besides, this combination has never set anyone’s teeth on edge.
Options for compositional solutions
The festive table may not have a clear compositional center. Most often this is suitable for oblong narrow tables. In this case, it is necessary to adhere to the principle of equality, so that all seats near each person sitting are decorated uniformly. We advise you to mentally “draw” an axis through the middle of the table and place identical decorations along it (pine branches, candles, garland, etc.). In this case, it is not recommended to take out common dishes (there will simply be nowhere to put them).
For round tables, a single-center composition is used (the main element is in the middle and all other parts are placed around it). For wide rectangular and square tables, 2-3 centers are allowed, duplicating each other.
The main thing on the table can be something bright and original that attracts attention. But this composition should not be huge so as not to interfere with visual contact and conversation between seated guests. The recommended height of the central element is no more than 30 centimeters .
What can serve as the center of the table at a holiday dedicated to the Earth Pig? This animal, who loves traditions, will appreciate the design, where the main thing is the main hot dish - baked meat, chicken, turkey. But this option is suitable if all the food is not taken out gradually, but is served immediately at the very beginning of the celebration.
If it is expected that the dishes will be brought to the table gradually, then in the center you can install compositions from wooden vases filled with cones of different sizes and small spruce branches. You can complement them with a pair of bright Christmas balls and place a candle in the center.
Several very tall glasses filled with water with floating candles will look original. You can diversify the idea if you fill the glasses up to about a third with Christmas tree decorations (in the colors that Earth Pig loves - brown, red, gold, yellow).
A very simple option for the center of the table is a dish with pine cones poured inside, around which there are fir branches intertwined with a garland.
Since the Pig is a distinguished gourmet, a solution with a dish on which branches are laid and various fruits are poured to the top is also suitable for the compositional center. Grapes, apples, oranges, pomegranates, and persimmons will look especially good. Such a center will not interfere with communication and fully complies with the wishes of the symbol of 2019 in terms of color and richness of products. An option for a long table is a red strip of fabric in the center, on which you can place mixed fruits and twigs, as in the photo above.
Mood color: black
Yes, black color became a real hit in decor in 2021, and it is moving just as confidently into 2021. By the way, the combination with gold is the main trend of this New Year’s Eve. Don't be afraid that black can look gloomy. Previously, this color, on the contrary, was associated with luxury.
If this decision still scares you, introduce black as an accent color. For example, choose napkins and candlesticks of this color; they will harmonize perfectly with absolutely any tones.
You can also do the opposite: use a dark color as a base, which will highlight the sophistication of light-colored dishes and the originality of the decor.
Black dishes will definitely look stylish. It is better to focus on matte models, since handprints will be very visible on glossy ones. If you are still sure that black has no place at the festive table, pay attention to dark shades of natural wood, such as wenge.
Interesting options for serving the New Year's table
Here are some simple, colorful, festive options for setting the New Year's table.
Glass and metal
A simple clear glass vase with a few random branches makes a lovely candle holder.
Mixing different metallic shades - gold, silver and brass - gives a special modern appearance to the decor composition, and their play with light is always fascinating.
Classic chic
In the classic style, the New Year's table has a white tablecloth, elegant candles, glass decorations and red ribbons with a lot of gold threads. Add white china and other small details to balance the energy of this majestic color combination.
Snow white
The trend is exactly the opposite of the previous one. In fact, it cannot be said that white is particularly popular this season. In principle, it never goes out of fashion in decor, especially in decorating a festive table on New Year's Eve, which falls in the middle of a snowy (I wish!) winter.
A table completely decorated with white elements looks very formal. By the way, this will help you decorate a table on a small budget. Just use white plates (everyone definitely has one of these), a white tablecloth and dilute it all with silver decor. Snowflakes made of paper or hand-painted cones from the forest will look quite harmonious.
Tablecloth and napkins
Since the Pig loves everything natural, it is worth sticking to this when choosing material for the tablecloth and napkins. It can be linen, cotton, jacquard. However, each fabric has its pros and cons. Cotton absorbs moisture well, is easy to iron, and can be washed at high temperatures. In addition, cotton products look chic and impressive.
White cotton tablecloth
Red checkered tablecloth for the New Year's table
A linen tablecloth, despite its prestige, has more disadvantages, except for shrinkage, it will quickly lose its color, even with professional dyeing. It is also very difficult to iron; it is almost impossible to achieve a perfectly smooth surface.
Decor options
Tablecloths made of linen and natural fabrics
The color of the tablecloth can be chosen in the same tone as the overall design or you can choose white, the main thing is that its edges hang down by at least 25 cm. A non-trivial solution would be to lay a runner or, as it is popularly called, a path along the center of the table.
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Classic white napkins
When choosing napkins, you should consider not only their appearance, but also their practicality. Fabric napkins with decorative rings look gorgeous; if you use your imagination, you can arrange them in an unusual way. Paper napkins that match the style of the table will also look great.
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Glass glare
If you think about it, then perhaps glass is the most New Year’s Eve of all materials. Christmas tree balls, most candlesticks and many decorative figurines are made from it. But it’s true – the reflection of candles or sparklers on the glass creates a surprisingly warm mood.
Of course, you can also purchase special decor for the holiday, which is so hard to resist in the store. Or you can go the other way: use everything you can get your hands on. So you can turn any vases and jars into candlesticks, you just need to fill them with water. It will look more impressive, and definitely nothing will get dirty.
You can also use glasses as candlesticks. Just take a closer look: it’s as if they were specially invented for this purpose. If you want to surprise your guests, turn the glasses upside down. They can be filled from the inside with anything, from balloons to sweets, and the ideal place for a candle is on top.
Stylish and cozy accessories
Details add completeness to any composition; do not underestimate them. Naturally, they should emphasize the overall style (in our case, homey and bright). You can use beads, Christmas tree decorations, branches of coniferous trees, garlands, tinsel, as well as yellow and orange fruits, winter berries (cranberries, rowan).
The Earth Pig should be appeased with an abundance of decorations made from its favorite delicacies - nuts, chestnuts, acorns, dry oak leaves. They can be used as follows:
- Pour into transparent long candlesticks. The candle should be in harmony with the brown color of the fruit (it is better to choose white or beige options).
- Place decorative lanterns with candles on the table. Similar candle lanterns are available in different sizes at Ikea.
- Make miniature wreaths - you can place dishes, jugs of drinks, and glasses in the center of the resulting ring.
If someone doesn’t feel like doing needlework at all, then chestnuts, acorns, and nuts should be scattered chaotically around the table. In between, we recommend putting cute felt figurines (for example, depicting the main symbol of 2021) - after the celebration, they can be given to guests as a nice gift.
Bright accents on the table will be “balls” of oranges. The red fruit is decorated with cloves and cardamom stars and placed on dishes surrounded by pine branches.
Natural wood
If you thought that we were talking about a live Christmas tree, then you were mistaken. This is a separate big topic for conversation. We will talk about using the tree trunk for decorative purposes. Finely sawn, it can turn into a stylish accessory - a reliable and pleasant-smelling plate stand.
Very thin logs can be used as stands for name plates. Each guest will be pleased that they took care of him in advance. But if you don’t have the opportunity to get a whole tree, collect twigs in the forest - they can also be perfectly used for decoration. If there is no forest nearby, rummage through the pantry. Suddenly there is a homemade box made of natural wood. When properly filled, it can become the central decorative element of your table.
Merchant style
The New Year's table in merchant style turns out to be unusual. Table setting involves the use of the following elements:
- Russian samovar;
- bagels and bagels;
- a teapot with bright painting;
- silver bowl with sweets and berry jam.
Serving utensils are made of painted faience, silver or wood. For realism, you can use Tula gingerbread cookies, candies in the shape of cockerels on sticks, or large grandmother’s scarves. This type of serving turns out to be truly Russian, and will definitely surprise and delight your guests.
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Fresh herbs (not to be confused with pine needles)
Decorators nicknamed 2018 “green” among themselves. Because greenery has become much more popular in holiday decorations than flowers. The advantage of this trend is not only that it is non-trivial, but also that decorating a table this way is much cheaper.
The use of eucalyptus has become especially fashionable. Although it is surprising that there is even a fashion for plants. In any case, you can just put a few branches in a vase or even a glass, and it will look fresh and stylish. But, if you like other plants, feel free to give them preference.
Along with greens, bright berries have also gained a strong position. Just don’t overdo it: use them to create bright accents and add more greenery. Your loved ones have definitely never seen such an amazing New Year's table!
Edible and delicious table decor
Every housewife tries to approach the issue of decorating the New Year's table in a somewhat unusual way, so that the feast is not only tasty, but also looks very original. Let's find out how to decorate a table for the New Year 2021 with your own hands.
Appetizing Christmas tree
You can prepare it from both vegetables and fruits; the process is so simple that even an inexperienced housewife can easily do it. You can make a Christmas tree from fresh or pickled cucumbers, sausage, oranges and lemons.
Edible Christmas tree options
We will need:
- pomegranate – 1 pc.;
- apple – 2 pcs.;
- parsley – 1 bunch;
- fresh cucumber – 2 pcs.;
- orange - 2 pcs.;
- sausage – 300 g;
- olives;
- wooden skewer – 3 pcs.
Step-by-step cooking process:
- We will make three Christmas trees at the same time.
- Cut the apples in half, take the halves and place them in the center of the plate, cut side down.
- We stick a wooden skewer into its middle, making three pieces.
- Cut the cucumbers diagonally into circles, not very thin.
- We string cucumber slices onto a skewer in a circular direction, starting with the largest. We do the same with sausage and oranges.
- For a Christmas tree made of sausage and cucumbers, we will place parsley leaves at the base, and for an orange tree we will scatter pomegranate seeds.
- The top can be decorated with a cherry tomato or a star cut out of a carrot.
Christmas tree made of cucumbers
Step-by-step production
How to make a Christmas tree out of cheese
A Christmas tree made of sausage and cucumbers will decorate the main table, and a Christmas tree made of oranges will decorate the dessert table.
orange tree
A chic fruit tree, its basis will be pineapple and pear, in addition, we will prepare the following fruits:
Christmas tree made of oranges
- blackberry;
- orange;
- kiwi;
- raspberries;
- persimmon.
Step-by-step cooking process:
- First, peel the pineapple and cut off the bottom of the pear.
- Divide the oranges into 4 parts and then cut them into thin slices.
- Peel the kiwi, chop it into circles, and then divide each into four parts.
- Stick a few toothpicks into the center of the pineapple and place a pear on them.
- We stick toothpicks into the pieces of oranges and kiwi, we begin to form a Christmas tree, the first two layers will be orange, to do this we stick them from the bottom in a circle.
- Then kiwi, then again oranges, a row of blackberries also impaled on skewers. And then oranges, kiwi, raspberries, oranges again.
- Let's make a star from a persimmon; to do this, cut off a circle and use a cookie cutter to squeeze out a star and stick it in the center of the pear.
Original fruit tree
Children will especially enjoy this fruit tree; you can call them for help and work together to create a culinary masterpiece.
Cheese salad bowl
To prepare it you will need hard cheese, such as Parmesan. Let's look at the sequence of actions step by step:
- Grate the cheese on a medium grater, then spread it into the pan in a thin layer and wait a couple of minutes until it becomes soft.
- Then remove the pan from the stove and allow the cheese to cool slightly.
- Remove the cheese cake with a wide spatula and place it on an inverted glass. If the cake is difficult to remove from the pan, blot it lightly with a paper napkin.
- Take a clean towel and use it to press the edges against the container.
- When the cheese has cooled, carefully remove the basket from the glass.
Cheese baskets
Step-by-step production
In this way, you can prepare several small salad bowls to serve dishes in portions.
The simplest decor
For everyone who has been waiting, this is pine needles. Of course, we couldn’t ignore such an important element of New Year’s decor. In addition, he rightfully earned the title of “the simplest” in the good sense of the word. Let's explain why. You can put several spruce legs on the table without adding anything to them, and it will look at least aesthetically pleasing.
If you don’t want to waste branches, use another idea - place conifers in pots on the table. And twigs for small decoration can be collected under the tree so as not to harm it.
Well, if you have the strength to add tangerines and pine cones to the spruce legs, consider that the New Year’s mood is already in your pocket.
Basic rules for registration
The Earth Pig does not have its head in the clouds, but stubbornly digs the ground with its snout to find all sorts of “goodies.” She prefers comfort and good entertainment. Likes to surround himself with a lot of beautiful and practical things. To “please” the new symbol of the year, you should follow some simple rules:
- The preferred style is cozy and homely country.
- The main materials are natural (you should use more natural fabrics, wood, clay and everything that can be collected on the street - beautiful cones, acorns, dried leaves, etc.).
- An important principle is comfort and generosity (the table should literally be bursting with goodies and decorations).
- The basic shape is a circle. Try to choose round dishes and place more spherical accessories on the table.
The simplest decor 2
If you are allergic to pine needles or its smell causes too strong associations with the air freshener, here are a few more extremely simple ways to decorate your holiday table. The first of them is sparklers. The more original you arrange them, the better. The second method is bows. Arm yourself with satin ribbons and knit, knit - in this case, more is better.
The third idea for a beautiful table decor is an original presentation of cutlery. The number of options is infinite. Forks and knives can be placed either in an envelope or in holiday socks. By the way, they can then be left as a souvenir for each guest as a keepsake. If you are interested in this topic, look at our review again - you will find many clues in the photographs.
Cool DIY table decoration ideas
It is much more interesting to decorate the New Year's table with products and dishes made by yourself. You can show your imagination and come up with something of your own. Unfortunately, not everyone has such imagination, so we offer some cool ideas on how you can make your holiday table unique.
Cutlery gnome
Napkin Santa Claus
We will need:
- piece of denim 19*18 cm;
- a simple pencil;
- ruler;
- scissors;
- cotton pad;
- a small piece of yellow fabric;
- PVA glue;
- 3 beads;
- black and red markers;
- lace ribbon.
Step-by-step cooking process:
How to fold napkins in an original way
- Take a piece of fabric and fold it in half inside out and with a pencil mark the middle on the short side and draw lines from it to the corners, that is, draw a triangle.
- Unfold the fabric and sew a seam on a sewing machine at a distance of 1 cm from the bottom. Then we fold it again, pin it and stitch the sides of the triangle.
- Cut out the shape, leaving half a centimeter near the seams. Turn the product right side out.
- Using nail scissors, we fluff up the edges; to do this, we pry up the transverse thread and remove it.
- Take a cotton pad and draw the outline of the beard on it, cut it out, and then cut out the outline for the face in the middle. We will cut out the face itself from yellow fabric. You also need to cut a mustache from a cotton pad.
- We begin to assemble the gnome, first we glue the face, a beard on top of it, and then a mustache. We glue beads in the center to imitate buttons.
- Draw the eyes and mouth with a black felt-tip pen, and the nose with a red one.
- Glue a lace ribbon to the bottom of the hem.
We will put cutlery on the New Year's table in such an original pocket. To do this you will need to sew several gnomes.
(Not) Christmas balls
A decorative element that is not far from the previous ones in complexity. Yes, the balls can not only be hung on the Christmas tree, but also used in table decoration. They can be freely “scattered” over it or placed on a plate for each of the guests. Based on your favorite color or with its name written in calligraphic letters.
Decorating dishes
One of the main and final decorations of the New Year 2021 are treats. Decoration of dishes can be very diverse. They depend not only on the chosen style for decorating the table, but also on personal fantasies:
- It is recommended to decorate salads with wedges or slices of brightly colored fruits and vegetables that were used for preparation;
- in the Year of the Pig, use nuts to decorate food - peanuts, seeds, or dried fruits are especially suitable;
- several salads from which the figure of a Pig or its face are made look original;
- snacks can be laid out in the shape of a pig, cut from plant and animal products. Pieces of dough are suitable for the legs and tail;
- a cake or pie will look interesting in the shape of a pig's snout;
- For hot and meat dishes, use beef, lamb or pork; it is better not to use poultry. Potatoes with pork cooked in pots in the oven are perfect. The sign really likes this type of table setting and rustic elements;
- It is recommended to decorate main courses with flowers made from vegetables or fruits;
- do not overdo it with fried and salty foods - all food should be light, with a small amount of calories;
- It is better to avoid canned food and pickles, replacing them with fresh vegetables.
The New Year's table can be decorated using different methods, but remember: the ideal holiday does not consist in strict adherence to all the rules and etiquette. First of all, there should be a feeling of celebration and fun, a good mood.
Festive dishes
But this method can just be called one of the most difficult. But on the festive table, special dishes will naturally look harmonious. It can be with an obvious thematic design or pattern. Typically, this set is only used on holidays, and there is a certain charm to this tradition.
But you don’t have to take the concept of “holiday dishes” so directly. These can be plates with a theme that echoes the New Year holidays. For example, with images of forest animals or pleasant wishes. In addition, the holiday set can simply be in a certain color scheme. The most universal in this case can be called red.
Decorating New Year's dishes (master class)
The brighter and more colorful the table setting, the more pleasant and brighter it is to enter the next year. The process of decorating food itself is quite exciting, interesting and does not require any special skills. We will provide some tips and ideas that will be absolutely easy to implement. Decoration is simple but original. Some options are shown in the photo.
Selecting the perfect dishes
One of the most basic tasks of every housewife is to create a holiday menu and select recipes, taking into account that the 2019 Fire Rooster will be replaced by the Year of the Yellow Earth Dog. Reviews from users of culinary sites will tell you about the popularity of the recipes. So which dishes should you choose?
The dog loves meat food, which is why there should be an abundance of such dishes on the table:
- a variety of meat and sausage cuts, sandwich products;
- various salads with meat ingredients;
- the main course can be steak or French meat;
- The presence of desserts is mandatory, but light ones, not containing a large amount of fat.
A prerequisite is the presence of appetizers, salads and desserts on the table. The feast should not look ascetic. It would be appropriate to place vegetables in the center of the table; the earth dog is also not indifferent to them. The main condition is the aesthetic design of all dishes in accordance with the New Year's theme.
Snacks
At the first stage of the feast, you need to provide snacks. Decorated in an original way, they should immediately set the tone for the entire celebration. They are served as follows:
- Having prepared the rolls wrapped in pita bread, cover the dish with green salad and lay out the appetizer in the shape of a Christmas tree. Additionally, the dish is decorated with herbs, crab sticks, and pomegranate seeds. The top of the Christmas tree is made of red pepper.
- The current design for appetizers is stringing them on skewers. For example, a slice of herring is combined with pieces of pickled cucumber, sweet pepper, boiled potatoes, eggs and black bread. The decor is complemented with an onion ring and a sprinkling of parsley.
- This year it has become fashionable to decorate snacks using cups made from vegetables. For example, they cut out cups from cucumbers and fill them with snacks. Complete the decoration with red caviar or a sprig of greenery.
Salads
Serving salads at a formal table in ordinary salad bowls is boring. Salads are served in an interesting form, not similar to the usual options:
- Decorating salads in the form of a layer cake, which are placed in transparent bowls or wide glasses.
- If you have molds in the house, you can fill them tightly with salad and place them in portions on plates.
- You can add sophistication to salads with additional ingredients. Do not skimp on nuts, herbs, and fresh vegetables. They will look original on the surface of salads even without shaped cutting.
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- Eggs are the leader in salad dressing. They are sprinkled on food, laid out in layers or used as a container.
Hot dishes
Hot dishes are good on their own, but additional decoration will make them even more attractive and appetizing. Lemon, carrot slices and herbs are ideal for baked fish. In general, greens are an indispensable element for decorating dishes. The best options for chicken, steak or meat balls are sliced vegetables, a scattering of cranberries and, again, greens.
Puffed rice decorations
One of the original elements for decorating food is puffed rice. It is mainly used to decorate desserts, but hot dishes also look unique with it. It perfectly imitates snow sprinkles, which is appropriate for New Year's themed decor.
Puffed rice is easy to prepare at home:
1. First, the rice is sorted, washed in cold water and boiled for about 30 minutes.
2. Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper, place in the oven and dry well.
3. After the grains have dried well, frying oil is poured into the container and heated well. You can also use a deep fryer.
4. Grains of rice are gradually placed in boiling oil, they immediately begin to swell. After some time, remove the rice using a slotted spoon and place it on napkins to absorb excess fat.
Sandwiches
Sandwiches are a dish with many design combinations and decoration options. For New Year's celebrations, it will be relevant to decorate them in the form of a Christmas tree, a snowman, or Santa Claus.
Sandwiches made from a thin slice of bread, dried in a frying pan without the use of oil, are especially good. Slices of smoked sausage are placed on it, one of which protrudes in the shape of a face. We add a beard and mayonnaise eyes. You can make a hat from a tomato or red sweet pepper.
Using your imagination, you can diversify sandwiches in different variations. To make the task easier, photos are provided as an example.
Cheese plate decoration
The design of the cheese plate deserves special attention. This food option pairs very well with wines. When creating a cheese plate, we use the following basic rules:
- red wines are selected for hard cheeses;
- fruity young wines are combined with semi-hard, unsalted cheese;
- soft cream cheeses go well with dry and semi-dry types.
The next problem is the correct cutting of cheeses. There are different options for different varieties:
- Blue cheeses, including precious Roquefort, are cut using a line to ensure the integrity of the mold.
- To cut hard cheese, you need to use a knife with two handles.
- When preparing a plate of assorted dishes, it is better to cut the cheese into segments so that you can capture the edge, crust and core.
- When cutting into portioned pieces, you need to insert a skewer into each of them.
Dessert
It is impossible to imagine a holiday without dessert. There is room for your imagination to run wild here. Relevant for a New Year-themed table are a variety of homemade cookies, decorated with icing or melted chocolate. Cakes and cakes are decorated with snowflakes. Fruit is an essential element of dessert. Design options are shown in the photo.
New Year's cupcakes
Recently, cupcakes have become a popular dessert option on the holiday table. They are designed in different ways. You can bake cupcakes in colorful molds with a New Year's design.
After the products have cooled, the top is decorated in different ways:
- hot chocolate sprinkled with coconut;
- whipped cream with New Year's decorations;
- cream decorations.
Christmas trees for dessert
A simple and original dessert will be cookies in the shape of a Christmas tree. Baking it with your own hands is not difficult. The main condition is its proper decoration. Each cookie should be dipped in a glaze of egg whites and powdered sugar. The glaze is first tinted green using food coloring. After the glaze has dried, decorate the cookies with multi-colored elements using a pastry bag.
They decorate the cookie with balls and tinsel, you can make an inscription and decorate the top. The finished decoration is placed on a dish or hung on a New Year tree.
Ice cream
Ice cream on the New Year's table is served in transparent bowls. The cold dessert is laid out in balls. The surface of the ice cream is decorated with mint leaves and cranberries. You can decorate the ice cream with chocolate, both dry grated and melted. According to the personal preferences of household members and guests, syrup is poured over the dessert.
New Year's table decoration 2021 should remain unforgettable in the memory of household members and guests. And by pleasing the incoming Yellow Earth Dog, the coming year will be successful and happy.
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Strictly by the hour
For some reason, this type of decor is often forgotten. But one of the main symbols of the New Year is a clock frozen at a time close to midnight. Get ready, this season decorators have brought back this theme from oblivion, so you will find a lot of themed decorations.
But since this trend is passing, it is not necessary to spend money on dishes or decor. You can, for example, make funny caps with the image of a clock out of cardboard or sweet treats with decorations in the form of them: cupcakes or cookies.
What does the New Year promise us?
The idea of appeasing the astrological patron, symbolizing the coming year, came to us from China. According to an old legend, Buddha invited various animals to his birthday party. The task was not easy, since they had to cross a wide river. Only 12 animals were not afraid of difficulties, and Buddha thanked them in great detail, appointing each one as a symbol of the year of the 12-year cycle. The rooster came tenth. His responsible and pedantic character prevented him from getting to the feast earlier: he spent a long time explaining to the members of his large family who should do what in his absence.
The New Year 2021 has been assigned the natural element “Fire,” which is why the new astrological patron is the Red Fire Rooster. It was not in vain that we listed these details on the eve of the holiday, when it was not long before the decoration of the apartment and the festive table. Firstly, the organized Rooster, who brings his affairs to perfection, cannot be deceived by random elements in the decor. And therefore, you “must” try to please the owner of the coming year so that he will fulfill your desires. Secondly, since the main color of the year is red, it should be included in the New Year's decor so that the Rooster does not get offended. However, he is also a lover of bright and shiny things, so he cannot do without the golden color.
Funny snowmen
If you have no plans to buy new dishes, but want some variety, you can turn ordinary plates into funny snowmen using improvised means. This can be done, for example, using small carrots, olives and colored napkins. Or from any other material that you can think of how to use.
What to meet?
The Earth Pig loves to be the center of attention. She is impressed by luxurious and bright outfits. Therefore, for a meeting you need to choose only the most chic outfits and accessories. Under no circumstances should you wear an old item from last year to a holiday.
Gold is the main color of this year
The main color of the outfit for the New Year 2021 is gold . It must be present on festive clothing for both men and women. If you don’t want to completely dress in gold, you can choose a light accent or accessory in a golden hue:
- brooch;
- hairpin;
- belt.
There can never be too much decor, even here
All decorations must be selected from natural materials. It is better to choose a dress in soft, delicate colors. Among them:
- coffee;
- terracotta;
- peach;
- beige.
The meeting directly depends on how you arrange and decorate the table
Sweet surprise
A decor that will definitely please everyone who gathers around the table. A small sweet surprise will help guests relax and make it easier to start a casual conversation. The simplest option is gingerbread, which you can easily bake with your own hands.
It can also be something that you can take with you as a souvenir. For example, cinnamon sticks. In general, appearance plays the main role. It is unlikely that everyone will immediately start tasting; rather, they will try to prolong the visual pleasure longer.
So essentially it can be any sweetness. And a figured lollipop, and a cupcake, and a macaron. The main thing is that the treat is not in store packaging and is not too large. This is not a gift, but just a sign of attention.
Beverages
The classic option with champagne in a glass flute will not be the most suitable option for the Earth Pig. It is better to choose drinks with rich colors. If you don’t want to give up champagne (after all, for many it is an integral part of the New Year’s celebration), then add a little citrus juice for color. Place the fruit itself with the top cut off on a saucer nearby, or hang a slice of orange on the edge of the glass. And voila – everything fits together and looks original.
A great option for the New Year's holiday in 2021 is warm mulled wine. It will be especially relevant if, before gathering at the table, the company walked in the cold. Decorate each mug with orange or lemon slices, cinnamon sticks and cardamom stars.
Not just a table
Holiday decor really isn't limited to just the table. You can safely use the space above it. Decorate the chandelier in the same style or attach elements to it that will go down to the table.
If you go even further, you can use walls. Who ever said that a festive dinner must take place at the table? What about the buffet? Moreover, you can decorate it in an amazingly stylish way!
We hope you were able to find some inspiring ideas to help make your New Year's Eve unforgettable. Happy Holidays!
New Year's candles
Candles occupy a special place in the question of how to decorate a table. They are more than appropriate for this holiday. The main thing is to pay special attention to fire safety rules. You can use special battery-powered candles. They can be made in the form of a classic cylindrical candle in the color of light wax. Such candles can be easily installed in any candlestick or in the center of a wreath made of fir branches and natural materials.
In addition, today you can purchase any themed candle in the shape of a dog, Father Frost and Snow Maiden, in the shape of angels, and so on. Such candles can also take a place in the center of the festive table.
Handmade craftsmen offer unique handmade carved candles for the New Year. These candles will be a great addition to your holiday decor.
You can choose or order a candle of the desired size and desired color scheme.