Hostess with the Mostest

After work today I ran to the mall to look for a last minute New Years Eve outfit.  After trying on and trying on...I found nothing.  So my blog today will not be about finding a fabulous NYE outfit because that is a sore subject. I am hoping I have better luck tomorrow.

Still on the NYE topic, I have been searching for the perfect appetizer to bring to the New Years Eve party I am going to at my friends house.  As my friends know, I always look to my friend Martha Stewart for some great ideas.  Everything I have made from her website so far have been great hits!  This is a good thing but adds some pressure to continue to impress my friends!  Below are a couple of my favorites and some ideas I am thinking about for this weekend.

Baked Brie with Pecans

Recipe Here

Artichoke Dip

Recipe Here

Cheese Balls Three Ways

Recipe Here

Blue Cheese and Walnut Spread

Recipe Here

While looking for an appetizer to share I also found great drink ideas and decorations.  This stuff gets me so excited!  Even though I am not hosting the party this year, here are some great ideas for people who are.

Drink ideas:

Champagne with Grapes

Here

Sorbet and Champagne Cocktails

Here

Raspberry Chocolate Kiss

Here

This looks so good!!

Decoration ideas:

Beautiful Streamers

Here

Center Piece

Here

Party Hats

Here

 

There are many more wonderful hosting ideas on marthastewart.com for NYE or any occasion for that matter.  I am now very excited to spend Friday with the greatest company possible, my closest friends that I have had since junior high and high school.  Hopefully tomorrow I will have better luck finding something fun to wear.  I am curious to see what this new year will bring us now that we will all be moving to the 20's that bring us closer 30.  I see more wedding bells in the near future for many of my close friends.  Next year should be exciting, fun and fabulous!