A Glitter & Gold New Year's Eve Cocktail Party

2014 is coming to a close and it's time for reflection and excitement for the future. If you are hosting a New Year's Eve soiree, our La Cité and Luxe Moderne collections are the perfect mix of old-fashioned cocktail glamour and modern sophistication that celebrates the passing of the old year and celebrating the new.

Welcome guests with a fabulous beverage like a pomegranate-champagne punch served in La Cité double old fashioned glasses and easy hors d'oeuvres presented in nesting catchall trays.  Cheese, fruit and crackers are a timeless classic; step up your game with these helpful tips.

These beautiful napkins are a simple DIY from Freutcake and make a lovely addition to your cocktail area.

Perfect for setting nuts, olives and candies throughout your party space, our Luxe Moderne small trophy bowl's elegant and playful shape works with any decor style. Our Hexagonal Tray's sleek look is the perfect compliment...I fell in love with it and just ordered my own.

Sugar Hero's Disco Truffles are a fabulous touch of sparkly for your New Year's Eve spread and are so easy to make.

Invite guests to share their resolutions, well-wishes and goals for the New Year on a simple butcher paper backdrop via the Hostess Blog.

Cheers to 2015!

Dawn Smith

Creative Director

Not Just A Mommy

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Wedding Season Gift-Giving

Wedding season is upon us and we have some unique gifts for the bride and groom, the bridal party, and must-have items for the big day! Our ultra-sophisticated Luxe Moderne, Arabesque and Rue Du Bac tableware sets make a great gift, and our adorable Sweet Nothing dishes, inspired by European wrappers, make wonderful keepsakes for the special couple. Our Napoleon flatware Bridal Set and Dauphine candlesticks can help with the final touches for the big day. And lastly, show the bridal party some love with our Petite Plates, Initially Yours mugs and Alhambra vessels.

Alhambra | Initially Yours Mugs | Petite Plates | Petite Treats

Luxe Moderne | Rue du Bac | Arabesque | Filigree

Napoleon Flatware | Luxe Glassware | Dauphine Candlesticks | Cake Pedestals & Compotes

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Movie Night with the Girls

One evening, my eldest daughter Alessandra and her friends inited me along to a late-night movie. I balked, saying I could never stay up that late. "Come on, Mom, it'll be fun!" my daughter said as she handed me a cup of espresso. I downed the shot, and before I knew it I was out the door on the way to the movies. When we arrived at the theatre we were greeted by a large group of lovely twenty-year-old women. And my daughter was right; it was great fun.

As we walked out of the theatre, those twenty-year-olds were greeted by a group of young men who happened to be passing by. Much to my embarrassment, but not surprisingly, they became interested in the group of beautiful young women. My three extra decades of life experience inspired me to duck into a doorway to watch the scene play out in front of me. I enjoyed watching the interactions among these smart women and men as much as I'd enjoyed the movie, even if it was from behind a pair of Ray-Bans on a dark night.

If you're fortunate enough to be invited on an outing by your children, by all means go. It's an exciting experience to be a party of this new world, even if just for an evening. Observe and enjoy your child as a young adult. You might learn something about yourself and the new generation emerging.

If you're stumped about what movie to see, why not try the latest iteration of The Great Gatsby from director Baz Luhrman? We here at the Rosanna office are really excited about the film and love the look of it! One of our new collections for Holiday 2013 includes Luxe Moderne, our take on Art Deco!

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