If you are inviting a few close friends to dinner or drinks to ring in the new year, make sure to make the table look and feel as nice as any swish restaurant. When it comes to New Year’s Eve, there’s no better way to kick off the celebrations than with a glass of bubbly (whether it’s a bottle of Nosseco or Champagne).

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Get the party started with some special glassware: a special New Year’s Eve cocktail and nibbles go hand-in-hand. Think about the table, a special tablecloth, linen napkins and candles are a must (forego flowers for extra candles). We love The Designed Table’s take on dressing your table for the evening (a deep navy and silver star-print cloth paired with loads of navy candles). Don’t forget the sparklers …

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