Magnolia Bluebird Design & Events created a bright, colorful dinner setting inspired by interior decorator Dorothy Draper, who was known for combining bold tones with black and white.
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"Vintage party hats, shimmering accents, and a mix of holiday floral, coupled with classic black-and-white stripes, say holiday fun without being too 'in your face,'" says Danielle Couick, principal of the Columbia, Maryland-based event planning company.
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Traditional mini holiday lightbulbs add a simple, festive decor touch.
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Number-shaped sugar cookies, provided by Arlington, Virginia-based bakery Sugar Pixie Sweets, are a unique way to count down to midnight.
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Individual bottles of champagne and place cards with calligraphed names by Arney Walker Calligraphy dress up each table setting.
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Black cocktail napkins feature a clever New Year toast in silver ink.
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