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Holiday entertaining made easy!

With a little preparation (and absolutely zero perspiration) you can make holiday entertaining fabulous and stress-free!

Here are some things to keep in mind as you plan for the big event ...

Rule #1, Don't reinvent the wheel.  Do half the work.  Half the work you say?  Yes!  My thought is this: you only have so much time in the day (especially if you work, have kids, or have yet to plan your outfit).  You can either put your effort in to your appetizers or the main dish.  Take advantage of our tremendous products that are ready to serve such as the Private Harvest dips (we have six varieties including kalamata olive and garlicy parmesean - yum!)  Just add bread sticks and you're done!

Rule #2, Don't skimp on the mood.  Set the mood with just the right music.  (Ipods are so great for shuffling your favorites songs appropriate for the occasion).  Don't under estimate the power of lighting!  If you haven't yet invested in dimmer switches for your home it is time to upgrade now - seriously!  Do the footwork & buy the plates yourself and pay an electrician to properly install them.  After all, we want the entertaining to be the focus of the night - not an electrical fire in your kitchen!

Speaking of fires, I don't have to tell you the importance of candlelight - it is so flattering and sets the mood for a festive event.  I like to use candles in multiples to form a striking centerpiece (it doesn't allows need to be about flowers, you know!)

Sidenote: Check out the wonderful candle varieties that Persnickety offers from tapers in seasonal colors to jar candles with just the right scent (the Who's Who of Hollywood proclaim Archipelago's "Bamboo Teak" as their scent of choice for the upcoming season!)  I always like a scented candle in the powder room along with Caspari guest towels in fun & seasonal patterns.

Rule #3, Restock the Bar!  We all know we over imbibe throughout the holiday season, so you better just plan on having your liquor cabinet overflow- and don't forget the wine and champagne!  Seriously, can you think of anything more festive than the "pop" of a champagne cork?  I don't think so...Now do yourself a favor and alternate water between each cocktail you consume- then head to the nearest stairmaster to burn of all the excess from the prior nights shenanigans.  Repent!

Sidenote: Persnickety has a full bar section with a line of products that will help you entertain in style, from our colorful wine pulls, to our deck-o-cocktails playing cards, individual martini shakers, crystal decanters, wine glasses, cocktail recipe books, and of course a wide variety of cocktail napkins from our favorite vendor, Caspari.