As you all know I love me entertaining accessories!  There is nothing like a shiny serving spoon or that unique platter to put a smile on this girls face.  Currently I am focusing on expanding on my bar collection.   Well today I was excited to find another addition I must have which is from designer Michael Aram.  The set I love is his "Ocean" Coral Vodka Service Bucket.   I am a big Michael Aram fan.  His designs fit my style and love of metal with home decor.   I love the detail in the handles (which is a signature Michael Aram style), and the simplicity in the body of the set.  I could use this in a variety of my dinner parties.  Once my set arrives I may just have to have a dinner party to use it! :)

The new year is here and it is refreshing and exciting!  Now you would think that I would have all of the holiday decorations put away and on to my new year's decorating frenzy.  Well I have a bit of a delayed start this year...:).   Although I am a bit delayed in my projects, I did not want to leave my blog readers without a creative update....   

For the Christmas Eve was very enjoyable.  I had my family here at my house and I hosted a cocktail party.  I decided to use my table in my formal dining room as the centerpiece for the cocktail party.  I used  shiny linen fabric and several Christmas lights to create a dramatic backdrop for the table.  I also incorporated several holiday florals into the table and chandalier to provide a warm and festive feel to the room.   To bring a warm and welcoming feel to the room I used ivory throw pillows as accents for under the table, which included a custom made "Merry Christmas" sign.

As guess arrived I welcomed them to the door with a holiday spritzer which consisted of  equal parts: Ginger Ale, Vodka and Cranberry juice, 1 fresh cranberry and fresh Thyme.  

I was also excited to use my new bar set that I picked up at one of my favorite stores (Pier One).  I have been looking at this set for awhile and finally picked it up prior the the holidays!  

I also made my first attempt at one of my dearest friends recipes...CAKE BALLS!  Oh what an adventure, but I did get through it with her guidance :).  I was happy with how they turned out.  They were not as pretty as the ones she makes, but the sure were a hit with my guest!  I displayed the cake balls in a great find that I found at my local Michaels Art's n Crafts store.  It  is a beautiful sparkling sleigh.  I was also excited to get it at 1/2 price!!!!