Throw Your Own Oscar Party

Table Cloth: It's all about Velvet - To set the scene, use velvet brocades to cover dining tables and buffet tables Velvet brocades can be purchased from Carousel Linen www.carousellinen.com

Regal Centerpiece - For an effortless centerpiece, that is straight off the store shelf (or your dining room table perhaps), simply use a Candelabra. It makes an instant centerpiece. Light the candles for added effect!

Specialty Cocktail - Serve "HerRoyalHighness - tini's" to really wow the crowd.

"HerRoyalHighness-tini's"

• 1/2 Part Grand Marnier
• 1 1/2 Parts Vodka
• 1 Part Cherry Limeade
• Add a pour of grenadine for an Oscar worthy layer of red carpet on the bottom of the glass.

  Banquet Buffet - For the perfect banquet buffet serve a "tea party bar" for guests to enjoy. Simply provide an array of finger sandwiches with fillings of choice. Be creative if you choose as they are effortless to prepare. Display on a silver serving platter.

  Fun Royal Activity - Play a photo match game! Have a royal photo board with photos of past and present monarchy on the left hand side and all of their titles on the right. Guests have to try and match up all the royal photos and their names. (Have photo board to display and discuss)

"Dreamgirls": Tips for throwing that "Supreme" celebration.

Set the Scene - To get into the Dreamgirls theme, put on feather boas.

Table Cloth - Combine a fringe drapery table cloth and a sequined table cloth. Layer together like their dresses. These can be purchased from Carousel Linen www.carousellinen.com

Dream on the Rocks - Get the party started with a Cosmo served in a rocks glass Hot new party trend to serve cocktails in rocks glasses! For complete effect, add a metallic disco stirrer! They're available at any party store

Dazzling Disco Centerpiece - For a fun and glitzy centerpiece have one large disco ball suspended on a simple glass vase. Use a vase that you already have at home. Have an array of candles surrounding the case for a glittering, disco light effect

For Dreamy Buffet: For the perfect 'Showbiz" menu, provide an array of caviar and raw mini menu items. For the finishing touch, present the buffet on shiny, silver platters.

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