We are preparing for the new year

Preparation for the New Year with a good housewife should begin ahead of time. The most beloved and long-awaited holiday in Russia differs from others not only by long vacations, but also by careful preparation in advance. The time to believe in magic, fairy tales and miracles should be unforgettable for the family.

First of all, you need to decide on the list of guests. The invitees can be relatives, colleagues from work, acquaintances ... Everyone should not be deprived of attention. For this purpose, you need to prepare a variety of gifts.

We are preparing for the new year.

New Year's recipes.

2014 is the year of the Blue Horse, its element is a tree, and use it in the design, details and the very essence of the gift. A horseshoe will become a good and original amulet for the whole year, it is an ancient symbol of the house - "full of chalice", prosperity and wealth. It's time to donate beautiful paintings and reproductions in high quality wooden frames. A variety of stationery, exquisite dishes, painted boxes are wonderful souvenirs in memory of the celebration. It should be understood that the majority of the deferred funds will be spent on gifts. But buying everything now, you can avoid the pre-New Year hustle and bustle and queues.

The main colors of the upcoming celebration are shades of blue and silver. They should be guided by when choosing a dress. The mistress of the house must look perfect and dazzling that night.

Now you can afford to wear a festive costume made of almost any material, from silk to lace dresses - everything will be fashionable. The style can also be any, as long as it fits the figure. For the New Year, you can afford something extraordinary, unusual for your everyday wardrobe.

Speaking about the fact that the dress should fit the figure, do not forget that the figure must be kept in shape. To feel refined and graceful, like a doe, shining at a New Year's party, this will also have to be done ahead of time. However, if in the depths of your breath you understand that there is not enough time and willpower to go on a diet, then just choose a dress of the ideal style, which will emphasize the advantages and smooth out the shortcomings. You should feel comfortable in it so you can have fun all night long. The choice of an outfit should be devoted to a significant part of the time, but not delayed until the last days.

The menu can be started immediately after the number of guests and their age composition have been decided. You can sketch out a rough list now, gradually adding new interesting dishes to it. Do not forget about table setting, table decoration, the presence of New Year's paraphernalia on it will create the necessary atmosphere. What should be presented on the festive table? Snacks, cuts, various salads, hot dishes, sweets, drinks, fresh fruits - all this should be included in the New Year's menu in the required quantity.

You need to try to surprise guests with unusual dishes, their original decoration, something themed related to the holiday must be present. If there are kids among the guests, you can involve them in decorating the house, wrapping gifts and making them yourself. Adults will appreciate that the child is engaged in useful activities and is not capricious, and the souvenirs received by the children will certainly delight the whole family.

S.T.