Want to throw a party? Remember this

  

1)      Keep a bowl of snacks at strategic locations, where you may think the guests will get chatting along- beside the sofa, near the water, etc. cookies or chocolates, pop-corn or chips will do.

2)      Roses, or generally any flowers, make for an excellent decoration. Placing crystal bowls with red rose petals floating on water will perk up the mood. 

3)      Keep the music going. Soft instrumental music is the best for a formal gathering and also goes well with any occasion.

4)      If you see your guest is caught up in a dull conversation, come to his rescue! Divert the topic or offer to introduce the guest to others.

5)      If it’s a children’s party, make sure you keep all your expensive crystals not only out of reach, but out of sight!

Children are messy eaters, Beware!

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6)      Keep lots of tissue papers and mops handy at a convenient place to clean any mess immediately.

7)      If you have pets, ensure your guests are okay with them and likewise, that your pets do not get disturbed seeing so many strangers at a time.

8)      Again, if it’s a children’s affair, keep those fish bowls out of reach

9)      Don’t go overboard trying to pair up your best friend with your husband’s colleague, it may create unhappy social situations!

10)  And most important of all, relax! If you are overly tensed, you may miss out on being that perfect host who puts everyone at ease…