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Festive soiree
Do thoughts of planning the holiday dinner party have you hiding under the tree? Why it can be a lot easier than it looks!
By ELLECanada.com
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"The entertaining is going to be very important to us. I want to make it warmer, more gracious, more distinguished.” -- Jacqueline Kennedy to Letitia Baldrige, In the Kennedy Style
Once settled in the White House, Jacqueline Kennedy hosted intimate dinners for up to 20 guests at a time, sparking a trend across the United States for small black-tie dinners. You may not have access to a White House chef, but advance planning, attention to detail and a thoughtful seating plan will ensure a memorable evening for all involved -- especially when your guests unwind and get cozy by candlelight.
The decor
"For a layered look, use white on white and lots of sparkly reflective surfaces," suggests Timothy Mather, owner of TM Design. "Pull out your best china and silverware … your granny's antique silver cutlery will tarnish less the more you use it! Add a dash of the unexpected -- silver glitter dust, costume jewellery or crystal beads -- to stop the dinner from becoming too stuffy." Dim lighting is key for atmosphere, and candles are especially flattering.
The music
Key Word: Crooners
• The Ten Tenors are international stars from Australia who have amazed audiences for years with their youthful and theatrical interpretations of opera and popular music. On Larger Than Life highlights include Por Una Cabeza, Sundance and Abba's Dancing Queen.
• Pick a crooner, any crooner! Canadian Michael Buble's self-titled debut is still as popular today as it was a few years ago. Piano man Peter Cincotti's second release, On the Moon, is a delightful romp through popular jazz standards and hand-penned originals.
• The Cool Jazz Collection is an eclectic offering of old and new jazzers. From Canadians Bet.e Stef, Diana Krall and Matt Dusk to legends like Tony Bennett, Holly Cole and Ella Fitzgerald -- this two-part CD will entertain until night's end.
-- Renee Gold
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