Celebrate with flair
Published 9:00 pm Saturday, December 24, 2005
Since the new year is a time when people gather with friends and family to share wishes of happiness, the occasion is celebrated in style. Many homes are still decked with Christmas decor, making these items a perfect addition to any formal or informal New Year’s Eve gathering. Whether guests gather around the table for an elegant affair or toast to a year of prosperity and offer happy wishes at a casual soiree, Snohomish County stores are filled with goodies for celebrating in style.
These festive items were found at Pacific Kitchen Co., 11811 Mukilteo Speedway, Suite 110, Mukilteo, 425-355-4990, and Display &Costume, 5209 Evergreen Way, Everett, 425-353-3364. Many of the Pacific Kitchen Co. items also can be found at Pacific Wine &Kitchen, 6915 Evergreen Way, Everett, 425-353-6468.
1. It’s the season to toast in style. Following the red and green theme of Christmas, the red pimento-stuffed green olive plates and martini glasses add a fun flair to a New Year’s party; $3.95 each plate, $9.95 martini glass, at Pacific Kitchen Co.
2. For holiday entertaining, try some gourmet goodies. Island Princess offers wasabi macadamia nuts. Warm guests with a steamy mug filled with dark chocolate hot chocolate by King’s Cupboard Royal Hot Chocolate. Try something new this season with Stirrings Simple Espresso Martini mix. The 32-ounce bottle is enough for 16 servings. Just add vodka, shake well and strain into a well chilled, rimmed glass for a little mocha magic; $7.95 nuts, $6.95 8-ounce hot chocolate mix, $11.95 martini mixer, at Pacific Kitchen Co.
3. Fill this red mosaic tile vase with fresh-cut poinsettia, amaryllis or paperwhite narcissus to create a simple, yet elegant centerpiece; $19.95 at Pacific Kitchen Co.
4. Whimsical Christmas trees add charm to this festive serving platter that is perfect for hors d’oeuvres, cheese or cookies. Use red and green appetizer spreaders displayed in gold glass tumblers for tasty spreads and cheeses; $21.95 platter, $6.95 spreaders, $10.95 tumbler, at Pacific Kitchen Co.
5. Colorful plates and coasters make a statement at Display &Costume. Though they have the glamorous look of reflective glass, the plates are made of lightweight plastic; $3.35 each plate, $7.95 set of six coasters.
