Wine glasses for the holidays

The months from October to January are packed with big holidays, events planning, social gatherings and gift giving.  Entertaining a house full of guests for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Eve can be stressful.  Between the guest list, the food menu, and shopping, usually the last thing anyone thinks about is what they will use to set the table.   Most people don’t stress over what utensils will be used, or which plates, etc.  However, creating a unique theme at your next social gathering will make your guests think that you went the extra mile to make the night special for everyone.  They will shower you with appreciation and compliments for the hard work you put in and the great time you showed them simply because you put a face on this year’s traditional (otherwise ordinary) holiday gathering.  The good news is that creating a theme and spicing things up a bit doesn’t have to be hard or time consuming.

Most people put out their everyday flatware, glassware and cutlery at a party they are hosting.  Those that are especially fixated on maintaining tradition don’t even have to think about what they are going to use because they already know.  It’s the same stuff they’ve used for the last two decades that was passed down from one generation to the next.  The bad part about it is that their guests also already know what will be put out because they see the same theme year after year.  What those that entertain sometimes fail to realize is how grand the table becomes when it is changed up and dressed up into something a little different, and fun instead of something traditional, stiff and otherwise expected.  The element of surprise goes a long way in the entertainment department.

The good news is that you don’t have to keep purchasing new stuff just to create a new theme.  Switching the color combination of table clothes, napkins, and placemats (that you already own) instantly changes the look without having to purchase anything additional.   To spice it up, add a runner down the middle of the table.  A simple table cloth with a runner down the middle can turn an ordinary table into elegance.  Matching forks, knives and spoons will have your guests thinking they are at a five star restaurant.  Sipping from a long stem glass instead of a coffee mug will draw feelings of class and sophistication.  You might actually see a few pinky’s up in the air from those least expected to do so.  Instead of a typical dinner at Mom and Dad’s house, you are fine dining with the King and Queen of your existence.

Okay, so maybe that last paragraph is embellished slightly to stir up the side of you that wants to live like royalty.  However, a social gathering that consists of people you love, great food, better drinks, and good stories can make anyone feel blessed to have such good company.  Creating a unique and enticing display out of the dinner table will make your guests feel special, and happy to be there.  Ultimately it will keep your guests in their seats eating, drinking, sharing stories and laughing into the wee hours of the night.  Thus, you will have given them a night to remember.

HuePhoria is an online retailer that can help you create an interchangeable holiday theme at your next dinner or cocktail party.  They offer these really cool 16oz wine glasses and 10oz martini glasses.  Each one is made from hand-blown glass.  Built into the stem is a unique hand-painted ball.  There are over 40 themes to choose from.  From holiday, birthday, and animal themes, to graduation, hobby, and other completely random themes, they really have it all.

HuePhoria is always coming up with new themes throughout the year so the odds of finding something perfect for every person and every occasion is good.  I’m thinking they would be perfect for a dinner table display.  For instance, you can order a set of all Christmas themed glasses and set them at the table.  Or you can mix and match a set to represent various holidays throughout the end of the year.  Mixing and matching a set will also give each person at the table their own theme so nobody loses track of which glass is theirs.   They make for great gifts because you are bound to find a theme that fits the personality of the individual that you want to give the glass to.  To jazz up the table even more, you can pick up Huephoria theme oriented hand-painted salt and pepper shakers to match the glasses.  Last but not least, their hand-painted ornaments could make great favors for guests invited to your table, or just a great gift in general.

If you decide you want to give the glasses as a gift, you’re in luck.  Each glass is individually packaged in a fun, decorated box.  They are low maintenance because you can pop them in the dishwasher at the end of the night.  Yep, they are dishwasher safe!  Ultimately, between the wine glasses, the martini glasses, the salt and pepper shakers, and the ornaments, you can create a consistent theme for the whole table.  Picking out a unique variety will help you change your theme more readily and keep your guests surprised as well.  You can visit huephoria online at http://www.huephoria.com for more information.  Good luck with your next social event!  Hopefully you’ll implement a custom theme such as the type Huephoria can help you with for all of your guests to enjoy.