New Years Eve Weekending


Well hello there friends and happy 2017! New Years has come and gone & after a relaxing and fun weekend I’m so ready for the daily grind and to get the most out of this year! Rather than recap the whole weekend, I thought I’d focus on our New Years Eve party, since that pretty much took up my all my thoughts this past weekend anyway! 

 {champagne toast area for the countdown}


{pre-app apps were in the living room}


I realized we didn’t have a wine / ice bucket at the 11th hour, so I hightailed it to Marshall’s in search of one & now we have enough champagne and prosecco to last us all year!! A good problem to have & another reason to have people over so we can continue the celebrations!! 


All the food was set up in the spare bedroom / office & everything that I mentioned in this post was a hit!! 


{The area where the most photos were taken}






I can’t tell you how excited I was for this little photo area! We picked up balloons, photo props, streamers, & a backdrop and the best part was that everyone was really into it, well at least the ladies were for sure! Hosting takes a lot out of you, but well worth it to have so much fun with friends!! 




How did you start the New Year off?


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  1. Andrea Nine
    January 3, 2017 / 11:24 am

    What a great party B! You are indeed a hostess with the mostess! Looks like your guests had the best time, the best lil apps and sweet decor..how fun are those photos. You and Gary look fantastic!! happy New Year darling!! Its going to be great!!

  2. Girl Meets Bow
    January 3, 2017 / 11:34 am

    You are totally an amazing hostess- looks like an amazing party!! And you and Gary could be models- hot hot hot!! Cheers to conquering 2017!

  3. a little bit of emily
    January 3, 2017 / 11:35 am

    Your party looks so fun – I love all the little details from the toasting station to the snack labels. You look so gorgeous – love your hair and make up!

  4. busyandfab
    January 3, 2017 / 12:02 pm

    Looks so fun, you are all glam and fabulous. Wishing you a happy 2017!!!

    busyandfab.com

  5. Sarah Shaneyfelt
    January 3, 2017 / 12:08 pm

    I love how you set everything up for the party! The food table would have been my favorite haha!! Happy New Year!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

  6. Lizzie @ This Happy Life
    January 3, 2017 / 12:45 pm

    Looks like such an awesome party! I love all the decor and the food looked amazing! Happy New Year!

  7. Amanda | Kids and Cabernet
    January 3, 2017 / 12:45 pm

    You guys did such an amazing job with the decorations, I love it all!! Looks like you had a blast too!

    Xx
    Amanda Kids and Cabernet

  8. kerri @ cheshire kat
    January 3, 2017 / 12:45 pm

    haha i saw you run out for an ice bucket – glad you could snag one! seriously the cutest setup for the party! and how can i have your hair – so pretty my friend! happy pseudo monday πŸ™‚

    xoxo cheshire kat

  9. Rosy Outlook - Fashion & Lifestyle by Kelly Rose
    January 3, 2017 / 12:48 pm

    You did SUCH a great job hosting–the party looks like so much fun! I love that you set up a little selfie station too! Happy New Year lady!

    rosyoutlookblog.com

  10. Ashley G
    January 3, 2017 / 12:50 pm

    Such a cute area for pictures! Not to mention all the yummy food. Buffalo Chicken dip is the BEST!

  11. Rachel Emily
    January 3, 2017 / 12:51 pm

    It turned out fabulous! Those apps are making my mouth water at 7am ha! Everything was presented so beautifully and you looked gorgeous as usual!

  12. Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
    January 3, 2017 / 1:17 pm

    Your New Years Eve party looked fabulous Biana! I love the idea of a photo area! Love your dress too, can I ask where it's from?! Happy New Year πŸ™‚
    Xo
    Amanda @ Cupcake N DreamsΒ 

  13. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre
    January 3, 2017 / 1:18 pm

    Looks like a beautiful party!!!! So many great bites and I love the photo background area πŸ™‚

  14. Unknown
    January 3, 2017 / 1:29 pm

    Happy New Year girly!! Your party looked like such the place to be! I adore the cute NYE/2017 decorative pieces!!

    Hope your year is off to a great start!

    β™₯
    Amber
    All the Cute

  15. Ashley @ The Wandering Weekenders
    January 3, 2017 / 1:32 pm

    Your party couldn't have turned out more perfect! Everything looked so pretty, and I love the photo booth area and all of the props! Hosting does take a lot out of you, but it really is so much fun!

  16. sara [at] journey of doing
    January 3, 2017 / 1:33 pm

    Girl!! The decor may have been picked over when you went to Target but everything came out so good!! Love the photo area!!

  17. Chesson | Magnolia+Main
    January 3, 2017 / 1:42 pm

    Y'all had a great party! I love that photo area – we wanted to do one for our party but completely ran out of time to put it together πŸ™ Hope that your 2017 is off to a great start!

  18. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    January 3, 2017 / 1:45 pm

    You did SUCH an amazing job hosting NYE this year girl! Everything looked gorgeous and the food looks delish! I can't believe you found that wine holder at the last second too, major score! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

  19. Erica @ Whimsical September
    January 3, 2017 / 1:47 pm

    SUPER cute last-minute find at Marshalls! Lucky girl! Looked like a really well-done and thought-out party! Cheers to 2017!

  20. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style Blog
    January 3, 2017 / 1:50 pm

    Looks like such a fun party! The apps look so yummy and your decor is fabulous!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

  21. LHWinstead
    January 3, 2017 / 2:26 pm

    Your party turned out great- everything looks fantastic!! Loving the red dress too!

  22. Nichole @ casadecrews.com
    January 3, 2017 / 2:28 pm

    Looks like a great NYE party! I love all the little touches, and that backdrop!

  23. Rachel McCarthy
    January 3, 2017 / 2:29 pm

    Everything looks so perfect, Biana! From the food to the cute set up for pictures, it looks like it was a fun time! Happy New Year, girl!

    xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

  24. Brittany
    January 3, 2017 / 2:42 pm

    This party looked like a blast! Loving all your decor and that food looks amazing! Happy New Year!

    Brittany πŸ™‚
    kingdomofsequins.com

  25. Jalisa
    January 3, 2017 / 2:45 pm

    Happy New Year, gorgeous!!! The party was definitely a hit! I love the decor and and the food looks absolutely amazing! Girl, that's awesome that you were able to find exactly what you were looking for at Marshalls! Every time I go there with something specific in mind, I never end up finding it. Od course when I don't need anything, I find everything, haha. Thanks for sharing your NYE celebration with us and I wish you much health, joy, peace, and success this year!

    XO,

    Jalisa
    thestylecontour.com

  26. VictoriaaHelenn
    January 3, 2017 / 2:46 pm

    What a great party and a brilliant way to end the year! It all looks wonderul! Happy new year! πŸ™‚ x

    Victoria | VictoriaaHelenn

  27. Zelle B.
    January 3, 2017 / 2:46 pm

    Such a cute party! Looks like y'all had a blast!

    Zelle
    Southern Style

  28. Hena Tayeb
    January 3, 2017 / 2:46 pm

    Happy New Year.. looks like a great time!

  29. Shelly @ The Queen in Between
    January 3, 2017 / 2:52 pm

    Such a fun time! Looks like it turned out perfectly. Happy New Year!

  30. Amy @The Crazy Wise Woman
    January 3, 2017 / 2:57 pm

    What a beautiful party you had. Your delicious food is making me hungry darn it!!Happy New Year!

  31. Cat Chat With Caren and Cody (Caren Gittleman)
    January 3, 2017 / 3:19 pm

    It looks like it was a huge hit and the food looks delicious!!!! You are gorgeous as always! Happy New Year!! catchatwithcarenandcody

  32. Lily (Beauty With Lily)
    January 3, 2017 / 3:28 pm

    Looks like you guys had a blast! Love all of the decor and the food looks absolutely delicious. Glad everything went well…and that you found an ice bucket. πŸ˜‰
    xo, Lily
    Beauty With Lilyο»Ώ

  33. Missy
    January 3, 2017 / 3:32 pm

    All of your apps look so yummy! I felt your pain/joy when you snapped that you were headed to Marshalls, that always happens to me! You looked so beautiful! Happy New Year!

  34. Straight A Style
    January 3, 2017 / 3:36 pm

    Oh my goodness you are such a good host. This looks like the perfect party! Love all the pictures.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

  35. CubicleCouture
    January 3, 2017 / 3:50 pm

    Looked like a FABULOUS party! I loved the photo area– so cute!! And I loved your dress!! Adorable!!! XOXO, R

  36. Nikki @ makeupHER
    January 3, 2017 / 3:53 pm

    You seem like such a fun and thoughtful host! I love all the props and the backdrop! The party we went to had a fun photo area and everyone had fun taking pictures with the props! Cheers to 2017 & I'm loving that cheese board serving tray!

  37. Sierra @ Beautifully Candid
    January 3, 2017 / 4:01 pm

    What a fun new year's celebration! I love the photo props and that backdrop! Your food looks great too! Happy New Year xo
    Beautifully Candid

  38. Kate at Green Fashionista
    January 3, 2017 / 4:25 pm

    Everything came out fabulous! Especially loving that last minute find at Marshalls for a wine bucket, and having extra bottles of prosecco is a great problem to have. Happy New Year sweet friend <3
    Green Fashionista

  39. Jenn
    January 3, 2017 / 4:42 pm

    It looks like it was a great time! I'd say you had a successful start to 2017!

  40. Kelsey @ The Peacock Roost
    January 3, 2017 / 4:51 pm

    Everything turned out so cute! Glad y'all had a good New Years!!

  41. Karly @ What Karly Said
    January 3, 2017 / 4:53 pm

    You killed it with this party! So fun! Also, I'm so jealous of your hair in these pictures, lol. It looks gorgeous!

  42. Meg Taylor
    January 3, 2017 / 5:19 pm

    These photos from your party are fantastic – I love the photo booth you set up πŸ™‚

    Meg, Borrowed Heaven

  43. Rebecca Jo
    January 3, 2017 / 5:30 pm

    Hosting really is an art form.
    The photo booth area is prefect. Everything looks so lovely.
    Is that wine/ice bucket medal? That will really keep things chilly. NICE!
    As usual – you look gorgeous lady.

  44. The Girl who Loved to Write
    January 3, 2017 / 5:33 pm

    So fun! You know how to ring in the new year in style!

  45. awhite
    January 3, 2017 / 5:36 pm

    What a FUN New Year's Eve! I love your decor + party favors- now THAT'S how you do it!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

  46. Carly
    January 3, 2017 / 6:00 pm

    You look so gorgeous! Everything turned out amazing– all of the apps look delicious and the photo booth area is so fun! What a great way to ring in the new year.

  47. Tess Felber_Sequins are the New Black
    January 3, 2017 / 8:18 pm

    Your hair and makeup looks amazing, you bombshell you!! Your 3 trips to the party store really paid off, the decor came out unreal and I LOVE that photo wall!!
    xx Tess | Sequins are the New Black

  48. Anonymous
    January 3, 2017 / 11:22 pm

    Perfect party Biana! Happy New Year! Keep up the good work with your blog, I enjoy reading it.

  49. Sparkles and Lattes
    January 3, 2017 / 11:32 pm

    Love all the scenes from your New Year's celebration. You look amazing! And the food looks so delicious!

  50. Emelia @ Dream Big and Buy the Shoes
    January 4, 2017 / 1:11 am

    What a fun party!! Looks like you were quite the hostess with the mostest from appetizers to decor and picture props! What a great way to celebrate the new year!

  51. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    January 4, 2017 / 3:10 am

    The group photos with the backdrop all came out gorgeous and shows that you had a fun group of friends! Love that you ended up making the salmon bites and all the other appetizers look delicious! Cheers to throwing a successful party to ring in 2017 (I wouldn't expect any less from you, Queen of party planning lol) and an even more successful year ahead with your blog and business! xoxo

  52. Shannon Jenkins
    January 4, 2017 / 3:55 am

    Girl you know how to throw a party! All of the apps look amazing and how cute is that photo area?! Happy New Year!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

  53. Unknown
    January 4, 2017 / 8:50 am

    Happy New Year! Your party looked fabulous – I love the little apps!

    Annessa
    seekingsunshine.com

  54. Julia
    January 4, 2017 / 10:05 am

    You are beautiful! Looks like a great party! Lovely photos!

  55. Lindsay's Sweet World
    January 4, 2017 / 6:28 pm

    What a fun party! Everything was so festive and pretty! And you look amazing in red! It's gorgeous with your hair color!

  56. Meghan @ I'm Fixin' To
    January 5, 2017 / 1:12 am

    Your party looked so fun and I love your cheese spread! xx, I'm Fixin' To

  57. Kristen @ See You In A Porridge
    January 5, 2017 / 9:01 pm

    oh looks like a fabulous time! love the wine bucket from marshalls and all the food look delish. love the little photo area as well, so much fun!

  58. Tanya Dufour
    January 6, 2017 / 1:54 am

    You did an amazing job! I love the set up and all the decorations. The photo backdrop was a great idea!