Hey friends! Long time, no blog posts, amiright? Well, things are about to change on my part! My life has been pretty crazy the last few months, but don’t worry – I’m hoping to share soon! For now, I’m teamed up with Wayfair to share with you: A Homebody’s Guide to New Years Eve!

I can’t be the only one who sets unrealistic expectations for New Year’s Eve, ones that include a sparkly dress, late night dinner and a midnight kiss surrounded by fireworks? The reality is, every year I end up bundled up on my sofa having just as much fun and my legs are a whole lot warmer because, duh….sweatpants. Whether you’re planning on inviting friends or ringing in the new year solo, here are a few of my steps to a successful night in!

Step One: Get Cozy & Creative

It’s a fact that the best nights in involve comfy clothes and warm blankets. Why not get creative and build a fort with  fairy lights while you’re at it? Light some candles and cuddle up on a floor pillow! Setting up the ambience is key.

Step Two: Drink Up & Document It

I’m a sucker for speciality drinks! I love making flavoured hot drinks and sipping them from my cute mugs. For New Years Eve, I suggest picking up some of your favourite champagne or sparkling juice to pop at midnight. We just got these stemless wine tumblers for Christmas and I can’t wait to put them to use! I also suggest, taking photos to commemorate the occasion! I try to take a polaroid every holiday and leave it on display until the next year. It’s a fun way to document special memories and they make cute home decor.

Step Three: Play & Laugh

Cuddle up and watch a comedy or play a game! Regardless, it’s important to head into the New Year laughing! We love playing strategy games like  4 in a Row or chess. We’re also planning on getting a dart board for our basement soon! I think it’s going to be a great addition to our growing games collection, plus a little friendly competition never hurt nobody!

Step Four: Reminisce & Dream

This is probably my favourite and most important step for a successful New Years Eve! Every year, I love to look back on what I did during the year and make a list of my highlights. I usually go through my photos with Spencer and we find ourselves laughing at how ‘different’ we were 12 months earlier! If you scrapbook, this would be a great time to pick out your favourite photos for your next project. I also love to make a list of my goals and things I’d like to do in the next year, places I’d like to travel, etc.

Step Five: Pucker Up!

Weather you stay up until midnight, or find yourself drifting off at 10pm, make sure you set aside time to smooch your special someone! You’ve most likely been through a lot this past year and deserve to seal it with a kiss.

I hope you enjoyed this post, be sure to check out the Wayfair blog for more ways to celebrate. Happy New Year!

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