No time, no money, no ideas…we all know the challenges you’re faced with when you’ve decided to host a holiday party. Delicious foods, close friends and beautiful surroundings are essential to any holiday celebration, but it's the unexpected details that give a party its own special style.

You may think you need a personal caterer and a trust fund to pull off an impressive event. Whether you’re a first time host or have been throwing the same party for years, we all want our guests to relax, enjoy themselves…and think it took weeks to whip up an elegant get-together when, in reality, it was much simpler! Kristina Vanni is here with tips to make your next holiday soiree an affair to remember -- from imaginative place settings to stylish drinks to delectable dishes to stylish home décor that are right for you, for your home and for your guests!

Award-winning cook and culinary critic, Kristina Vanni has appeared on the nationally televised CBS Sunday Morning, the Mike and Maty Show, the Pillsbury Bake-Off Special and PBS. Her food experience extends worldwide from Australia to France to Finland. In Australia Kristina served as the food and wine correspondent for the CBS travel special “Aussie Week” and in France as a contributing writer to a distinguished Paris based culinary website. Kristina’s award-winning creative recipes have been published in magazines and cookbooks from Better Homes and Gardens to Pillsbury. Other recent culinary honors include the Grand Prize in Martha Stewart's Everyday Food contest, and the Grand Prize in the American Lamb "Get Your Grill On" Contest.

Set the Mood for Food
-Use unscented candles for ambiance-and the smell won’t compete with the food
-Lyric-free classical or jazz tunes are perfect for an elegant atmosphere
-Pick a unique color scheme for a great, easy and affordable touch

Serves you Right…
-Make sit down dinner elegant with personally portioned soufflé dishes
-Make a signature beverage for the event instead of a pricey fully-stocked bar
-Create a simple centerpiece with ornaments, overturned wine glasses and tea lights

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