As we all know, 2021 has been a year for the ages, and while there are lessons and moments of gratitude to reflect upon, our editors at VERANDA are so looking forward to welcoming 2022. Of course, celebrating any sort of special occasion or holiday looks a little bit different these days. So even though we will be celebrating within our own households or with a small group of close friends rather than attending a large dinner party, ball, or soirée, there's no reason to set aside the pomp and circumstance of a proper New Year's Eve celebration.
In fact, after this year's events, isn't it all the more reason to pull out all the stops? We've gathered the glassware, accessories, and decor for making this intimate evening a party to remember.
Start the evening with liquor bottles and bitters corralled in a beautiful red leather tray on the bar, before they are all pulled out during the revelry of the party.
What better way to set a festive mood than to set each place setting with a party cracker? These paper creations are a chic way to honor an age-old tradition.
The beautiful palm and lotus detailing on this silver, Empire-style serving piece makes it a smart addition to a cocktail table and a pretty way to display party snacks.
Inspired by the dapper jackets worn by the bartenders at Napoleon House, these festive toile numbers are sure to kick off conversation while guests wait for a cocktail.
Constructed from muslin glass, cut by hand, and designed in 1925 with help from architect Oswald Haerdtl, these mesmerizing Champagne flutes are ultrachic and look even more inviting when filled with bubbly.
Handmade in Italy and featuring a small beaded design near the base, this silver vase is the epitome of elegance. Trail several filled with winter roses down a dining table for a stunning holiday centerpiece.