Resolutions: Eat Clean Food

Dear Readers,

Need I say it? Choose local and organic -- for many more healthy years to come!

More to come in 2008! Have a stylin' New Year!

xox

Bring in the New Year: Mini Milkshakes

Kids will flip over fancy little milkshakes. Blend your fav gelato (or ice cream) and locally-produced milk. Then simply serve in your favorite shot glasses, like these from salviati. So cute!

{ For an over-the-top experience, kids can add a dot of whipped cream on top. Then, cut plastic straws into thirds, stick into the mini shakes, and serve! }

Bring in the New Year: I Scream!

Oh my.
Oh my.

While you and your fabulous friends are sipping sake, the wee ones can delight in their own ice cream -- I mean, GELATO -- bar. Hello!

Jealous? Make them share the Zabaione, Strawberry, and Lemon Curd from Ciao Bella. Or just keep the Pomegranate Champagne sorbetto to yourselves!

Fun with the Family: Beautiful Fish

It has to be the right time for added responsibility, but if you're looking for a collection of gorgeously quiet pets, consider getting beta fish (all the same color, each in its own bowl). Place them in a straight line down the center of your table. The kids will love them. The look is so modern. And, seriously, what a flourish for your sake bash!

Food/Fashion: Runner for Sake's Sake

How perfect is this silky runner (and love the koi!) for your sake party? Inspired! From Gump's.

It Idea: New Year's Sake Party

And here's the Riedel sake glass which will let the nuances of the sakes soar! How fun is this?!

It Idea: New Year's Sake Party

Then add a collection of these Sake candles, from fresh, to create a modernly chic atmosphere. So hot!

It Idea: New Year's Sake Party

Champagne (and local sparking wines) are treasured stand-bys for thundering in the new year, but why be ordinary?

This year have a sake bar! Zexy! Include premium sakes with varying characteristics -- and try them all! (Chilled is best.)

Joto Sake produces lovely eco-sakes. So cool.

Bring in the New Year: Betsey Johnson Rules

Nothing says sassiness like Betsey Johnson's sweet frocks! Perfect for your New Year's bash! (Bonus! As saucy as these are, these dresses won't break the bank.)