What makes a great dinner party? Besides food, drinks, and friends, what are the easiest ways to set a dinner party atmosphere? Here are our top 5 tips for setting a cozy dinner party atmosphere; these are all really simple things — you may do them too without even thinking about them, but if not, it's definitely time to start!
1. Dim the lights: While we know many of you maybe don't have dimmers attached to each light, the main rule here is no harsh overhead lighting. If you're not able to dim, use the non-overhead lighting at your disposal - lamps!
2. Light Candles: This typically goes hand in hand with dimming the lights as candles are the easiest way to add that warm glow to any room! Not to mention, if you wanted to add a signature scent to the evening, a scented candles does the trick!
3. Music that matches the vibe: As anyone who has followed us for a little while will know - we're all about setting the tone with music. We find it to be the ultimate way to create the atmosphere you're trying to achieve. Whether you just want something mellow for the background, or something more fun for a cocktail party - putting the work in to find or create the perfect playlist always pays off. If you didn't already know, we created our very own entertaining mixes that you'll find on our website! Link in bio!!
4. Use real fabric/cloth instead of paper of plastic: Skip the paper plates, or disposable tableclothes, you want guests to feel welcome and at home. The only time we opt for the latter is if we're eating outdoors!
5. Amp up the coziness:During the cold winter months we love to turn up the heat a bit - literally! You'll always find a fire on in the living room, and we bring out a few blankets & shalls incase anyone is feeling particularly chilled. It's all about making sure guests are comfortable!!
