by Lauren Morris of Stamp 48

The presents are opened, the hot chocolate has been consumed, and the once piney-fresh tree is looking a little dry. After all the preparation that goes into the holidays, it’s time for round two just a week after Christmas! New Years Eve: a time to pull out your shiny baubles and way-too-high heels and create festive merriment with your friends. Even if you aren’t going for a night out on the town, there’s no reason not to throw a high-class fête for a few of your closest loved ones.

Throw up some sparkly garland, do your hair in a stylish chignon, whip together a few roasted cranberry-clove champagne cocktails, serve in your finest flutes, and you have instant glam! Just try to make it to midnight! Above is a sampling of some Etsy glam to get your ideas flowing:

1. IndependentReign 2. BDVintage 3.  theCopperPoppy 4. Booptey Lu 5.  Ink and Iron 6. KristinaMarie 7. wendyhammerdesigns 8. bpoetic 9. DiBAjewelry

Lauren Morris is a new contributor to Oh My! Handmade-welcome! Look for her articles monthly and be sure to visit www.stamp48.com to learn more.