Sandra Lee semi-homemade

Special occasions call for glitz and glamour, so go all out. Make a festive backdrop by tacking silver lame to the walls and attaching strands of silver disco ball beading (Available at most party stores). Give plain white plates pizzazz with silver chargers and a veil of silver mesh netting draped over each place setting. Sprinkle the table with iridescent glitter, add iridescent white tea candles in clear votives, and scatter silver ball ornaments and slivered almonds around the table.

Sparkling New Year's

Special occasions call for glitz and glamour, so go all out. Make a festive backdrop by tacking silver lame to the walls and attaching strands of silver disco ball beading (Available at most party stores). Give plain white plates pizzazz with silver chargers and a veil of silver mesh netting draped over each place setting. Sprinkle the table with iridescent glitter, add iridescent white tea candles in clear votives, and scatter silver ball ornaments and slivered almonds around the table.

Centerpiece

The best-dressed tables are wearing a head-turning centerpiece of fashionable white feathers. It's easy to make: Sprinkle a tall, clear vase with iridescent glitter; fill it two-thirds with rock salt, and insert 10 to 12 white plume feathers.

Favors

Use Super Glue (R) to attach rhinestones to white tented place cards; spell out guests' initials for extra glitz. Napkins are nattily dressed in black bow ties for men and rhinestone tiaras for women. (Tiaras are available at most accessory stores.)