2013 is Near in Fairfax County

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Happy New Year!

2013 is right around the corner and is one of my favorite times of the year as it is so hopeful and full of new beginnings.  Lots of planning and goal setting for the coming year and 2013 is only going to be better for real estate and the economy.  

Every year I throw a party in our home in Fairfax County and do some traditional things and always try to incorporate some new trends.  Here are some things to do or remember when you host a New Year’s Celebration.  

I always start with a theme and go from there.  A trendy theme this year  but also a classic is using clocks as décor and classic color themes of black, white, silver and gold.   So, this year I am going to use gold as the main color, as gold is also a popular décor color for 2013. 

Everyone loves mini sized items.  A cute and trendy idea is to take Mini Moet & Chandon Champagne Bottles and place them in ice with the name of your guest to toast the New Year with!  Always have the noise makers and toss some gold glitter on table cloths.

For the food stick with small and simple.  You can also use some fun items that are traditional New Year’s Foods.  Such as black eyed peas for luck and prosperity.  Any type of green like collards, kale or cabbage which symbolizes money and the more greens one eats the larger one's fortune next year.  There are also bad luck food traditions such as lobster because they walk backwards could lead to setbacks.  Chicken is also discouraged because the bird scratches backwards, which could cause regret or dwelling on the past.

Don’t forget goodie bags to take along when your guest leave.  Some nice items are 2013 planners, alarm clocks, goal setters, journal etc.  Get creative but try to stay in your theme and always have a stocked bar!

Wanting to go out on the town for New Years Eve?  Take a look at these festivities in our area:  http://dc.about.com/od/newyearseve/a/NewYearsEve.htm

Not in our area?  Here are some major events around the globe:  

http://blog.discoversd.com/san-diego-nightlife-blog/2013-new-years-eve-parties-san-diego.html

Got little one’s and want to spend New Year’s Day out and about?  

Check out these great events going on the D.C. area:  http://dc.about.com/od/hoildaysseasonalevents/tp/NewYearsDay.htm

As the new year comes I hope you celebrate the past year and what's going to come.  Spend it with one's you care about and as always be safe!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

Earle Whitmore
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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