Use surprise accents-from beads for texture to polka dots, your own photo wall
1 PLATES IN MUTED CONTRASTING tones and shapes evoke creative elegance. Use note cards as guest place cards (use double-sided tape to seal the side). Add quirky touches to the décor with unexpected elements such as ceramic balls, birds or silver noise makers. (Plates, ceramic ball, and decorative bird from NEST Jupiter; silver noise maker from National Book Store, Glorietta 5)

2 Attach a band of ribbon that matches your theme around glass votives. Rest the glass votives on glass containers for height and spread them as décor on the table or around the home. For flair, fill glass containers with glass marbles. (Glass marbles from Cereo, Greenbelt 5; glass containers from NEST Jupiter)

3 Decorate a big glass vase with feather boas, and ceramic and glass balls. Put party poppers covered in decorative paper, colored party blowers and noise makers for guests to use. (Feather boas from Club Princess, Bonifacio High Street; party blowers and poppers from Landmark Makati)

4 Create a dramatic tablescape with visual texture. Use round placemats in varying colors, vases of different shapes and heights. Add sparkle by spreading crystal stones and flat beads all over the table. (Vases and placemats from NEST Jupiter; crystal beads from Carolina?s, Glorietta 5)

5 Use giant votive candles as table centerpiece. (White votive candle from Cereo, Greenbelt 5)

6 Use metallic bangles as napkin rings or create one by attaching a sequined appliqué and a feather to black hair elastic. (Bangles from NEST Jupiter; sequined appliqué and feather from Carolina?s, Glorietta 5)

7 Design your own photo wall. Select a corner in the house where you can take photos of guests. Add a nice chair for props that guests can wear for a theme photo. Use sticker appliqué or curtain as backdrop. (Feather boa from Club Princess, Bonifacio High Street; feather headband by Bonne Head Candy; D.I.Y. bowtie from ribbon; lace glove and glass pearls from Landmark Makati; hat from SM Makati)

8 Champagne bottle-shaped candles are the perfect thank you tokens for a New Year party. Place them in glass votives with glass marbles or beads and tiny musical instruments. (Champagne candle from NEST Jupiter)

9 Polka dots for prosperity. Dandy dotted plates with wine glass holders are convenient cocktail accessories to have. (Cocktail plates from NEST Jupiter)