New Year's Eve party ideas

From a cool cocktail evening to fun with the kids, the right accessories will make this New Year's Eve party one to remember

Set the mood with music

Your musical choices are as important as your decorations - you want to get the party underway with music that sets the tone for your night.

Add playlists to your iPod - from disco classics to chilled tunes for later in the evening - and create a backdrop to your guests' chatter and latest dance moves.

You could also get your guests to bring their music along, too, to make the event even more personal. Set up a little DJ area in the corner, and prevent those potential moments of awkward silence... random shuffle will always bring up a talking point!

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Create a DJ corner and let your iPod playlists set the mood