Party decorations can either be really over the top (and really expensive), or they can be affordable yet still have an impact on the party itself. Most people who are throwing a party want party decorations that will leave their guests with an impression, but don’t cost an arm and a leg. Here are four simple party decorations that will help pull your shindig together.

1. Banners Or Garlands

Deck the walls and the ceiling with banners or garlands to immediately set the stage for a party. Whether you’re having a birthday party, a wedding or baby shower or a holiday party, a coordinating banner or garland will define the space for the party and create the mood.

2. Coordinating Tablescapes

Almost all parties have food involved. At casual parties, the food usually goes on display on a table somewhere easily accessible so guests can mingle and sample the far. At formal parties, the dinner is usually served at a traditional dining table setting. Either way, party decorations that include coordinating tablescapes will make a huge impact on the look and feel of your party. Choose a high quality tablecloth and set the table with coordinating tableware. Use the color scheme of your party when creating your tablescape to keep your party looking polished.

3. Chair Decorations

If you’re hosting a formal party, a chair cover is in order, but if you’re going casual, a simple ribbon or well placed, small flower bouquet will also work. Use your imagination and get creative with things that you can tie to the chairs at your party to coordinate with your tablescape.

4. Balloons

Unless you’re having a very sophisticated and formal party, balloons can be a fun and colorful addition to your party decorations. Tie several balloons together and place each “balloon bouquet” at a strategic place in the party area to add the finishing touch to your party.

While it’s easy to let party planning get overwhelming, if you keep the party decorations simple and affordable, you can still make an impact on your guests without adding additional stress or cost.

A tablecloth doesn’t always have to go on a table to be attractive – in fact, you can use a tablecloth a number of different ways! Here are 5 unique ways to use a tablecloth that do not include setting the table!

1. Wall Art

Many beaded or embroidered tablecloths seem too pretty to cover up with dishes. Instead, sew a loop in the top of the tablecloth for a dowel rod, run it through and hang the rod and attached tablecloth on the wall as a tapestry!

2. Curtains

You may not be able to find curtains for your home that fit your personal style, but what if you’ve found a tablecloth that seems like it would make the perfect living room drapes? Why not turn a tablecloth into perfect living room drapes then? Sew a loop large enough for your curtain rod, or use rings to attach the tablecloth to the curtain rod.

3. Photo Backdrop

Don’t want to head to the photographer for a family photo? Have a friend use their digital camera (or yours) to stage some at home photography, using a gorgeous tablecloth as a backdrop! Just tack the cloth to the wall and stand or sit in front of it for pictures. Just make sure to crop the picture afterwards so you see only the backdrop behind you!

4. Throw Blanket

If you’re handy with a sewing machine, you can easily transform a tablecloth into a beautiful throw blanket by sewing a coordinating fabric onto the back of the cloth. Toss over a chair or sofa and voila!

5. Headboard Cover

This idea doesn’t even include sewing! Simple drape a rectangular tablecloth over a rectangular headboard and you’ve got an instant update to your bedroom decor with very little effort!

Don’t assume that you have to use a tablecloth only on your table. Consider it a large piece of fabric and use your creativity to find other things you can do with your favorite tablecloths!

The color scheme of your wedding is what helps make it a personal endeavor for both you and your groom. You can choose colors that are personal to you for some reason, or you can create a color scheme based on the season you’re having your wedding in or the look and feel you want to convey. Once you’ve chosen your colors, however, it can be difficult to figure out how to incorporate those into your wedding ceremony and reception. Here are a few easy ways to turn your wedding decor color scheme ideas into reality.

Floral Decorations

You will likely have flowers at both your ceremony and your reception, and floral decorations and arrangements are a great way to work your chosen color scheme into your wedding decor. For example, if you’ve chosen vibrant red, white and satiny black for a formal wedding, you may want to use red roses with white snapdragons or stephanotis flowers, accented by black ribbon for the bouquets. Recycle your bouquet and the bouquets of the bridesmaids by using them as centerpieces for your reception tables. Simply have a vase filled with water waiting on the tables for the bouquets!

Tablecloths & Chair Accents

Apart from flowers, you may be wondering how to really punch up the color at your wedding reception. Bold and colorful tablecloths are an excellent option, and allow you to create your color scheme easily, without having to put a lot of color elsewhere at your reception. For example, if you’ve chosen rich browns and earthy greens for your wedding, you may want to use sage green tablecloths, accented with brown placemats. You can also mix and match, alternating colors of tablecloths and placemats. For a brown and green wedding, you may want to alternate green tablecloths with brown placemats and brown tablecloths with green placemats.

Bridesmaid Dresses

Of course, bridesmaid dresses are often in the bride’s primary color choice. This is a great way to set the color scheme for both the wedding ceremony and the reception, since your bridesmaids will be at both. Consider doing shading with your bridesmaids dresses, and having some bridesmaids wear lighter and darker shades of the color you’re going for. Shading is also a technique that can be used throughout your wedding to create depth and multiple hues, as opposed to a monochromatic two or three color wedding decor color scheme.

When incorporating color into your wedding, just use your creativity and follow your heart! This day is all about you, after all!

Decorating your dining room doesn’t have to be as expensive as it looks. You can still make a huge impact and totally change the look and feel of your dining room without spending a lot of money – you just have to know what items to buy that will make the most of the money you do spend. Here are some ways to decorate your dining room if you’re on a budget and can’t afford to go big.

1. Craft Your Own Dining Room Table Centerpiece

Instead of spending a lot of money on a pre-made dining room table centerpiece, get your Martha Stewart on and craft your own! It’s not at all difficult – a visit to your local craft store will provide you with all the supplies, and with a little hot glue, anything can happen. It can be as intricate as a hand painted ceramic dish, or as simple as inserting a mix of color coordinated silk flower stems into a pretty vase. Use your creativity!

2. Purchase A Luxurious Tablecloth And Placemat Set

If you are going to spend any amount of money decorating your dining room, you want to put that money where it counts. You want whatever you buy to be the thing that makes the most impact. You can achieve this by purchasing a luxurious, bold tablecloth and placemat set. This will set the stage for anything else you put on your table, and if you buy nothing else, a brightly colored, well made tablecloth and placemat set will give the entire dining room a different atmosphere.

3. Decorate With Stuff You Already Have

Do you have a pretty candy dish that you keep in the living room? Toss the candy and fill it with the fruits and vegetables that you normally buy, and display it in your dining room. Move a candle from your bedroom to the dining room and light it during dinner, or use some throw pillows as chair cushions. When you get innovative and use your imagination, anything can happen!

Don’t be afraid to do something drastic to change the style of your dining room. It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to make a big impact and give your home a fresh, new feel to it!

Since launching Banarsi Designs to the public on October 4th, 2012, we have been quite involved in continuing making improvements to enhance the shopping experience for everyone. As we continue to grow, our goal has always been focused and will continue to focus around our customers to provide a wonderful shopping experience.

With that said, we are super excited to announce that we have officially opened our doors to accept orders and transactions on our website from Canadian customers.

We have upgraded our online commerce platform and are now accepting all common credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and AMEX) for all transactions. In terms of shipping carriers, we will be using First Class Mail International for most orders to Canada as we found it to be the most affordable and convenient.

If you are located in Canada and are interested in placing an order with us, please take your time to read our updated shipping policy and review our terms and conditions. As we continue to grow, our plan is to expand into new International markets.

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Sweet 16 decorations can be difficult to come up with, for the simple fact that teenagers are often so finicky about what they like and don’t like – and their preferences can change from day to day! Make planning your 16 year old’s bash easy by using any of these three sweet 16 decorations to make her party the best she’s ever had.

1. Choose A Color Theme

A color theme doesn’t technically fall under “sweet 16 decorations,” but for any girl, a color coordinating party is nothing short of fabulous. So before you go out and purchase anything for the big shindig, make sure you’re operating within a chosen color scheme first. The most popular color scheme for a sweet 16 birthday party is pink and black, and you’ll find lots of decor in these two colors – however, you can use any color combination your teen would like.

2. Create Stunning Tables

Lend an air of sophistication and enchantment to a sweet 16 birthday party by creating stunning tables – almost as though you were decorating for a wedding reception. Go with color coordinating tablecloths and tableware, and choose centerpieces that are fun and over the top. Skip the plastic tablecloths and go with something a little nicer, like shimmering or beaded fabrics, for an extra dose of glamour.

3. Glitter And More Glitter

It’s a birthday party for a 16 year old girl. There simply has to be glitter and lots of it! Confetti, sparkling banners, disco balls and anything else that reflects light will take her party from “cool” to “WOW!”

The ultimate secret in choosing what to get for her sweet 16 decorations is just thinking like a teenage girl! And of course, getting to know your child, what they like and what they don’t. Just stick to those two guidelines and use your creativity, and you’ll be hosting a sweet 16 party that they’ll never forget!

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and you may be searching for just that perfect romantic idea that will sweep your partner off their feet. Instead of taking them out to dinner at a restaurant (hello, cliche!) consider cooking a special Valentine’s Day dinner at home, complete with romantic lighting and delectable food. Your partner will truly appreciate your efforts, and you’ll definitely enjoy avoiding the date crowds. Here’s how to have a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner at home.

1. Prepare A Great Menu

The food is definitely one of the most important aspects of hosting a dinner at home, and the food needs to take center stage. Spend some time doing research on what you can make, and don’t even consider anything that you or your partner cook at home on a regular basis. Even though you’re eating at home, you want it to look, feel and taste different from the norm. Prepare a meal with different courses, including an appetizer, a salad, a main course and a dessert.

2. Set The Table

The table at which you’re going to have your meal needs to be set up to foster a romantic environment. Strip off your old tablecloth and place a luxurious red or pink tablecloth purchased specially for the occasion to create a new and different atmosphere. Complete the look with coordinating table placemats and napkins, and of course, don’t forget the candles!

3. Plan For After Dinner Activities

While your Valentine’s Day dinner is going to be the main event, you want to make sure you have some after dinner activities planned as well. Rent a romantic movie and have a “movie night” at home, or skip the dessert at home and go out for ice cream. Be creative! You don’t have to stay inside all night, or you can do just that. It’s up to you!

Indian wedding decorations are becoming more and more popular, and many couples are choosing to either incorporate small Indian themed touches into their traditionally decorated wedding, or they are opting to have an entirely Indian themed wedding ceremony or reception. Either way, you want to make sure your Indian wedding decorations look authentic! Here are three ideas to help get you started.

1. Create An Indian Themed Altar Or “Mandap”

Create an altar that radiates authentic Indian charm by using lots of Indian-made fabric over a covered structure with pillars that the bride and groom will stand under during their nuptials. This is traditionally known as a “mandap” and can be the single most gorgeous attraction at an Indian themed wedding. Drape the fabric in lots of layers around the pillars and over the top of the mandap, and complete with gorgeous bouquets of fragrant flowers. Popular Indian colors for a mandap include white, gold, purple, red and pink.

2. Use Richly Colored Tablecloths At Your Reception

Instead of going with your traditional white or ivory tablecloths at an Indian themed wedding reception, opt for decorative tablecloths in richer colors. Bold colors like red or gold, or even blue or green can make a huge impact on your reception and set the backdrop for simple, affordable centerpieces. Select tablecloths with exceptional details like hand beading or metallic embroidery for an ultra authentic Indian look at your wedding reception.

3. Hanging Crystalsb

Hanging crystal garlands are popular Indian wedding decorations that can easily add flair and excitement to both the wedding ceremony and the reception. You can add them to the mandap in addition to Indian fabric and flowers, or you can hang them over the bride and groom’s table at the reception. Crystal garlands are exceptionally versatile and can be used in any way you can imagine!

When incorporating Indian wedding decorations into your ceremony and reception, remember to honor your own style and allow your decorations to reflect your personality. That will truly make it a day to remember!

New Year’s Eve is quickly approaching and if you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party, you might be challenged with how to decorate affordably while still making a huge impact on your guests. Fortunately, it can be done! Here’s how:

Focus On The Decor Surrounding The Food/Drinks

We all know that parties are about the food and drinks, and a New Year’s Eve party is no different – especially when it comes to the drinks! Since almost everyone at your party is going to be gathered around where the food and drinks are, this is where you’re going to want to put most of your decorating budget at. Spring for a fun and colorful tablecloth in black or a metallic color like gold or silver to set the backdrop, and use coordinating cups, plates and silverware. Add a glitzy centerpiece and you’re done!

Use Balloons

Balloons are usually reserved for birthday parties, but they’re exceptionally inexpensive and can really punch up a New Year’s Eve party! Purchase a pack or two of color coordinating balloons and have them filled with helium at your local florist, tying long curling ribbon on the end of each balloon. Simply let them float to the ceiling wherever you’re hosting your New Year’s Eve party and the area will be instantly transformed without spending a lot of money.

Give Guests Hats, Funny Glasses Or Other Party Favors

The great thing about New Year’s Eve parties is that it’s customary to wear glittering hats and headbands that have cardboard numbers on springs to ring in the new year. These can often be purchased in bulk and can be passed out to guests as they arrive for your party. Even though your guests are wearing the decor, it will still add to the overall look and feel of your party, getting everyone excited and creating the perfect “party” atmosphere!

By choosing New Year’s Eve decorations that make the most impact, you don’t have to spend a lot of money. But no matter how you choose to decorate your New Year’s Eve party, remember to have fun, stay safe and drink responsibly.

1. Bedding Sets

Of course, since the bed is the primary focus of any hotel room (and the reason that the customer is booking the room), you’ll want to make sure that you address bedding sets first, before addressing any other hotel room decor. Choose quality, decorative bedding sets that will be noticed as soon as the customer walks in the door of their room. If you’re going for a luxury look, select bedding with fine details like embroidery or beading. Make sure you choose a color that goes with the overall decor scheme in the room, although it doesn’t necessarily have to match perfectly. If your hotel features warm colors and rich wood tables and chairs, opt for a bedding set in a warm, coordinating color. The same goes with cool colors – if you have lots of metal accents or are going for a “modern” look, cool colors are your best option.

2. Table Decor

Most hotel rooms will have a table in them of some sorts, be it a large round table, an entryway table or a night table. Don’t make the mistake of under decorating your tables or leaving them bare in an effort to make “bare” synonymous with “clean looking.” A bare table will leave guests feeling like the room is underfurnished. Instead, decorate with an elegant tablecloth, table runner or even a night table placemat depending on what type of tables you have in your hotel rooms. This will make the room feel more home like but with a luxury flair, making guests want to stay again and again. Finish with a lamp and a complimentary bowl of mints or candies and you’re set.

Don’t underestimate the power of the right decor when it comes to putting together the look you want for your hotel rooms. Guests appreciate well furnished and aptly decorated rooms, and in turn, your hotel business will flourish.