An elegant and easy NYE table thanks to Canberra Outlet

Throw away the party hats and whistles, New Year’s Eve just got a LOT more sophisticated, thanks to the Canberra Outlet.

An old wives’ tale says you should start the new year how you intend to finish it – with a clean home, all washing washed, dried, ironed folded and put away, all by the stroke of midnight. We say to hell with that! We want to start the year surrounded by the ones we love, over good food and endlessly flowing champagne and cocktails.

Resident stylist Gerard Wilton – who showed us how to style our Christmas tables – is back to demonstrate how we can have an elegant but easy New Year’s Eve dinner at home with décor easily purchased from Canberra Outlet and food you can order to your door.

“In light of recent events, it looks like many of us will be spending our New Year’s Eves at home which, to be totally honest, I’m really looking forward to! It’s so intimate and gives everyone a chance to enjoy each other’s company” says Gerard.

“I love an elegantly casual grazing table that people can sit and converse around while slowing making their way through the piles of cold meats, cheese, fresh bread and crackers. This one here is from The Merchant’s Feast and can be delivered to your door on New Year’s Eve,” he adds.

“For the setting, this year I’m loving darker plates to reflect a more sophisticated look. Simple clean linens and napkins add a touch of class and break up the darker elements. Then let the food do the talking! Create vibrancy and texture with platters, fresh oysters, and beautiful fruits like passionfruit and pomegranates.”