With the phrase "home party" beforea picture in the American style immediately appears in the mind's eye: the culprit of the celebration enters a dark room in which a bright light suddenly flashes, and relatives and friends with the exclamations "Surprise!" hand flowers and fall asleep with congratulations. Or another option: girlfriends in pajamas sit on beds, sip Martini, gossip and fool. Of course, you can remember the third, very common fragment of American films, where drunken youth dances to rumbling music, and then looks for free rooms in order to retire with a partner or partner for an unambiguous pastime. But this option we will not consider, because the question of how to arrange a party at home, I would like to answer uncommonly and give quite acceptable and understandable advice, which, in practice, will not be difficult to apply. Funny holidays are not necessary to spend only in a cafe, restaurant or in a country club. As the mood of the company depends on whether the hosts themselves know how to entertain guests and whether they want to have a great time, the external attributes and the place of the party are of secondary importance, although they can not be discarded. The undoubted "pluses" of home holidays are an opportunity:
- arrange everything in accordance with their own tastes and preferences;
- Ensure the presence of only those people who are pleasant to you;
- to invent appropriate entertainments, when there are no bored persons left;
- do not have a snap to the time and complete the holiday when you want.
But those of you who are thinking about the question,how to arrange a party in their own house or apartment, should be ready and to the inevitable "minuses". Among the most unpleasant moments of this holiday should be the need to allocate a decent space for the comfort of invited people, the hassle associated with preparing snacks and the subsequent washing of a mountain of dirty dishes, problems with neighbors if you are planning a steep party with loud music, and so on. Therefore, consider in advance, but are you ready for all these inconveniences and have good organizational skills, because a holiday at home requires constant control from the hostess, otherwise it will simply turn into a competition who will drink more. If you always suspected yourself of the hidden talents of the animator, then there is nothing to be afraid of. But it is still necessary to prepare in advance. And first of all it concerns the format of the planned holiday. 
A party in pajamas or girlish gatherings
A special atmosphere is always impregnated with cozy maidensgatherings, when several close friends meet at one of their homes to exchange news and leisurely conversations about women's affairs. Such parties are called "pajamas". Their charm in the spontaneity and lack of time-consuming preparation. After all, what do we girls need for a good mood? A bit of martini or a refreshing margarita on a summer evening, a mug of hot mulled wine in the frost, sweets, fruit and food, which can be ordered without any problems in a restaurant with home delivery. That's all the main components of the "pajama" party. Yes, one can not do without good music and a romantic film loved by everyone - this will help create a warm and intimate background. If you want to organize a themed party in such a casual style, let it be, for example, an evening of memories of the first love. All sorts of hearts, balloons, vivid flowers in vases and chilled champagne - these attributes will undoubtedly tune in to a romantic mood and give revelations the touchiness inherent in the feelings experienced at one time. And it does not matter what your friends will tell you - about the child's love of a classmate or serious interest in a more adult age. The main thing is for you and the guests to be comfortable and want to talk about the hidden things. Such a cute holiday is bribed by the absence of fancy toilets, because it is more convenient to sit on a bed in a nice cozy pajamas or glamorous negligee, babbling barefoot and wiping away tears of laughter without fear of smearing non-existent mascara. As entertainment, you can organize a small home photo session, make each other funny hairstyles, hold a fashion show and so on. Good friends will always find something to talk about, something to mourn and laugh. If you have never held such gatherings or take part in them, start a similar tradition in the circle of your friends. It certainly will have to their liking. And all the girl's pranks, foreseen by the "pajama" party, be sure to shoot on the video, so that later laugh together over the appearance of each other. It is likely that your successful gatherings will soon be repeated with someone from your friends. 
Noisy and crowded party
It is quite another matter if at homearrange a holiday for a large and motley youth company. Here, the hostess will need the whole arsenal of creativity, hospitality and imagination. Do not rush to wave your hands, imagining the need to cut the Olivier basin. Fortunately, American traditions of hosting guests perfectly adapt to the format of a noisy party at home. Therefore, instead of making a multi-storey menu with snacks, hot and dessert, ask where you can order a delicious pizza or fresh sushi, make a variety of different canapes, decorate the beautiful cheese plates and take care of the availability of fresh fruits. All this splendor is an excellent opportunity to set the table a la buffet. And even if you are happy to cook complex dishes and like to surprise visitors, do not be afraid to change the usual role for yourself and try to approach the issue of table layout easier. Mountains of unwashed dishes - it's not necessarily the costs, if you choose a beautiful disposable plates and bright napkins, because they can simply be discarded after the holiday. Of course, cheap white plastic is not the place at the party, but an alternative solution from eco-friendly cardboard in an interesting design can be to the taste of the guests. By the way, carried away simplification, remember: the dishes for drinks should not be replaced by anything else, because the ice champagne is much more pleasant to drink from the misted glass glass, and it is not customary to savor cognac from a cardboard cup in a decent society. The same applies to cutlery, such as knives and forks. "Hunting" for a ham in your own plate with a plastic "weapon" in your hands is not a pleasant sight. And thank you for this, none of the guests will not say. An important element of any holiday, arranged at home, is the correct lighting. Therefore, if you are preparing to receive a company in which they like to play poker or preference, then do not save on light bulbs. But a classy dance party can not be imagined without a club atmosphere. In this case, limit the sconce, the light of bright plafonds can be muffled by a homemade shade. And it is best to ask the senior representatives of your family whether the once popular luminaire with a colored revolving insert has not been lodged anywhere on the mezzanine - when turned on, it will throw beautiful glare on the walls, imitating disco light. 
Fun at a fun home party
In addition to dancing, guests are surely expecting from you andother entertainment. After all, boredom - this is the main enemy, which will have to be overcome so that the home holiday is a success. The easiest way to solve this issue, if you are puzzled by not just having a sit-round with a feast, but organizing a classy thematic party. In this case, entertainment will come to mind faster, because there will be a certain "binding". The field for choosing the theme of the holiday is huge: masks, Halloween, quest, cocktail on the beach and so on. Very interesting you can beat a party in retro style. Take as a basis the culture of the sixties, the eighties or the near nineties. What was fashionable in clothes then? What hairstyles were worn? What music sounded at the disco? And what was the main "highlight" of the table? Announce to the guests that the essential dress code is the once popular emerald and raspberry leggings for women and jeans-varenki for men (or something else according to the chosen period). Do not forget about the hair on the hair and plastic rings in your ears. Let already from the threshold of guests plunge into the right atmosphere under the influence of recognizable melodies. As entertainment it is possible to offer to play in "Monopoly", to dance incendiary lambada, to arrange competition of anecdotes, to remember and sing together retro-hits and so on. An excellent option - a party in the Japanese style. Dress code - kimono and appropriate hairstyles. Do not forget that there are guests at low tables, snacks and rolls are invariable as snacks, rice vodka, if desired, should be replaced by something more familiar, but plum wine for women is simply necessary. You can entertain guests with the help of a dance competition for the title of the best geisha, the contest "Whose Roll is more beautiful?", Competitions for making origami and so on. Let your guests try their hand at composing Japanese verses, try to pick up folk wisdoms from domestic folklore prepared for you by foreign proverbs prepared by you, play a selection of Russian-Japanese pairs of words (samurai, bouquet - ikebana, horseradish, and so on). If you are sure that your friends will take the idea with enthusiasm, try to arrange a party with the theme of the beauty contest, where women will be participants, and men - judges. Try to stick to the usual program, do not skip the defile in glamorous toilets, go to swimsuits and stage tricky questions. But also diversify the improvised show with ridiculous numbers. After all, your guests should be fun and interesting, then the holiday will be a hundred percent successful, and memories of it will be an inspiration for others wishing to organize a similar thematic party.
Important tips for home reception
Of course, it is better to rent a private house for a partyin a picturesque place, because there you can arrange a real feast with barbecue and barbecue. And loud music does not interfere with a very remote neighborhood. The rent of a spacious penthouse will also be no less advantageous, where the entire large group of friends will comfortably accommodate. But do not be discouraged if for a number of reasons you can not afford such a luxury. As mentioned above, entourage is secondary, but hospitality is really important. Therefore, if you approach the issue of organizing a holiday at home with the mind, then the usual "kopeck piece" is quite capable for one evening to be an excellent place for a fun conversation of friends, timed to a holiday. One-room apartment is not the best place for a large number of guests, because the crowded table is nothing compared to how people feel afterwards. Therefore, measure the size of the room and the number of guests. Do not forget to free space from unnecessary things. If the hanger in the hallway in the warm season piles winter and demi-season clothing, then take her to the closet, because guests need somewhere to hang raincoats, blouses and windbreakers. In the bathroom should lie a new piece of soap or stand a bottle of liquid and hang some clean towels, and on the balcony put a pair of ashtrays. Do not miss the extra roll of toilet paper. The issue with slippers is more difficult to solve, because if there are a lot of guests, they will not be enough for everyone. In summer, you can remove the existing carpet and allow guests to stay in the street shoes, after wiping it on a wet rag, but in winter you will have to walk barefoot. Since at parties someone is sure to shed something, provide for paper towels and damp sponges. If any of the guests stay with you, it is better to immediately determine for him or her bed and prepare a set of bed linen. Does the house have pets? It is better to isolate them for a while, so that the cat or dog will not have indigestion due to the generosity of the guests, and excessive caress and an uncontrollable desire to cuddle "fuzzy" does not cause the last stress. Despite the above warnings and useful tips, to provide absolutely everything will not succeed. Therefore, be prepared for possible "losses" in the form of a broken statuette, a broken chair or leaking tank. Perhaps one of the guests will overestimate their strength and unwittingly will be among your guests until the morning, and neighbors will knock on the battery because of too loud music. But whatever it is, try to get pleasure from the arranged holiday and brightly "ignite". We advise you to read:
