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If you are planning to throw a party that is livelier as well as different from others, but can’t think of anything that hasn’t been used at every party you’ve been invited to, read on.
Through the years, many themes have traditionally become popular party themes. Some of these can become extinct after a while, whereas others stay on and will continue to be used for hundreds of years.
Feng shui can help make your party a sure success provided you get the right things and place them at the right spots to create the right ambience and mood.
Feng shui says our surroundings affect us during every moment of the day, whether we are aware of it or not.
Similarly, when it comes to organising a party, feng shui can help you with all kinds of elements, from colours, textures, design, food to placement and everything in between.
Energy flow
You first need to follow the rules of nature and then become aware of your surroundings.
Wind and water are the symbols of flowing energy in the space and thus feng shui deals with these elements to harness this energy.
It is important to harness positive energy and let it flow in the free space. Feng shui removes obstacles from your path and allows positive energy to flow freely.
Ensure that while entering the party, no obstacles are kept at the entrance as they can obstruct the flow of energy.
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| A well-planned party. Telegraph picture |
Comfort zone
The next thing to do is set up the floor plan of the area where you will entertain your guests.
This depends on the amount of space available. If you divide your total party area, there are four points to concentrate on: entrance, bar, food, and music.
Each aspect is important and needs to be checked properly. Keep all these four points on separate lists and prepare for each one of them separately. Make sure there is enough open space for people to stand around and talk.
The open space created in the party area will help your guests to mingle right away. It will put them in their comfort zone for the course of the entire evening.
Set the bar
Feng shui suggests that you place the bar on the left side when you are standing with the entrance behind you.
The bar should be easily visible from the entrance. You can place the music either opposite the entrance or opposite to the bar.
Theme time
While decorating for your party, you must choose a theme according to which you may then choose the décor and types of elements to be used that can energise the party environment.
Remember, a wrong combination of elements, such as fire and water put together, or too much use of one element, can disrupt the whole idea of a fabulous party.
For example, too much of the colour red in the party theme can result in misunderstandings or uncooperative moods among the guests.
Too much of this colour can have the opposite effect to cosy and romantic. It’s is always better to be safe than sorry, so look for the guidance of a feng shui expert who can suggest to you a relevant theme.
Light up
Use proper lighting at your party. It will illuminate your party theme and even promote positive energy.
Badly thought out lighting can cause boredom and distraction, not to mention accidents.
Feng shui suggests you light different zones for their intended mood and use, and to turn down the lights as the evening wears on.
Lilting notes
Music is an essential element of a party as it increases the flow of energy and also sets the mood.
Feng shui principles can be used to decide the type of beats required to create your mood. The right music can create an everlasting experience.
Top tips
The host has to stay on top of things at all times and do some of the following needful tasks to keep the merriness flowing.
Introduce people with each other in a regular manner, serve guests with snacks and drinks, keep moving in the party and don’t get stuck at a single point, keep re-arranging things whenever necessary, adjusting the lights and music, etc.
Remember these guidelines while planning a party. A good party is all about perfect balance between the sweet and the savouries, the spicy and the salty, and also between different textures. By using these simple rules, you can create some memorable parties.
