As a dinner party host, it's important to find ways to take your gathering to the next level. Even if you make the best food in town, a dinner party is going to be more memorable if it has a theme. Here are a few themes that will take your next dinner party from normal to formal:

Parisian Party

Whether you've been to France or not, the country is known for its high-quality food and beautiful sights. If you're eager to provide your guests with an elegant, Paris-inspired dining experience, pull out your high-quality plates and dim the lights. You can serve Amuse-Bouches (appetizers) that include foods like cheese, olives, bread, and more. Be sure to end the party with a French dessert, like madeleines or macarons. To set the mood, play French music from a playlist online; your guests will feel like they're visiting Paris when they're visiting your apartment.

Roaring 20s Party

Books like F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby epitomize what it was like to be living in the 1920s—it was lavish and full of parties. If you're ready for a night of dancing, fancy clothes, and laughs, throw a Roaring 20s-themed party. For appetizers, you can serve deviled eggs and crab Rangoon, and for dinner, serve meatballs and greens. Few people know this, but meatballs gained popularity in America, in the 1920s. Channel the 1920s by hosting an elegant dinner party.

Fine Art Night

When you're looking for a fun activity for your dinner party, host a Fine Art Night.  You can make high-end food and paint with your guests. All you have to do is purchase several canvases and paint from a craft store, and once your guests arrive, you can paint based on a source image of your choice (or the group could use their imagination and make an abstract painting). While you're painting, you can sip champagne and eat foods like Oysters, Lobster, Risotto, or whatever other foods you think your guests would enjoy. At the end of the night, your guests will be fed and in possession of a beautiful, new painting.

It's always fun to host an upscale party that allows you and your friends to dress up, gather, and have fun. These elegant party ideas can become a reality in your Olympus Home. For more information about living in our apartments, contact us.