Monica Pederson's NYE Par-tay Tips

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New Year's Eve is the biggest, the best bash of the year and 2012 is the year to go all out. In order to thrown this epically fantastic party, Refinery has suggested that you follow the rules of Monica Pedersen from HGTV's Bang For Your Buck and House Hunters. She suggests everything from candle holders and flatware to hostess gifts and flowers. [Refinery]