NOW that Christmas is over, it's time to get ready to celebrate the grand finale of 2022.
And if you're planning to host a party, best keep reading, as a renowned etiquette expert has listed common decorations that will leave your guests with a rather tacky aftertaste.
Chatting exclusively with Fabulous, Grant Harrold, better known to his fans as The Royal Butler, revealed how to make your party more elegant.
And if you're a fan of a massive disco ball hanging from the ceiling, you might want to get rid of that as soon as possible…
Plastic champagne glasses
Plastic glasses often seem like the safest option – after all, if things get a little too boozy they won't break into hundreds of pieces.
However, the guru warned to steer clear of these.
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''Plastic is very last season and the times are changing!''
Grant urged: ''Please use fine bone china, Royal Doulton, glassware and either stainless steel or silver cutlery.
''This is the time to bring out the best and impress the neighbours so let that inner Mrs Bucket shine.''
Disco ball
''We must remember when hosting a New Years' Eve Party to keep things classy and sophisticated.
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''Let's avoid having a big flashy disco ball or anything similar unless, of course, we are hosting a new year's event in the Blackpool tower ballroom.''
Tinsel left, right and centre
We understand – it might be tempting to just remove the tinsel from your Christmas tree and use the shiny decoration for the 2023 celebrations.
But here, the expert reminded, a little goes a long way, and it's very easy to cross the line between fine and tacky.
''Tinsel has its time and place in the 70s and 80s but in the modern era let's avoid any tinsel or anything resembling this from our new years eve party after all.
''You are not Liberace hosting a 1970s new years eve party!
''Please also avoid wearing anything that may make you look like a 1970s Christmas tree!''
Party attire
Sharing his expertise, the etiquette guru noted: ''Hats with Happy New Year are acceptable as are party poppers.
''Let's avoid sunglasses indoors unless, of course, you think you are Anna Wintour.
''Please avoid sunglasses with Happy new year, as only Dame Edna can get away with these.''
Wishing Happy New Year
Knowing how to wish Happy New Year is just as important as hosting the party – and here, it's easy to go wrong, Grant said.
''Only wish each other a happy new year after midnight never before, and we can continue to say this for a few days.
''I personally recommend up to the first week of the new year so by the weekend of the 7th – 8th we can stop.
''After all, you wouldn't wish someone Merry Christmas in the middle of January, now would you?''
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