[bc_video video_id="6284363870001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] There is nothing more festive than getting your family and friends together over the holidays for a potluck! Here's how to pull off a successful and of course beautifully styled potluck table. Start with a List  Make a list - whether it’s on Whatsapp, in an email, or a private Facebook group, have everyone sign up for a dish to make sure you don’t end up with a table full of the same thing. To make it even easier, create a list of categories like appetizers, sides, mains, and desserts. Organize a Theme  I love a theme, whether it’s for the food or the styling!  You could request your mom’s best casserole, or even just ask guests to come up with a punny name for their dish. If you aren’t into a theme for the food, focus your attention on a theme, or colour scheme for decorating the table itself. I went for this winter wonderland theme. We have this gorgeous expandable dining table from Mobilia, paired with the natural wood chairs. The light, natural tone sets the scene for the whole look. I think that a potluck table still deserves a centrepiece. You can go BIG because you don’t have to worry about seeing across the table. I combined layers of greenery, white roses and thistles, from Fiori Oakville in this oversized basket. The basket is unexpected and adds even more height and presence than a vase. I have layered in greenery across the table to add to the natural look. Prepare the Table Matters  Whether your guests are lining up for firsts, seconds or thirds, you want everything to be within easy reach. Organize in this order around the table:

1. Plates
2. Main course (large platters, soup tureen or pot, etc.)
3. Side dishes (have serving spoons with each one)
4. Condiments/sauces/gravy
5. Dinner rolls
6. Cutlery (you don’t want to have those in your hand while trying to fill your plate. Laying them out flat across a plate makes them easier to grab)
7. Napkins
8. Glassware

My dinnerware and serving pieces, from Canadian company Fable in this beautiful speckled white ceramic, showcase the food to be the stars of the table. I love that they are devoted to becoming a zero-waste company! Visualize the Table  You want to style at different heights to make it visually interesting, and also because you can layer more on the table. For example, layer the textures, such as platters and trays mixed with natural elements.

[bc_video video_id="6284360602001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] This is my mom's recipe, it's easy to cook and leaves almost no mess! Everyone loves a dumpling and almost every culture has a variation of it. This is a great way to share our different cultures – I have so many in my family and it's perfect for a potluck!

  [bc_video video_id="6284361956001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] These cannoli cones will please anyone who attends your potluck. To make it even easier, I’ve broken it down into steps that make prep and transport a breeze.

[bc_video video_id="6284350789001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] It’s the first-holiday party we’ve been able to host and enjoy in 2 years. Many of us are excited to entertain friends and family once again, but we want to do it as simply as possible so that we can spend our time making memories. I’m going to show you how to host an unforgettable and unique smart home party with help from these smart gadgets! First, let’s plan ahead for the groups of people that are about to flow through your front door. A smart lock can keep you from running back and forth to answer the door or entrusting someone else to do it. Set up a temporary security code and share it with guests ahead of time or simply grant access from your app when they arrive. Alfred Smart Lock is "Your Butler Meets Bouncer" Alfred is a tough motorized deadbolt and comes in black, chrome, and gold. is also a keyed-entry lock. One-touch-entry: With Bluetooth connectivity, Alfred unlocks with a single-touch when your phone is nearby. Connectivity: Control Alfred remotely with the Alfred App. Know who enters, and when. Program 20 unique, single-use, or timed pin codes. Intelligent Cocktail Creation: Although I love to mix up craft cocktails when we’re entertaining, if I’m also cooking, it’s simply not feasible to be the chef and bartender all evening. I find what works best is to have a welcome cocktail ready for each guest when they arrive, then switch to wine with dinner. For all cocktails, how about we let the Bartesian Premium Cocktail and Margarita Machine do the work? Create endless craft cocktails in the comfort of home — no need to measure or pour. Just insert a cocktail capsule into your Bartesian drink mixer machine, select your preferred strength and press mix. The system draws the spirit from the appropriate reservoir and mixes your cocktail in seconds. Nostalgia Indoor Electric Stainless Steel Smores Maker Make it a party! Make any event worth celebrating; easily set up a Smores station during parties and gatherings. Outdoor fun brought indoors: bring smores fun indoors and roast marshmallows to perfection over the tabletop electric flameless heater. Electric Flameless heater: Forget the hassle of cutting wood and open flames, this unit is built with safety in mind; the electric flameless heater requires nothing but an electrical outlet to start making perfect golden brown smears. Ninja Creami In the mood for a cold treat? This gadget turns almost anything into ice cream, sorbet, milkshakes, and more. Create completely customizable treats. With the Ninja CREAMi, you can have total control of your ingredients for low sugar, keto, dairy-free, and vegan options. From sweet to savoury and healthy to indulgent, there's a CREAMi treat for everyone. Create flavours and mix-in combinations that you can’t find in the store. (7) one-touch programs allow for the perfect combination of speed, pressure, and time to completely shave through your frozen pint. Choose between Ice Cream, Sorbet, Gelato, Milkshake, Smoothie Bowl, Lite Ice Cream, and Mix-in. Fujifilm Instax Mini Link Smartphone Printer Now hopefully your guests are taking lots of selfies and group photos. Give them an opportunity to get these pics off the phone, print them and take home a memory of this party with this printer! You can edit, customize, and print from your smartphone/tablet using Bluetooth technology. Party Print feature to create one photo with friends and family by connecting up to 5 smartphones. The Video Print feature allows video scrolling within the app to select the best frame in the video to print. Singtrix Party Bundle - Home Karaoke System This karaoke system makes bad singers sound good, good singers sound amazing! Designed to feel like a concert performance sound like a recording studio with over 300 effects. Covers every genre and generation of music. Offers 3 levels of enhancement from beginner to pro. Designed to make a chorus or bridge sound larger than life! Works with the thousands of FREE YouTube karaoke and lyric videos, mp3 music, and apps from your smartphone, tablet or computer. All of our product suggestions are independently researched and sourced by Cityline. However, if you purchase something through cityline.tv, we may earn commission. Thanks for visiting us!

The Holidays are just around the corner, so the countdown for finding the perfect gifts has begun! In this gift guide, you'll find the extra flare and dazzle to gift to the DIY enthusiast in your life. 1. For the Inner Child  Colouring books have been proven to ease anxiety and improve mental health. This colouring book is awesome because it comes with plenty of animals to draw and has drink recipes to try at home! [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="159"] Drinking Animals Coloring Book[/caption]

This lip balm-making kit is the perfect DIY project and ideal for the cold, winter season.

Lip Balm Making Kit

This bath bomb kit makes 8 bath bombs and has great smelling organic ingredients.

[caption id="attachment_246965" align="aligncenter" width="275"] Bath Bomb Kit[/caption] Who doesn't love candles? This DIY candle kit allows you to create your own scented candles which can even make create individual gifts for the holidays. [caption id="attachment_246964" align="aligncenter" width="275"] Soy Candle Making Kit[/caption] 2. For the Foodie This hot sauce DIY kit will have your taste buds blazing and your food tasting amazing. It's perfect for the DIY enthusiast that loves spices and cooking!

Hot Sauce DIY Kit

Drinks, anyone? This Margarita Mixer kit will spice up your drinks!

Margarita Mixer

Curious about how to make wine? This Wineology kit is perfect for crafting red wine from scratch!

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="160"] Wineology All-in-One Red Wine Making Kit[/caption]

3. For the nature lover 

Beeswax food wraps have become loved by many as a way to reduce plastic and waste. This DIY beeswax food wraps kit allows you to create four wraps in two different sizes using two fun prints. [caption id="attachment_246962" align="aligncenter" width="245"] DIY Beeswax Food Wraps[/caption] A herb garden is a great way for nature lovers to grow specialty herbs in the winter if they don't have a greenhouse. This Smart Garden can grow up to 9 different plants and comes with everything they need to start growing! [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="190"] Indoor Herb Garden Kit With Grow Light[/caption] On the topic of indoor gardens, if they love tea this indoor growing set to grow tea herbs will be perfect! It comes with a complete set including four packets of seeds and instructions on how to turn the herbs into tea. Such a great unique gift idea! [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="205"] Indoor Growing Set to Grow Tea Herbs at Home[/caption] 4. For the craft master We love aesthetic art and this DIY string art kit is easy to do and will brighten up any space. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="201"] Studio DIY String Art Kit[/caption] For a sentimental DIY gift this DIY family wood plaque is perfect for remembering important dates and birthdays.   [caption id="attachment_246966" align="aligncenter" width="260"] Family Wood Plaque Wall Hanging Calendar[/caption] This bracelet box kit is such a good gift idea for jewelry lovers allowing them to create their own bracelets and express their creativity. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="160"] Bracelet Box Kit[/caption] For couples, this DIY hand casting kit is a cute DIY to do together, or it can be used to be made into a hand to hold rings and bracelets. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="160"] Hand Casting DIY Kit[/caption] Another fun DIY is a scrapbook photo album kit that allows you to create your own personalized scrapbook! [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="220"] DIY Scrapbooking Photo Album[/caption]   All of our product suggestions are independently researched and sourced by Cityline. However, if you purchase something through cityline.tv, we may earn commission. Thanks for visiting us!