celebrate: 2012 london olympics closing ceremony party decor

planning your closing ceremonies party:

Here are some ideas and inspiration for a 2012 London Olympics Closing Ceremonies party, no matter what style of gathering you're hosting!  This week I'll feature decorating and menu inspiration for a potluck party inspired by the Olympic rings, a British party inspired by the Union Jack, a casual dinner party inspired by the 2012 Victory Bouquet, a Brazilian party inspired by the tropics, and a cocktail party inspired by gold, silver, and bronze medals.

POTLUCK.

Tower Bridge via the Daily Mail

If you're having a simple potluck or barbecue get-together, keep decorations simple, too, with streamers and balloons in the colors of the Olympic rings.  Mini international flags from a party store are also a fun, easy decorating touch.

I absolutely adore this party table from Savannah Smiled - check out her champagne flutes with "Olympic Rings" in the bottom!

SERVE:  

• Olympic Rings Pizza from Taste of Home - add black olives, green peppers, and pineapple for colored rings!
• International Appetizers from SheKnows

LONDON CALLING.

Irish equestrian Billy Tomey photographed by Mike Hutchings via Yahoo! News

If you didn't go totally British for an Opening Ceremonies celebration, the Closing Ceremonies are still a fine time to do so.  I'm thinking lots of red, white, and blue; large cardboard double-decker buses, Big Ben, and red telephone boxes with holes cut out for photo ops, a Union Jack tablecloth (attach ribbons to a white sheet with an iron and fusible webbing!), and plastic crowns and bowler hats for your guests. 

Katom Restaurant Supply

World Market has some really cute UK-inspired items right now, as well as a good selection of popular British foods.  

World Market

Serve:  

• Jamie Oliver's Fish and Chips!
• Union Jack Fruit Pizza from Betty Crocker
• Tea Bag Cookies from The Mixer
• The international aisle of most nicer grocery stores will stock popular UK treats like Hob Nobs biscuits, Jaffa cakes, and Cadbury chocolate.

Come back later today for a Brazilian avocado-coconut milkshake recipe, and visit again tomorrow for dinner party, cocktail party, and Brazilian-inspired ideas!

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Happy Party Planning!