It's just my opinion, but I think its the little things that really make a difference.  For instance, last night we had a small dinner party.  I put a small arrangement (6 blooms in a julep cup) of fresh flowers (from the grocery store) in the bathroom, right next to a little votive candle.  Did I need to?  Nope.  It's just a bathroom, and most people spend less than 2 minutes in there.  But you know what?  At least 4 people told me how nice it was.  I also decided to actually light some of the candles around the rest of the house and leave a few lights off.  Voila!  Somehow my house instantly changed into a very warm and inviting place to sit down, relax and enjoy some great food with people I love being with.
Oh, and at my dinner parties, we always have entertainment.  Last night we did a little Karaoke.  It was hilarious to say the least.  I am beyond tone deaf.  However, that does not stop me from taking the mic and belting out Love Shack and Hey Jude.  If you want to have a karaoke night too, check out Lead Singer, its pretty cool.
