So it’s your turn – is it? For that family, or friends get-together in your humble home. But after agreeing you realize – oh s**** the kitchen, and you either wish you could re-route the party to someone else’s home or find ways to spruce it up just in time for that amazing party you plan to throw.

Here are some suggestions I found to be simply gorgeous and pretty lasting:

First rule – de-clutter

Upgrade your light fixtures

No artwork on the fridge please or that note to remind you of a doctor’s appointment

Flowers are a nice touch or lush plants

New door handles are a great addition

Funky signs or art

Copper pieces here and there

An outstanding backspash

And here’s the bonus to this article – how to throw a dinner party like the French – might be the best idea yet. Especially for this girl who is all things French at heart: