For even the most seasoned host and hostess, the month of December doubles as the soirée Olympics. Holiday decoration ideas must be carefully thought of, table sets must be cohesive, dress codes must be communicated, and holiday treats must be flavored to perfection. Partaking in these practices is just part of what makes the season so festive.
While there are many gold standards and rules of hosting (such as being attentive to your seating charts and personally greeting each of your guests), how a host chooses to decorate isn’t as rigid. Some keep the holiday tradition alive with classic decor items of Baccarat Crystal and heirloom china that will forever remain in style. Others choose to have a little more fun with quirkier accessories and playful tablescapes. And some express their undying love for the holiday spirit through Christmas-themed dishware.
No matter if you have your sights on a grand party that rivals Truman Capote’s Black and White Ball or will opt for something a tad more intimate, the possibilities of creating the party that leaves attendees dazzled and non-attendees hoping for next year’s invite are endless.
Below, shop holiday decoration ideas that will guarantee your celebration is a memorable one.
Classically Opulent
Baccarat Harcourt 1841 glass
Hermès Bleus d
Ailleurs dinner plate
Juliska Country Estate Delft napkin
Vintage pair of brass and twisted Lucite candlesticks
Kim Seybert botanica placemat
Cabana Gapri • Gstaad gold shell salt cellar with spoon
The Maximal Host
Villeroy
Boch Audun Ferme teapot
Kim Seybert Laurel charger in gold
silver, set of 4
House of Hackney Saber midnight large velvet pillow
Pair of candlesticks in ormolu with turquin marble base
Vietri Bohemian linens red and gold tree set of 4 napkins
Kim Seybert bauble napkin ring
Imperial Porcelain cobalt net caviar dish
A Playful Delight
Misette monochrome cream vine hand-painted twist candles
Les Ottomans set of four Ikat-print wine glasses
La DoubleJ set of six Transylvania porcelain dessert plates
GuniaProject. tiger candle
The Edition 94 x Darn Meadow tablecloth
Crate
Barrel Liloo marble vase faux arrangement
Moda Domus carnation porcelain jug
Holiday Spirit Reigns
Les Ottomans handcrafted ceramic christmas tree
Lenox holiday dinner plates, set of 6
West Elm modern brass candleholders (set of 9)
Williams Sonoma the House of Scalamandré goblets, set of 4
West Elm Kraft
Glitter garland
Villeroy
Boch Bellisimo cake stand
Hermès Balcon du Guadalquivir tea cup
saucer
Modern and Artsy
Villeroy
Boch Purismo red wine decanter
Reflections Copenhagen Dallas double-layer crystal cake stand
Ladorada horn veneer candleholder trio
West Elm Graf Lantz felt placemat set
West Elm Keraclay speckled napkin rings
The Many Faces of Red rug inspired by Josef Albers
