Holiday Decoration Ideas to Help You Set Your Tables and Deck Your Halls

Even for the most experienced host and hostess, December doubles as the Olympics of the night. Holiday decorating ideas need to be thought out carefully, table sets need to be cohesive, dress codes need to be connected, and holiday flavors need to be perfect. Participating in these practices is just part of what makes the season so festive.

While there are many golden standards and rules for hosting (such as paying attention to your seating plans and personally welcoming each of your guests), the way a host chooses to decorate isn’t strict. Some keep holiday traditions alive with classic Baccarat Crystal décor items and heirloom crockery that will stay forever in style. Others choose to have more fun with more whimsical accessories and fun tables. Some express their eternal love for the holiday spirit through plates of Christmas-themed dishes.

Regardless of whether you set your sights on a big party rivaling the black and white Truman Capote ball or opt for something more intimate, the party-creating possibilities that leave dazzled attendees and non-attenders hoping for next year’s invite are endless.

Below, shop holiday decorating ideas that will ensure your celebration is unforgettable.

luxury classics

Harcourt 1841 Glass Reels

Hermès Bleus d’Ailleurs dinner plate

Juliska Country Estate Delft napkin

Antique Pair of Twisted Copper Lucite Candelabra

Kim Seibert Botanica Tablecloth

Cabana Jabri • Gstaad Golden Crust Salt Cellar with Spoon

max host

Villeroy & Boch Audun Ferme Teapot

Kim Seybert Laurel Charger Gold and Silver, Set of 4

House of Hackney Saber Midnight Large Velvet Pillow

Pair of Ormolu Candlesticks with a Turkuin Marble Base

Vitry Bohemian Linen Red and Gold Tree Set of 4 Napkins

Kim Seybert Charm Napkin Ring

Imperial porcelain caviar plate made of pure cobalt

cheerful joy

Hand-painted monochrome myset candles

Les Ottomans Set Of Four Ikat Print Wine Glasses

La DoubleJ Set Of Six Transylvania Porcelain Plate

Junia project. tiger candle

Version 94 x Darn Meadow Tablecloth

Liloo Crate and Barrel Arrangement Marble Vase

Moda Domus Ceramic Pitcher Clove

In the spirit of the holiday

Les Ottomans Handmade Porcelain Christmas Tree

Lenox Holiday Dinner Plates, Set of 6

West Elm Modern Copper Candelabra (Set of 9)

Williams-Sonoma The House of Scalamandré Cups, Set of 4

West Elm Craft and Glitter Garland

Villeroy & Boch Bellisimo cake stand

Hermès Balcon du Guadalquivir tea cup and saucer

modern and artistic

Villeroy & Boch Purismo Red Wine Bowl

Reflections Copenhagen Dallas Double Layer Crystal Cake Stand

Ladorada Triple Century Veneer Candlestick Holder

West Elm Graf Lantz felt mattress set

West Elm Kerclay Speckled Napkin Rings

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