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

$290

BLOOMINGDALE’S

Hermès Bleus d’Ailleurs dinner plate

$170

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Juliska Country Estate Delft napkin

$18

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Vintage pair of brass and twisted Lucite candlesticks

$2,825

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Kim Seybert botanica placemat

$140

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Aureta X Marky’s caviar

$350

MARKY’S

Cabana Gapri • Gstaad gold shell salt cellar with spoon

$215

MODA OPERANDI

The Maximal Host

Villeroy & Boch Audun Ferme teapot

$274$206(25% off)

BLOOMINGDALE’S

Kim Seybert Laurel charger in gold & silver, set of 4

$636

KIM SEYBERT

House of Hackney Saber midnight large velvet pillow

$295

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Pair of candlesticks in ormolu with turquin marble base

$3,217

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Vietri Bohemian linens red and gold tree set of 4 napkins

$34

NORDSTROM

Kim Seybert bauble napkin ring

$30

NEIMAN MARCUS

Imperial Porcelain cobalt net caviar dish

$150

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A Playful Delight

Misette monochrome cream vine hand-painted twist candles

$55

MISETTE

Les Ottomans set of four Ikat-print wine glasses

$113

MATCHESFASHION.COM

La DoubleJ set of six Transylvania porcelain dessert plates

$340

MATCHESFASHION.COM

GuniaProject. tiger candle

$62

GUNIAPROJECT.

The Edition 94 x Darn Meadow tablecloth

$372

MODA OPERANDI

Crate & Barrel Liloo marble vase faux arrangement

$90

CRATE & BARREL

Moda Domus carnation porcelain jug

$120

MODA OPERANDI

Holiday Spirit Reigns

Les Ottomans handcrafted ceramic christmas tree

$130

MODA OPERANDI

Lenox holiday dinner plates, set of 6

$300$210(30% off)

BLOOMINGDALE’S

West Elm modern brass candleholders (set of 9)

$280

WEST ELM

Williams Sonoma the House of Scalamandré goblets, set of 4

$130

WILLIAMS & SONOMA

West Elm Kraft & Glitter garland

$70$21(70% off)

WEST ELM

Villeroy & Boch Bellisimo cake stand

$80

BLOOMINGDALE’S

Hermès Balcon du Guadalquivir tea cup & saucer

$195

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Modern and Artsy

Villeroy & Boch Purismo red wine decanter

$100$67(33% off)

BLOOMINGDALE’S

Reflections Copenhagen Dallas double-layer crystal cake stand

$684

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Ladorada horn veneer candleholder trio

$390

NEIMAN MARCUS

West Elm Graf Lantz felt placemat set

$128

WEST ELM

West Elm Keraclay speckled napkin rings

$42

WEST ELM

CB2 Surrey cement trees

$100$30(70% off)

CB2

The Many Faces of Red rug inspired by Josef Albers

$1,400

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