Get your home guest-ready for the holidays, but this year?? Dinner party prep is on us! From recipe ideas to curated table setting essentials, we’re planning your dinner party step-by-step.

Today on #allsortsof, our team of stylists share their tried and true tips for styling a beautiful holiday table. Plus, we’ve curated some of our favorite festive recipes and holiday tunes. Read on to follow along! x

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Make a Merry Menu

Whether you’re keeping it laid-back with a few appetizers or going all out with a four course meal, we’ve got some hearty ideas! From tea-based mocktails to celebratory cocktails, raise a cheers to simple and delicious recipes. Welcome guests with a snack — perhaps some burrata or latkes? Once everyone is settled in, it’s time for the main! We’re making braised short ribs, tian, and radicchio salad…YUM! But we hoped you saved some room for dessert, because this passionfruit pavlova and apple pie latte are total show-stoppers.

Set a Thoughtful Table

Now that the menu is set, it’s time to dress the table. This year, we kept things simple — patterned table linens, fresh pine garland, and glowing taper candles. Layered with intricate dinnerware and classic stemware, it all comes together to create an elegantly effortless tablescape that that impresses guests while still letting the meal take center stage.

Pick your Playlist

In our humble opinion, nothing is complete without some background music –⁠ whether that be Christmas jazz or soft Indie, we’ve curated our personal holiday picks for you here! End the night sipping on a night cap and getting into the spirit with your loved ones.