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Holiday Hosting Essentials

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Want to be the hostess with the mostess this year? From your outfit to the table top, we’ve got everything you need to achieve that this holiday season. We know everyone has their own personal style preference when it comes to Christmas decorating & dressing. Here are a few different mood boards of hosting essentials we have made for you to match your unique aesthetic. Which one are you?


Classic Christmas

No matter your vibe, I think everyone has love for a good ole classic Christmas. With lots of red & green, wreaths and garland for days, and all the traditional decor that just makes it feel like Christmas time, you can truly never go wrong with decorating this style of Christmas. Here at Emily McCarthy we have a great reputation for our amazing Christmas decor and of course, our Holiday collection to match perfectly. For the classic Christmas aesthetic, I chose the Del Mar dress in Cranberry to be the hosting dress of the season. This is such a true bright red and everyone will know who the woman of the house is! As far as decor and tabletop essentials, I threw in some tartan, wreath inspired tableware, and all the Santa Clause goodies!!

Dress - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/del-mar-dress-cranberry?_pos=1&_sid=f52140c9d&_ss=r

Necklace - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/magic-tennis-chain-necklace?_pos=2&_psq=magic+tennis&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Table Runner - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/green-red-stripe-awning-table-runner?_pos=9&_sid=82e1a6653&_ss=r

Dinner Plate - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/shatterproof-dinner-cookie-plate-christmas-boxwood?_pos=22&_sid=e23cf1e67&_ss=r

Placemat - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/die-cut-santa-placemats?_pos=5&_sid=e31457eb8&_ss=r 

Punch Bowl - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/red-santa-punch-bowl-w-ladle?_pos=1&_sid=76f2aa697&_ss=r

Cocktail Napkins - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/merry-christmas-tartan-guest-towel?_pos=6&_sid=08d750c47&_ss=r

Frosted Cups - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/holiday-laurel-16-oz-frosted-cups?_pos=8&_sid=c59308f1d&_ss=r

Pepper Jelly Ramekin - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/red-pepper-jelly-tree-ramekin?_pos=2&_psq=red+pepper+jelly&_ss=e&_v=1.0

 

Glitz and Glamorous Christmas

We all know someone that loves to go over the top with all the sequins and flashy decor they can get their hands on. Luckily, us girls at Emily McCarthy are those someones. Our green sequin cheetah print is for all the hostesses who literally love to do the mostest. Our Bradshaw Blazer with the matching jogger is the strongest look to have everyone turning heads and easily be the best dressed. We have much to choose from in the Christmas Shoppe to fit this aesthetic, including all the luxe leopard items, glitter ornaments, bottle brush trees, and the list goes on!

Blazer - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/bradshaw-blazer-green-sequin-cheetah?_pos=3&_psq=green+sequin&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Jogger - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/downtown-jogger-green-sequin-cheetah?_pos=2&_sid=82c4a2e7a&_ss=r

Earrings - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/greta-earrings?_pos=1&_psq=greta&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Ornaments - https://emilymccarthy.com/search?q=ornament&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

Crackers - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/champange-bottle-cone-celebration-cracker?_pos=2&_psq=cracker&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Ice Bucket - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/ice-bucket-white-and-gold-drum?_pos=12&_sid=99a0a7fe5&_ss=r

Bottle Brush Trees - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/39-gold-bottle-brush-trees?_pos=1&_sid=007cc3f15&_ss=r

Wine Bag - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/leopard-embroidered-wine-bag?_pos=2&_psq=wine+bag&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Cocktail Napkins - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/wild-christmas-ivory-boxed-cocktail-napkins?_pos=22&_sid=0021cb879&_ss=r

Pink Christmas

Pink is the new white! For the fun and fabulous host, we have all the pink inspired Christmas decor to fill the whole dining room! From our previous Holiday collection and a personal favorite, the fuschia Party Top and Party Short is the perfect party set!! I love to incorporate feathers into holiday looks for an extra touch of glam and added flair. From our pink Glitterville nutcrackers, to our great selection of dazzling ornaments, this is going to be the most fabulous holiday party yet!

Party Set - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/party-top-fuschia?_pos=6&_sid=0ad4361df&_ss=r

Ornaments - https://emilymccarthy.com/search?q=ornament&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

Nutcracker - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/major-macaron-tabletop?_pos=69&_sid=d5f23eee0&_ss=r

Kitchen Towel - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/kitchen-towel-making-spirits-bright-handpainted-holiday-cocktails?_pos=1&_psq=making+spirits&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Vintage Tree - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/vintage-lighted-pink-tree?_pos=3&_psq=vintage+tree&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Santa Mug - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/pink-santa-mugs?_pos=2&_psq=santa+mug&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Napkins - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/noella-napkins?_pos=3&_psq=furbish+nap&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Plates - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/paper-plates-falala?_pos=1&_psq=falal&_ss=e&_v=1.0


Vintage Christmas

Keeping things traditional, yet timeless and unique, a vintage Christmas is probably my personal favorite style. I love how the vintage Christmas aesthetic is basically classic, yet adds a personal and unique touch with antique and rustic inspired qualities. I chose the black Rowan Dress for this hostess due to its timeless and elegant look. Along with holiday Furbish pillows, vintage lighted trees, and all the tableware options, hosting this vintage inspired Christmas party will be a breeze. 

Dress - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/rowan-dress-black?_pos=1&_psq=rowan&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Earrings - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/little-bow-gold-earrings?_pos=1&_psq=bow+earring&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Ornaments - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/nutcracker-assorted-christmas-ornaments?_pos=1&_sid=ca8c3b8a1&_ss=r

Pillow - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/very-merry-needlepoint-pillow?_pos=25&_sid=f90970807&_ss=r

Lowball Glasses - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/retro-stars-double-old-fashioned-glass

Kitchen Towels - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/set-of-2-kitchen-towel-set-red?_pos=9&_sid=cf2019b5e&_ss=r

Vintage Tree - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/vintage-lighted-green-tree?_pos=2&_psq=vintage+tree&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Santa Plate - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/shatterproof-appetizer-plate-vintage-santa?_pos=1&_sid=48c551c00&_ss=r

Placemat - https://emilymccarthy.com/products/die-cut-bow-placemats?_pos=1&_psq=placemat+bow&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Don’t see your style? There’s more where that came from. Shop our Christmas shoppe online or if you’re local to Savannah, come by for an instant serotonin boost!!! We have a little something for everyone, and would love to be your go-to for any hosting essentials you may need this holiday season!