Sparkling sequins and modern metallic accents are perfect decorative complements to the celebratory spirit of the holiday season. After all, what festive tablescape wouldn't benefit from a few trendy, twinkling touches? From adding glimmering placemats to your cocktail station to incorporating golden glasses, add a dash of panache to your decor this year by leaning into glitter. Read on to discover simple tips for sprucing up your space this season with chic, gilded accents.

Make a Statement With Sparkling Placemats

Set the stage for a merry and bright seasonal soiree by including eye-catching metallic accents at each seat. A set of sparkling placemats, like the Kim Seybert multicolored sequin placemats, which are available in the Must Have x Neiman Marcus box [1], will give your party an extra splash of holiday fun. Polish off the look with gold cutlery, pretty party poppers, and millennial pink napkins!

Create a Chic, Shimmering Cocktail Station

Whether you plan to pop the bubbly or serve up classic cosmopolitans, arranging a refined, self-serve bar is an excellent way to enliven the party. Offer guests drink glasses adorned with silver pom-pom stirrers, add an array of golden bartending tools to the set for easy access, and place a statement cocktail shaker, like the W&P Pineapple Cocktail Shaker from the Must Have x Neiman Marcus box [2], front and center to facilitate mixology experimentation. The cocktail shaker is available in both silver and gold. Place the whole display on a sparkling mat for beautiful Instagram snaps that will score all of the "likes."

Suggest a "Haute Hardware" Dress Code

Encourage guests to break out their boldest metallic jewelry for a truly themed party. The holiday season is a great excuse for sporting those statement accessories rarely worn otherwise, and there's no better time for displaying favorite gems — real or costume.

Complete the Look With Brilliant Finishing Flourishes

Spread the metallic theme throughout your entire celebration with understated burnished accents. A set of gold and white candlesticks add a midcentury-modern vibe, while aromatic plants make for a fragrant centerpiece.