Amazon's Holiday Table Decor Is Great for Last-Minute Party Planning

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'Tis the season for cozy dinners, fancy Christmas parties, and, inevitably, shindigs that sound like a good idea in theory until it's time to assemble everything. Enter: Amazon—or more specifically, Prime—which offers tons of holiday party table decor essentials that'll get to you quickly for last-minute get-togethers (thank you, speedy shipping).

Pro tip: A cobbled-together affair doesn't have to look like an afterthought. Skip the traditional color palette in favor of unexpected hues like persimmon and sage green, and focus on elevated materials like linen or jewel-toned glass (one of the season's biggest trends) to create a tablescape that looks like it was weeks in the making. The fact that it isn't can be our little secret.

Miniature Pine Trees

The unspoken truth of this time of year: You can never have too many trees. Line these blue and green bottle brush ones down the middle of your table for a tonal alternative to a garland.

Foil Runner Roll

Squeeze in a bit more glitz with this metallic netted runner. Whether layered over a tablecloth or used by itself, it's a genius way to give your tablescape some depth.

Christmas Candle Rings

Scattered down a dining table with simple pillar candles or tea lights, these miniature artificial wreaths make for a focal point you won't have to worry about shedding.

Napkin Ring Holders

Kick your textiles up a notch by decking them out with these cute ribbon-style holders. This pack of 12 comes with both silver and gold, so you can mix metals or stick with one tone for a smaller gathering.

Glass Candlestick Holders

Instead of tea lights, go sculptural with your candles and pick up this trio of glass holders. The different styles will make your table feel more layered; plus, the eclectic look is always more interesting than something perfectly symmetrical.

Linen Cocktail Napkins

These hemstitched napkins come in a set of six, each of which features a drawing. This packet is Christmas-themed (though there are 16 other designs to choose from), including everything from a stocking to a cup of cocoa.

Woven Coasters

Give your guests somewhere stylish to rest their coupes and assorted glassware with these fun little pom-pom coasters.

Beeswax Taper Candles

Persimmon tapers beat out any other kind of mood lighting, always. Pop them in simple brass candlesticks and line your table with them for an easy centerpiece. If you want to go the extra mile, weave in some dried eucalyptus for a natural touch.

Place Cards

For more formal affairs that require a seating chart, these little place cards will come in handy. Personalize each one by adding a little note to your guest on the inside.

Peppermint Platter

If you need somewhere to stash candy or nuts (or you just love any excuse to pick up a new vessel), you can't go wrong with these glass ones.

Holiday Dinner Plate

Each of these dishes features an intricate holly border and is even dishwasher-safe for easy post-party cleaning.

Christmas Table Runner

Serve up your dishes buffet-style with a minimalist runner that's all the decor you need. This plaid design won't overpower the feast.

Christmas Crackers

It's time to bring this borrowed-from-the-Brits tradition stateside: Inside each rose gold cracker you'll find a hat, a written joke, and a tiny gift, all of which make for memorable party favors. Place one at each guest's setting so they're ready to go.

Mini Arrangements

Place one of these burlap-wrapped arrangements at each seat to add visual interest to stacked plates—just in case making swan napkins is not your forte.

Woven Placemats

Skip the tablecloth this year in favor of tasseled placemats that add all the style and none of the bulk.

Artificial Greenery Spray

For the black thumb, forgo the trip to your local florist and pick up this faux arrangement instead. You can mix and match the wintry stems to make several smaller bouquets or one large one, depending on your seating arrangements.

Linen Napkins

Take inspiration from candy canes with these burgundy-and-white striped napkins. Even if all your dishes are white, they're the only bit of pattern you need to make a splash.

Rust Velvet Ribbon

One item, endless ways to use it: As a tie for flatware, as a makeshift napkin ring, as a way to dress up simple white pillar candles, this crimson velvet ribbon is the ultimate elegant accent.

Cocktail Picks

Use these to spear mini sausages or to stir cocktails. Either way, these festive bamboo picks are sure to be a hit.

Leaf Bud Vase

If large, elaborate botanicals aren't your thing, pare down your centerpiece with a few sprigs of something like eucalyptus or baby's breath, tucked away in this hand-painted stoneware vase.

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