Home for the Holidays Cocktail Party

The Holidays present a wonderful opportunity to gather with friends and family from out of town. Reconnect with a trendy and sophisticated cocktail party in shades of sleek black, silver and red.

• Serve a variety of appetizers and finger foods -- Saks Fifth Avenue

• Invite friends with this fun silhouette invitation -- FineStationery.com

• Hang silver ornaments around the room for a festive atmosphere -- Replacements.com

• Stack these sleek black plates and red cocktail napkins near the appetizers -- Neiman Marcus

• Serve a signature drink like this delicious Merry Berry cocktail -- Yum Sugar

• Have this box of table topics on hand to prevent any lulls in the conversation -- Amazon.com

• Serve a variety of festive wines -- Epicurious.com