10 ways to wow and put the shimmer into end-of-year soirées


Hostess with the mostest… party season is the time to make an impact, but it’s not all about dressing in satin and sequins… to sparkle in style, your interior space needs to stand out too.
Whether it’s glamour meets sophistication with standout pieces worthy of a stage set and touch of theatre, or entertaining essentials with the look of luxe, these fab finds will make it an evening to remember…


Disco diva décor is all the rage and these mirrored balls celebrate one of the best decades for dance music… and Studio 54 glamour.


An easy update, it only takes five dinner candles to create an inviting scheme with these elegant townhouses to maximise a mantlepiece with light.


If you’re in the mood to self-gift, or after a timeless piece to style up a forgotten corner and put a collectible curio in the spotlight, this glass-topped, gold-effect table will never lose its allure.


Looking to luxe up your tablescape? These plush placemats will make everything look lavish.


A glamorous garland can be a game-changer, especially one clad with silver and gold glitter stars, silver moon, sapphire blue fans and New Year wishes.


Top of our wish list is a beauteous bar cart, especially if you weren’t gifted one this Christmas. A workhorse in the world of interiors, not only will it display your shiny stemware, favourite bottle of gin and cocktail paraphernalia, it doubles up as display unit for anything shiny and new.


The focus of attention, an illuminated stag’s head makes a stylish statement, even more so with playful touches such as a New Year costume mask or feather boa. For some extra dazzle, hang an orb light encased in warm white LEDs and couple of stars for a showy display.


A glitzy pairing to mirror your mounted stag head – and signal a cheeky cocktail.


Ambient lighting is a must when you’re party prepping, and this striking peacock lamp with an antique gold effect base fits the bill perfectly.
Part of the charm of a quirky cushion is that it’s a conversation starter, especially when you proffer the first flute of champagne.